Ulster

Long-serving centre Paddy Wallace and back-row forward Mike McComish agree new contracts at Irish province Ulster.

Ulster overcome a strong challenge from Connacht to post a bonus-point win and enhance their chances of a home Pro12 semi-final.

Ulster chiefs are confident that New Zealand World Cup winner John Afoa will be at Ravenhill next season.

Ulster chief executive Shane Logan confirms the province has nominated RDS as their 'home' venue should they reach the Pro12 final.

Ulster return to the top of the Pro12 after an impressive 31-5 bonus-point win over the Dragons at Ravenhill.

Flanker Stephen Ferris is set to leave Ulster after coach Mark Anscombe says he is resigned to losing the forward.

Ulster captain Johann Muller is ruled out for three weeks after being injured in the Heineken Cup defeat by Saracens.

Saracens power into the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup as England fly-half Owen Farrell guides them to victory over Ulster.

Mark Anscombe expects John Afoa to "step up" and prove his late return from New Zealand won't harm Ulster's Heineken Cup bid.