ULSTER HAVE TIED down Emerging Ireland star David McCann until at least 2026. After a breakthrough campaign for the province last season, the 24-year-old has signed a one-year extension to his current contract.

Ulster back row David McCann signs a one-year contract extension which will see him remain with the Irish province until at least 2026.

Ulster boss Richie Murphy has handed competitive debuts to summer signings Aidan Morgan and Corrie Barrett in the United Rugby Championship curtain raiser against Glasgow.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his players are looking forward to playing in front of their home crowd again when they host Glasgow in Belfast in their season opener.

Ulster Rugby are hoping to kick off the season in style against the champions Glasgow Warriors after an upturn under Richie Murphy last season

Ulster will again go into the season with renewed optimism and the chase for that Holy Grail of a trophy. It has ever been thus for the province, who are captained by Iain Henderson. The lock will oversee a side brimming with talent but whether they can put a game together to challenge the visiting champions is the question.