IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.

Fit-Again Trio Return To Ulster Squad

Johann Muller, Nick Williams and Jared Payne have all recovered from their respective injuries to be included in the Ulster squad for Friday night's RaboDirect PRO12 match against Edinburgh at Murrayfield (kick-off 7.30pm).

Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has also named Paddy Jackson and Paul Marshall in the provisional 25-man panel, after the pair represented Ireland against Italy in the RBS 6 Nations last weekend.

Iain Henderson and Luke Marshall both suffered injuries during the final round match in Rome and will miss Ulster's trip to Edinburgh.

Henderson, who came on as a first half replacement, sustained a foot injury and will be assessed later today. Starting centre Luke Marshall suffered a concussion against Italy and will be monitored over the next seven days.

Ulster are currently second in the RaboDirect PRO12 table, level on points with leaders Glasgow Warriors going into the round 18 fixtures.

ULSTER Squad (v Edinburgh) - Backs (11): Ricky Andrew, Jared Payne, Michael Allen, Paul Marshall, Peter Nelson, Michael Heaney, Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding, Darren Cave, Andrew Trimble, Niall O'Connor.

Forwards (14): Neil McComb, Callum Black, John Afoa, Robbie Diack, Mike McComish, Dan Tuohy, Lewis Stevenson, Johann Muller, Nick Williams, Rob Herring, Niall Annett, Ricky Lutton, Tom Court, Nigel Brady.

Prop Mike Ross reflected on Leinster's Amlin Challenge Cup final success at the RDS, saying: "There's less hype about it but it's a good competition to win. Many teams have won this and kicked on the next year. Hopefully with the few lads, like Jack McGrath who made his first appearance in a major final, the experience will stand them in good stead for next year."

Speaking in the aftermath of Leinster's Amlin Challenge Cup final win over Stade Francais, flanker Shane Jennings said: "There was obviously disappointment losing the three league finals. It's a huge focus for us (next week's PRO12 final). We know Ulster are a very good side, they are favourites and they're fresh and we're in for a huge game."

General Enquiries	info@IrishRugby.ie
Ticket Enquiries	ticketqueries@IrishRugby.ie

General Enquiries	info@IrishRugby.ie
Ticket Enquiries	ticketqueries@IrishRugby.ie

Connacht

Leinster

Munster

Ulster

Age Grade

Running Your Club

Anti Doping

Tickets

About Us

Referees

Rugby Development

RBS Six Nations

Heineken Cup

RaboDirect PRO12

Guinness Series

Charitable Trust

About Us

Newsletter

Contact Us

Fit-Again Trio Return To Ulster Squad

Connacht Rugby

Leinster Rugby

Munster Rugby

Ulster Rugby

Contact Us