AS the Christmas dinner leftovers get used up and the Lynx gift sets get added to the ever-growing collection, Ulster Rugby are back in action against Irish rivals Connacht on Saturday evening.
The Ulstermen travel to Galway to take on the Westerners at the Dexcom Stadium in a bid to change their fortunes after a poor recent run of results.
The northern province is currently on a five-game losing streak in all competitions, with their last win coming against Welsh side Ospreys on October 18 at the Kingspan Stadium.
The last time these two sides played each other ended in a 32-27 win for Richie Murphy’s side, with John Andrew, Jude Postlethwaite, John Cooney, David McCann and Nick Timoney getting the tries for the hosts.
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Connacht have fared similarly to their opponents of late, only managing two wins in six games, including twice losing to Leinster in that time.
Ulster will be without Stuart McCloskey, Zac Ward, and long-term absentee Stewart Moore for the second festive inter-pro derby of the season.
Level on points in the United Rugby Championship with 18 apiece, Connacht and Ulster sit die by side in the URC table both outside the play-off places, at 10th and 11th respectively.
When and where is the United Rugby Championship between Ulster and Connacht?
Ulster play Connacht at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway on Saturday, December 28 in the United Rugby Championship.
Kick0off is scheduled for 7:35pm.
Where can I watch Ulster v Connacht?
The game will be shown on RTÉ2 and the Premier Sports subscription channel.
