Payne out for Ulster

Ulster have been dealt a serious setback with the news that summer signing Jared Payne is likely to be out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The 25-year-old utility back who joined Ulster after four years of Super 15 rugby, was clearly distressed as he came off during the 12-23 RaboDirect PRO12 loss to Treviso.