Mark Anscombe

Alan Quinlan: Players perform best when there is stability rather than constant chopping

Kiss to resume duty as Irish defence coach but return to province following World Cup

Ulsterman brings plenty of muscle allied to guile and an extensive passing range

Former scrumhalf set to land lead role with province on full-time basis

Les Kiss will depart soon for Ireland as Ulster seek a new coach for this season

Llanelli hoping to bring pre-season form into tomorrow’s Pro12 clash at Parc Y Scarlets

Following a place on the tour to Romania and a good pre-season, fit-again winger is looking forward to the season opener against Llanelli

Les Kiss planning to mix and match against English side tomorrow night

Loss of key personnel not an excuse for province with appetite for glory

Former Ireland hooker will also continue role with academy

Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post

Les Kiss to take over on interim basis as Anscombe leaves with immediate effect

Leinster to meet Castres for second year running; Connacht draw two French sides

Scottish fullback set to leave Glasgow with Ulster a likely destination

Matt O’Connor’s side come through bruising clash to set up RDS final against Glasgow

Ulster’s departing Springbok believes discipline holds key to ending losing streak