Ulster miss out on playoffs but could knock Connacht out of Champions Cup qualification spot if they win Challenge Cup

Richie Murphy’s side in final playoff spot but only a point ahead of Munster who host the Lions on Saturday

Western province qualifies for next season’s Champions Cup with top-eight finish

Dumped from Europe without a whimper, Clayton McMillan’s side are not yet guaranteed their spot in the URC knockout stages

All four Irish provinces cannot make the URC playoffs but all four could yet qualify for Champions Cup next season

Ulster miss out on playoffs but could knock Connacht out of Champions Cup qualification spot if they win Challenge Cup

Head coach also outlined importance of qualifying for the Champions Cup, which was secured by victory over Lions

Connacht will take on Glasgow Warriors in Scotland, Munster face Bulls in Pretoria and Leinster have home advantage against Lions