The loss of Charles Piutau through injury has been softened by Tommy Bowe’s return to the Ulster side for the first time this season for tonight’s derby with Connacht at the Sportsground.

Although unfortunately for the Ulster teams, his introduction to Gaelic football was with the Dubs.

Ulster have announced the signing of New Zealand international Charles Piutau.

Ulster have broken into their bank vault to sign All Blacks scoring machine Charles Piutau with a reputed £1million-plus two-year deal.