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Wiehahn Herbst believes there is more to come from this Ulster team after racking up a third straight win in the opening rounds of the Guinness PRO14.

As Ulster powered to a third straight Guinness PRO14 win on Friday night, Chris Henry has paid tribute to the supporters, who created a special occasion at Kingspan Stadium.

Following a scan, it has been confirmed that Rory Best has a hamstring tear and will be out of action for approximately 4-6 weeks.

Abbey Insurance Academy players Alex Clarke, Matt Dalton and Michael Lowry are making sacrifices to ensure they are stars of the future for Ulster Rugby. Find out a little more about them below, courtesy of Dale Farm.

Having earned his stripes with his hometown club Ballymena RFC in the All-Ireland League, Matty Rea's impressive form was rewarded with a first Ulster cap in the opening round of the Guinness PRO14 versus the Cheetahs. He secured his first start for the Province against Treviso and again joined the starting lineup against the Scarlets last Friday.

Luke Marshall admits there is much to think about ahead of Friday's game against Scarlets, as Ulster Rugby is also set to remember its former player Nevin Spence, his father Noel and brother Graham, five years after they passed away.

There are no new injury concerns arising from the game versus Benetton Rugby on Saturday.

It has been three years since Jean Deysel and Marcell Coetzee last played together and the powerful South African duo are looking forward to taking on familiar opposition at Kingspan Stadium this evening when the Cheetahs come to Belfast.

Director of Rugby Les Kiss has today announced that Rory Best will lead Ulster during the 2017/18 season.

Christian Lealiifano arrived in Belfast yesterday (Wednesday) and said he's excited by the challenge ahead with Ulster over the next five months.

Chris Henry insists his side can look on the bright side after suffering a 26-15 defeat to Wasps at Kingspan Stadium last week.