Competitive rugby returns to Affidea Stadium as Ulster welcome Edinburgh to Affidea Stadium for Round 1 of the BKT URC under the lights! (Kick-off 7.45pm)

All you need to know ahead of Ulster's URC opener against Edinburgh at Affidea Stadium this Friday night. (KO: 7.45pm)

The Rugby Clubs of Ulster: A Celebration is a new hardback book by Dr Ken Addley OBE that showcases the rich history and heritage of rugby across the province. Featuring 250 pages, hundreds of photographs and stories from all 49 clubs currently affiliated to the Ulster Branch, the publication celebrates the people and communities that have helped shape the game in Ulster. Every purchase supports the work of the Ulster Rugby Foundation, with 100% of net proceeds donated to the charity.

It was a busy week of Schools Rugby with a number of midweek games taking place as well a full programme on Saturday.

It's all systems go this weekend with 15 games down for decision across Championship 1, 2 and 3.