Ulster back row Bryn Ward says the rivalry with Irish interprovincial rivals Leinster makes Friday's interprovincial game between the two teams at the Affidea Stadium "a spicy one".Ulster sit third in the table, one point ahead of Leo Cullen's charges, before the encounter in Belfast, and aim to avenge a narrow 24-20 loss to Leinster in their previous United Rugby Championship meeting in Dublin in December."Any home interpro at home is a spicy one, but with Leinster I just think it goes to the next level," Ward told BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews."We know them so well and guys are competing against their opposite numbers to try and get into a green jersey as well."We're really looking forward to it. We don't really know what sort of team they are going to send up, but it doesn't really matter, they have a lot of talent and a lot of depth, but we're looking forward to it, to the challenge, and I really hope it stays dry."Ulster will face Exeter Chiefs for a place in the European Challenge Cup final in early May but are also well in the hunt for URC silverware with four sets of games remaining before the knockout play-off stages of that competition."To be in this position now is class. If you'd said at the start of the season we'd be in the position we are now we'd have been delighted," enthused the 21-year-old."The hard work that we've done over the season is now really standing to us."We have some big games coming up, but the majority of those at home which is really good, so hopefully a packed Affidea can get us over the line in those games."Ward is also pleased with his own form this campaign, although he knows there is still room for improvement.He scored a try after coming on as a replacement in the Challenge Cup last-eight win over La Rochelle last weekend."From where I was last year to now I think I have come on a lot and have really grown in confidence."There are still things I need to work on, still a lot to learn, but hopefully I can kick on at the business end of the season."Playing in front of our fans is amazing, they really get behind us, they really back us, and we just want to keep performing, getting a few more people into the stands to cheer us on and put a few more smiles on faces."

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A charity collection bucket was stolen outside Anfield on Tuesday evening, sparking fury among supporters ahead of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.Fans Supporting Foodbanks, the organisation responsible for the collection, announced the theft on X, prompting widespread condemnation from the football community.The incident has been branded "deplorable" by outraged supporters, who expressed disbelief that someone would target donations intended for vulnerable people.The charity, which represents a remarkable collaboration between rival Liverpool and Everton fan groups, has been gathering food and essential supplies at Merseyside football grounds for more than a decade.Fans Supporting Foodbanks brings together the Spirit of Shankly and The Blue Union, supporters' organisations from both Merseyside clubs, in a united effort to combat food poverty across the city.The initiative operates collection points at Anfield and Hill Dickinson Stadium, channelling supplies to eight food pantries throughout Liverpool.Local residents can register with these pantries, paying a modest weekly contribution in exchange for food and household necessities.The scheme provides sustenance to approximately 2,500 individuals every week, demonstrating the remarkable impact of football supporters working together for their community.Having collected donations at matches since 2015, the organisation achieved registered charity status last year.The charity took to X to express their dismay, stating: "After over 10 years of foodbank collections at Anfield, Goodison Park and the HDS some chancer took the opportunity to steal our collection bucket this evening. "Shame on you, I hope your need is greater than the people we feed and the CCTV images are as clear as can be."Supporters swiftly rallied behind the organisation online."Deplorable to steal from charity. Lower than low," wrote one user.Another responded: "Absolute disgrace whoever done this."Fan channel Redmen TV simply posted: "Disgusting this."After over 10 years of foodbank collections at Anfield, Goodison Park and the HDS some chancer took the opportunity to steal our collection bucket this evening.Shame on you, I hope your need is greater than the people we feed & thee CCTV images are as clear as can be #LFC #EFC pic.twitter.com/G9dCr98NS5 FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS #RightToFood (@SFoodbanks) April 14, 2026 Several supporters called for a fresh donation drive to compensate for the stolen funds.The organisation traces its origins to humble beginnings outside the Winslow pub near Goodison Park, where founders collected food in a wheelie bin.Elected Chair Dave Kelly reflected on the journey: "When Robbie, Ian and I first stood outside the Winslow pub opposite Goodison Park with a wheelie bin to collect food, we never thought that ten years later we'd still be doing what we do."He emphasised the charity's grassroots ethos, adding: "Although we are now a registered charity, with a board of trustees and on a formal footing, we remain a grassroots organisation embedded in our football fan communities, trying to do our bit to help our neighbours."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter