Zac Ward celebrates after the final whistle in Ulster's win over Connacht last Saturday. Photograph: Nick Elliott/InphoBack-to-back interprovincial wins are the target for Ulster as they prepare to open 2026 by hosting Munster in Belfast on Friday (kick-off 7.45pm). “We started the season positively and the confidence within the group is growing every week,” he added. Ulster may be boosted by the returns of skipper Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Matthew Dalton and Eric O’Sullivan. Munster are believed to be resting some frontline players, and Murphy hinted Ulster may also look at standing down those who have had a heavy workload.

Source: The Irish Times December 31, 2025 11:16 UTC