This being the first time he’s laced his boots in anger since April, when he failed to return for the second half at Clermont, even someone with as much mileage already banked as Iain Henderson is very eager to get out there again.

ULSTER have received a huge boost on the eve of the new season with the news star centre Stuart McCloskey will remain at the province until at least 2027. There was speculation during the second half of last season that the Ireland international,

Stuart McCloskey remaining with the province will be a massive help in Richie Murphy's bid to turn fortunes around this season