With O'Connor on board, Ulster aim to tighten up against familiar Connacht faces

Crosshaven prop signs on for duty as head coach Richie Murphy plots a 'very unique' showdown against his son Ben

LIKE FATHER: Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy may face his son Ben when Connacht come calling this weekend.  Pic: INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Christiaan Kotze

Crosshaven native Bryan O’Connor has signed on at Ulster as they bid to beef up their options at tighthead prop in the wake of Marty Moore’s recent retirement.

The 25-year-old former Gloucester player has recently arrived at the Kingspan Stadium after joining the northern province following a spell at English Championship club Bedford Blues.