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Ulster Host Leinster in Pivotal URC Interprovincial

Ulster sit one point ahead with four rounds left.

Overview

  • The Irish rivals meet at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast on Friday in a game that could shift United Rugby Championship seeding with limited time to recover.
  • Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster have identified weaknesses in Leinster's system they believe they can exploit with accurate execution.
  • Back-row Nick Timoney remains a doubt with a hip issue, with a late fitness call due on Thursday.
  • Leinster won the December meeting 24-20 at the Aviva Stadium, a narrow defeat Ulster cite as proof they created chances against them.
  • Ulster also have a European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter in early May, but Murphy has parked that to focus on domestic points now.