Ulster's Marty Moore to see surgeon after ACL injury confirmed 

The Ulster prop's MRI scan confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and he will see a knee surgeon this week.

INJURY WOE: Marty Moore of Ulster is tackled by Denis Buckley of Connacht. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Ulster's Marty Moore is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

The prop injured his knee during the opening half of the United Rugby Championship defeat to Munster at Kingspan Stadium on New Year's Day. 

An Ulster statement read: "Marty Moore's recent MRI scan confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and he will see a knee surgeon this week."

CRUSHING BLOW: Ulster's Marty Moore leaves the field due to an injury. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Meanwhile, after suffering injuries against Benetton Rugby last Saturday, Rob Baloucoune (hamstring) and Sean Reffell (ankle) are both unavailable for this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup visit to

Stade Marcel Deflandre to take on Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle.

Matty Rea will also be unavailable for the clash after he sustained a foot injury playing for Ulster ‘A’ away against Ealing Trailfinders last Friday.