McCloskey set to miss Challenge Cup final through injury
McCloskey set to miss Challenge Cup final through injuryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, McCloskey was injured during the semi-final victory over Exeter ChiefsByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished3 minutes agoUlster centre Stuart McCloskey is set to miss the European Challenge Cup final with a serious hamstring problem as the injuries mount up for Richie Murphy.In-form McCloskey sustained the injury in the semi-final win over Exeter Chiefs and missed Ulster's 38-38 draw with Stormers in the United Rugby Championship on Friday after going for an MRI in the week to determine the extent of the injury.When asked to confirm if the 33-year-old was set to be out for a period of four to six weeks, Murphy replied "that's what they're saying"."He has a serious hamstring injury. Is he a doubt for the final? Absolutely. Does it look likely he will play? Probably not, but we will see where that ends up," he added.Jacob Stockdale (facial fracture) and David McCann (knee) are also doubts for the decider in Bilbao against Montpellier after they were injured in the last four victory against the Chiefs.Murphy will also be sweating over the availability of captain Iain Henderson, who saw his initial yellow card for a croc-roll in the ruck against the Stormers upgraded to a 20-minute red card."Once you get a red card that is not in our hands, you go to a judiciary. Initially he clears straight through the ruck and ends up round the side. We'll wait and see what happens in relation to that."Ulster and Stormers share spoils in dramatic drawPublished38 minutes agoUlster need to take Stormers draw 'on the chin'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ulster were denied victory against the Stormers by a late penalty try awardMurphy said it was "hard to sum up" his emotions after the incident-packed draw with Stormers at the Affidea Stadium.Eleven tries were scored in an end-to-end encounter, with the awa...المصدر: BBC Sport | Source: BBC Sport
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