Neil Doak: Ulster must shuffle deck ahead of Oyonnax

Ruan Pienaar and Paddy Jackson not expected to start after heavy December schedule

Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher plane

Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching

Gerry Thornley: European woes raise stakes for latest Munster-Leinster clash

In-form Ulster left to carry the torch in Europe as previous big guns struggle

Ulster hope to reach new highs in the Alps against Oyonnax

Ulster travel to the Alps to play French side Oyonnax in their first round European match

Kiss: Ulster need tweaks to improve show on the road

Province’s new director of rugby wants form at Ravenhill to traslate into away success

Ireland players return as Munster prepare for Ulster visit

Anthony Foley names Simon Zebo in team and Donnacha Ryan on bench

Simon Zebo starts Munster’s Pro 12 clash with Ulster

Darren Cave and Paddy Jackson start for Ulster as Neil Doak makes four changes

Ireland’s Tommy Bowe to miss Six Nations

Ulster winger facing six months out after injury sustained during Argentina defeat

Darren Cave and Paddy Jackson return for Ulster

World Cup duo named on bench for visit of Cardiff Blues

Jared Payne facing eight weeks out after surgery on foot

Centre likely to miss Ulster’s Champions Cup fixtures against Oyonnax and Saracens

Andrew Trimble set to become Ulster’s most-capped player

Paddy Wallace’s record to fall when province take on Treviso in Pro 12

Ulster coach Neil Doak concedes setpieces need work

Ulster’s scrum coughed up far too many penalties in their 28-6 bonus point thumping of the Ospreys

Twickenham the focus for Ireland’s specialist centre Darren Cave

Ulsterman admits pursuit of a place in Joe Schmidt’s World Cup squad consumed him

Andrew Trimble on course to play in Ospreys clash

Player set to make first competitive outing for Ulster since October’s season-ending injury

Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble touch down in Ulster defeat

Coach Neil Doak blames lack of execution for pre-season defeat at Goldenacre

Dominic Ryan to captain Leinster against Ulster

New head coach Leo Cullen picks an extended 33-man squad for Ulster friendly

Close call but Ulster can salvage season

Everything will need to click for Neil Doak’s side to reach final at Glasgow’s expense

Ulster make 11 changes for Glasgow rematch

Rob Herring was cleared of illegal stamping by a Pro12 disciplinary committee

Pass master Townsend homes in on Pro12 glory for Glasgow Warriors

Coach hopes energy from Scotstoun crowd can spur victory over Ulster

Exciting Guinness Pro12 campaign goes down to the wire

Munster and Ulster looking for home semi-final, Connacht a place in Champions Cup

Ulster keep their powder dry with eye on semi-finals

Neil Doak rests some key players ahead of play-off push

Neil Doak makes 12 changes for Ulster clash at Glasgow

Sam Arnold makes first start with Iain Henderson among start-studded bench

Henderson ban could include first World Cup warm-up match

Home semi-final for Ulster in Pro 12 still possible if results elsewhere go their way

Glasgow announce 10,000 sell-out for Ulster clash

Scottish side will enjoy their biggest home crowd for a regular season game

Iain Henderson faces anxious wait on fate after contentious red card

Ulster player likely to face disciplinary hearing in the next couple of days

Ulster v Munster preview: Ravenhill roar can inspire home side to victory

Home semi-final the likely reward for winners of pivotal Pro12 clash

Ulster have underachieved – it’s time they stepped up to plate

Ravenhill always reminded me of Thomond with home side feeding off energy in stands

Tbilisi Cup offers fringe Ireland players chance to impress Joe Schmidt

Ireland coach Nigel Carolan announces 28-man squad for IRB Under-20 World Championship in Italy next month

Connacht still in race for Champions Cup after bonus-point loss to Ulster

Ulster keep title hopes alive as Bowe scores two tries in clinical display

Ulster hold firm in the wind to see off Connacht

Tommy Bowe scores twice as Pat Lam’s men left to rue scoreless first half at a blustery Sportsground

Ireland trio return for Ulster for Connacht clash

Best, Bowe and Payne back for Neil Doak’s side while Bundee Aki partners Henshaw

Peter Stringer set to play part against Leinster in Champions Cup

Former Ireland scrumhalf will be involved at Aviva, says Bath coach

‘Wearing the Ulster jersey means a great deal to him’ - Chris Henry returns

His surgeon has this week cleared him for ‘full participation’ in Friday evening’s game

Ulster’s Craig Gilroy looking to continue his try-scoring form

Wing has scored five in last four matches and wants to extend run against Cardiff Blues

Ulster complete miserable weekend for Irish provinces

Loss to Newport Gwent Dragons is fourth to Welsh opposition in past three days

Former Waratahs defence coach Joe Barakat joins Ulster as Jonny Bell departs

Former Ireland centre to join Gloucester coaching staff from next season

Ulster left to count cost of bruising day after mauling by champions Toulon

Jackson, Ludik and Oldham join long injury list at Kingspan Stadium

Seven changes for Ulster for tricky Toulon trip

Neil Doak gives Darren Cave his 150th Ulster start while Jared Payne starts at fullback

Ulster hold on to overcome Treviso in Italy

Paddy Jackson stood out as Ulster impressed in opening half before almost slipping up

Jamie Heaslip set to return for European Cup clash against Castres

Leo Cullen blames physicality of modern game Leinster’s injury crisis

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