ANDY WARD is back and raring to go. Ulster’s inspirational skipper returns to action for the friendly fixture with Connacht tomorrow night at Dungannon (6pm kick-off) after being out of action for three months.

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Coach Alan Solomons has made five changes to the Ulster side to meet Swansea in the Celtic League at St Helen's on Saturday afternoon.

The Ulster second row is coach Alan Solomon's main area of concern before the visit of Edinburgh to Ravenhill on Friday night.

MUNSTER’S three new signings will all play their club rugby in Limerick this year with Eddie Halvey returning to play his club rugby with Shannon, Dominic Malone teaming up with UL Bohemians and Australian prop Simon Kerr joining Garryowen.

Leinster, Ulster and Munster have announced their squads for their upcoming fixtures.

LIONS lock Jeremy Davidson is itching to win back his international jersey.

TWO former internationals are preparing for a battle to get back into the international scene.