Bowe blow for Ireland

Tommy Bowe’s hopes of a spectacular return for Ireland in the Six Nations looks to be over.

Bowe has not been included in the Ulster squad for Saturday’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Treviso in Italy, as he continues to recover from a groin injury sustained against New Zealand in November.

“As far as Tommy is concerned he is just making sure he is right before coming back,” said Ulster’s defence coach Jonny Bell. “The treatment he is getting is first class. He has been running with the squad and training a bit more.