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Ulster left to wonder when their luck will turn
Coach Mark Anscombe fears the injury jinx which has bedevilled his Ulster side may have struck again.
Trio return but Anscombe still without stars
On-going injury problems coupled with the unavailability of Ireland international players now recovering from the gruelling just-ended RBS 6 Nations Championship means Ulster will be minus a number of big names when they return to action on Friday night against Edinburgh at Murrayfield (7.30pm).
Ulster stars back from injury
Johann Muller, Nick Williams and Jared Payne have all recovered from injury and have been included in the Ulster squad for Friday night’s RaboDirect PRO12 game against Edinburgh at Murrayfield (Kick Off 7:30pm).
Ferris faces temptation to take far east riches
Could Stephen Ferris, Ulster's highest profile player, end up playing his rugby in Japan next season?
Ulster shaken after losing lead
In the countdown to Friday night's home date with Benetton Treviso, Mark Anscombe warned that the remnants of Ulster's lead at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 could be wiped out if they failed to win.
Ferris out for the season as he has second op
Stephen Ferris' Lions aspirations appear to be well and truly over after he was ruled out for another three months following a second operation on his injured ankle.
Herring has sunny outlook
It seems a pleasant afternoon so Rob Herring's inquisitors persuade him to take a seat outside on the balcony allowing all to soak up a few rays while going through the motions of the weekly Press day.
Irish trio back as Anscombe puts faith in Jackson's boots
During the week Ulster coach Mark Anscombe made reference to the fact that his Ireland counterpart, Declan Kidney, does things his way based on facts of which others may be unaware.
Ulster name changed team
Ulster rugby coach, Mark Anscombe, has made seven changes to the team that lost to Glasgow in Scotstoun last Friday night for tomorrow evening’s RaboDirect PRO12 game against Benetton Treviso at Ravenhill (kick off 19:05).
Ulster boss Anscombe has job on his hands
It's a new week and time to focus on the challenge of Treviso on Friday night but, even so, the fallout from the trip to Glasgow has been hard to shake off.
Glasgow 20 Ulster 14
Glasgow last night teed-up an intriguing RaboDirect PRO12 run in as they edged out leaders Ulster at Scotstoun to slash their advantage at the top of the table to just four points.
Crocked Ferris may be facing more surgery
Stephen Ferris's hopes of a return to action have suffered a major setback following the latest review of his ankle tendon injury.
Andrew vows to keep on grasping big opportunity
Even though he readily accepts that misfortune for others has catapulted him into Mark Anscombe's starting side Ricky Andrew has, nevertheless, taken his opportunity and run with it.
Ulster ring changes for Glasgow match
Ulster rugby coach Mark Anscombe has made 11 personnel changes to his team for this weekend’s RaboDirect PRO12 encounter with Glasgow at Scotstoun (kick off 7.35pm).
Young guns join Ulster veterans for crunch game
It says something for the extent to which Ulster’s playing resources currently are stretched that the 25-strong provisional squad for Friday’s RaboDirect PRO12 game against Glasgow at Scotstoun features a host of young players.
Ireland to bank on Marshall and Jackson class
Paddy Jackson will be joined in the starting line-up by his 22-year-old Ulster colleague, centre Luke Marshall, who will take over from the stricken Gordon D'Arcy and form a potentially lethal partnership with Brian O'Driscoll against Scotland this weekend.
Ulster facing massive task
Seriously depleted Ulster face a difficult few days ahead of Friday night's Scotstoun showdown with Glasgow Warriors.
Ulster return to winning ways
Ulster bounced back from last week's first home defeat in the RaboDirect Pro12 to see off Zebre with a 26-3 victory in a top-versus-bottom clash.
Ferris targets Ulster and Ireland return within the month
Ulster and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris has revealed he is hoping to return to playing in the next three to four weeks and he may even be ready for action sooner than that.
Diack delighted to get back in old routine
Even though he has every reason to feel that a considerable weight has been lifted off his shoulders, Robbie Diack knows that the net effect has actually just ramped up the pressure on him.
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