Squad Update

Following the international matches and last week's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Zebre, there are a number of injuries within the Ulster squad. Tommy Bowe suffered a groin injury while on international duty with Ireland. A scan today (Tuesday) revealed that he has suffered a muscle tear and that he will be out of rugby for between four and six weeks. Rob Herring sustained a stinger in the win over Zebre at the weekend. He returned to limited training yesterday and is expected to fully ...

Following the international matches and last week's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Zebre, there are a number of injuries within the Ulster squad.

Tommy Bowe suffered a groin injury while on international duty with Ireland. A scan today (Tuesday) revealed that he has suffered a muscle tear and that he will be out of rugby for between four and six weeks.

Rob Herring sustained a stinger in the win over Zebre at the weekend. He returned to limited training yesterday and is expected to fully reintegrate later this week.

Backrow forward, Mike McComish, sustained a direct blow to his hip joint on Saturday. He trained today (Tuesday).

Paddy Wallace has returned to full training following the ACL injury that he sustained in February. He will be available for selection this weekend.

Captain, Johann Muller, has returned to training and will be available for selection this weekend.

Jared Payne continues his recovery from a groin injury. He will be assessed later in the week with a view to his participation against Treviso.

Scrumhalf?, Ian Porter, has returned to training this week and it is hoped that he will be available for selection at the weekend.

Prop Paddy McAllister re-aggravated a hamstring injury playing for his club at the weekend. A scan yesterday revealed that he sustained a small tear. He will be out of rugby for between four and six weeks.