Former Ireland rugby star retires on medical advice
The 33-year-old has taken the decision to “prioritise his mental wellbeing”. Ex-Ireland and Ulster prop Marty Moore has announced his retirement from professional rugby after receiving medical advice to do so. The 33-year-old earned 10 international caps during Joe Schmidt’s tenure as coach of Ireland, and was a member of the Six Nations winning sides […]
1 year ago
Interpro “handbags” as Ulster beat Connacht in Belfast battle
“Nobody stops him from two yards out.” Following Connacht’s 20-19 defeat to Ulster, seeing two players from the rival team managed to pick up the spirits of Bundee Aki. The Connacht centre put in a fine effort, like many of his teammates, but they left themselves with too much to do, going into the second […]
2 years ago
Champions Cup live: All the biggest moments, best scores and reactions
The quest for European glory gets underway again. Irish provinces have won the European Cup on seven occasions since the competition got underway in the 1995/96 season. La Rochelle are reigning Champions Cup honchos, having seen off Leinster in the last two finals. Our live rugby hub has you covered for all the team news, […]
2 years ago
HOUSE OF RUGBY: Sexton and O’Connell on rugby’s greatest player now, and ever
“I think Dupont is going to be the best player of all time.” There was a 2:1 Munster to Leinster split on the House of Rugby panel, this week, but we simply had to start with Connacht ending Ulster’s title dreams. Paul O’Connell and Johnny Sexton also weighed in on rugby’s best player now, and […]
3 years ago
Rugby Players Ireland to facilitate healthy behavioural workshops ‘in light of recent events’
The representative body for Irish rugby players released a statement on Friday afternoon. Rugby Players Ireland (RPI), the body that represents professional rugby players in Ireland, says it’s currently in the process of developing the contents of its ‘Player Wellbeing Programme’ in light of recent events. Ireland and Ulster Rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart […]
8 years ago
Vast majority of Ulster Rugby Supporters Club “disappointed” or “appalled” with decision to sack Jackson and Olding
The supporters club has concluded that it will not be protesting the decision. A survey from Ulster Rugby Supporters Club has concluded that almost half of its members are disappointed at the IRFU and Ulster Rugby’s decision to sack Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. The poll was run as a response to a newspaper advertisement […]
8 years ago