While in Connacht, Summerhill claimed a narrow win over Sligo Grammar to set up a final clash with Garbally.

The affable Kiwi and his passionate counterpart are expecting a fierce contest at Ravenhill this evening.

The flanker believes his team has all the necessary components to win the Heineken Cup this season.

One former Leinster player reckons Joe Schmidt got it right yesterday but tweaks are needed with his team in the future.

“We talked about not being content with that and trying to create some sort of dynasty,” said the Ireland skipper.

London is consumed by giddy expectation ahead of a mouthwatering all-Ireland clash, writes Niall Kelly from the English capital.

It’s going to be tight and very, very tough when Leinster meet Ulster in London.

It’s the biggest ever inter-provincial game, we think you should have your say.

Leinster and Ulster have reached the final by very different routes but the northern province are out to upset the odds.

Chill out Leinster fans, ’50-50′ shot Bran O’Driscoll will start.

John Afoa and and Chris Henry return to the pack, Paddy Jackson gets the nod to start at number 10.

“It was just good craic, getting in amongst it and sorting them out.”

The Kiwi lock could become the first player to win the Rugby World Cup, Heineken Cup and Super Rugby titles.

Ulster must choose between youthful strength and experienced flair in the Heineken Cup final.

It’s Ulster and Leinster in the biggest game in European rugby. Here’s what’ll decide it in London, according to Tom Fox.

The flanker has been included in Ulster’s extended squad to face Leinster on Saturday.

When Rob Penney touches down in Shannon and Mark Anscombe takes over at Ravenhill, three of the four provinces will be led by New Zealanders.

Stephen Ferris, Rory Best and Chris Henry are all unavailable for Ulster’s final Pro12 game of the season.

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revealed that Jonny Sexton set the tone at half-time before his side went on to win 19-15.

The flawless kicking of Ruan Pienaar and ferocious tackling from Pedrie Wannenburg and Johann Muller were too much for Edinburgh.

After a barnstorming start from both sides, it became a grind but Ulster upped the ante to secure a famous win.

Ian Humphreys’ relegation to the bench was, at first glance, a puzzler. Here’s why Brian McLaughlin took the chance.

Brian McLaughlin has gratefully accepted the ‘favourites’ tag, but warned his players that anything less than their full potential will not be good enough.

The South African says that Ulster are by no means taking Edinburgh for granted, but they will be fully ‘ready to fire’ at the Aviva on Saturday.

Ulster tight-head John Afoa has been handed a four week ban for his dangerous tackle on Felix Jones.

Ulster will feel like they’ve got the final in clear sight, writes Patrick McCarry, while Leinster travel to Bordeaux to take on a star-studded Clermont Auvergne

“To put out a statement to European rugby, we had to come down here and get a win.”

The flanker has been given the all-clear for Sunday’s quarter-final meeting between Ulster and Munster at Thomond Park.

A scan has revealed significant ligament and muscle damage which could rule Stephen Ferris out of Sunday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster.

Brian McLaughlin will be able to call on captain Johann Muller and centre Darren Cave for Saturday’s trip to Italy.

The 54-year-old Kiwi has agreed a two-year deal to replace Brian McLoughlin at the end of the season.

The centre will leave Ulster at the end of the season having signed a two-year contract with the Exeter Chiefs.

Reports this morning indicate that Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin will not be offered a new deal when his contract expires in May.

There’s plenty going on in the world of sport this morning – and that’s before we even get to the inevitable deadline day helicopter rides. Here’s the latest.

“They’re a side that never goes away, that always gets a win somehow,” Ulster captain Johann Muller says as he looks forward to April’s Heineken Cup showdown.

Captain Aurélien Rougerie knows that Clermont Auvergne will have to be at their best for Saturday’s crunch Heineken Cup meeting with Ulster.

Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Tom Court and Rory Best will all start for Ulster against Edinburgh tomorrow evening.

Both Brian McLaughlin and Tony McGahan have named vastly changed sides for tomorrow’s inter-provincial clash at Ravenhill.