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Ulster utility back Will Addison has been handed a four-week ban after he was cited for a dangerous tackle in the recently concluded Champions Cup game against Clermont Auvergne at Kingspan Stadium last weekend

John Cooney starred with 13 points as Ulster edged out Clermont Auvergne by five points in the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

Ulster fly-half Billy Burns has extended his stay with the Pro14 club after signing a new two-year deal.

John Cooney contributed with 12 points including the decisive penalty goal in the 71st minute as Ulster edged out Bath Rugby 16-17 in their European Rugby Champions Cup encounter at Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Former Scotland ‘A’ back-row Roddy Grant is only 32, but he is now into his fifth season of coaching and is a highly regarded up-and-coming coach within the Guinness PRO14 and beyond.

Ulster have confirmed back-row Iain Henderson as the new captain of the Pro14 club ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Ulster back Will Addison has been given an Ireland lifeline after he was added to the World Cup training squad in the third week.

Ulster will miss the services of prop Marty Moore for the remainder of the season following a an ankle ligament injury.

Ulster centre Will Addison has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing season following a back injury.

Ulster centre Darren Cave has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Ireland skipper Rory Best is aiming to make a comeback to Ulster before the end of the ongoing season following his latest injury setback.

Ulster have confirmed the signing of Ireland international Jack McGrath from Pro14 rivals Leinster from the 2019/20 season.

Ross Byrne went on to kick 16 points as Leinster edged out Ulster 21-18 in their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final encounter at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ulster have announced life ban for a spectator after investigations following a verbal abuse on Racing 92's Simon Zebo.

Ulster came from behind to edge out Leicester Tigers 13-14 at Welford Road on Saturday to seal a quarter-final berth in the ongoing Heineken Champions Cup.

Connacht managed to complete a double over Ulster in Pro14 this season as they sealed a 21-12 victory at the Sportsground on Friday.

Ireland and Ulster forward Iain Henderson will miss between 10 to 12 weeks of action after he underwent a surgery on his thumb.

Here are the highlights from round four of the Heineken Champions Cup

Iain Henderson scored a double as Ulster secured their second win over Scarlets in two weeks with a 30-15 victory in their European Champions Cup clash at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

Ireland international Jacob Stockdale has gone on to claim the 2018 BBC Sport Northern Ireland Personality of Year award.