17 years ago today … Seventeen years ago today, the world’s most competitive club rugby tournament made its first tentative steps in the unlikely surrounds of the Romanian Black Sea resort of Constanta. Click HERE to watch highlights of the first Heineken Cup game No one could have anticipated that the first-ever Heineken Cup game […]
Ulster have strengthened their long term front row options with the news that Callum Black and Rob Herring have signed contract extensions keeping them at the club until 2015. Black is an Irish qualified prop who signed from Championship side Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2011/12 season. He suffered with a neck injury in his […]
Ireland squad members Stephen Ferris, Craig Gilroy and Paul Marshall have been released for this Friday’s game against Edinburgh at Ravenhill (kick off 7.05pm). Eleven other Ulster players will remain with the Ireland set up as they prepare for the Autumn Internationals against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina. Ruan Pienaar will also be available for […]
Addtions To Ireland Training Squad For Immediate Release Sunday 28th October 2012 With several players picking up knocks over the weekend, there have been several additions made to the initial 31 man Ireland training squad that was announced ahead of the Guinness Series of games against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina. The injury of most […]
Ulster were in free-scoring mode tonight at Rodney Parade, as three tries either side of half-time earned them their third successive victory on the road in Wales – and cemented their position atop the RaboDirect Pro12 with six wins from six and a game in hand over the chasers. It wasn’t an error-free performance from […]
More than most sports rugby is synonymous with good food. Protein is the building block of muscle & a trip to the local butchers EWS Traditional Butchers is a must for all those wishing to train and recover before each game. The meat in the famous (Victors) stew @ Donegal town RFC comes from Walsh […]
RELEASED 29th OCtoBER Few could argue when Lord Coe stated, “We lit the flame, and we lit up the World”. Watched by record TV audiences, Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremony was just one of the many highlights of the historic, heart-warming and truly fantastic London 2012 Olympic Games, which united and enthralled the nation. Released on […]
The Ulster management team have made four personnel changes for the RaboDirect PRO12 fixture against Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday (kick off 7.05pm). Paul Marshall, Craig Gilroy and Lewis Stevenson have been elevated to the starting XV, while Declan Fitzpatrick will go straight into the team on his return from a knee injury. Roger […]
The Argentina Jaguars have won the IRB Americas Rugby Championship after recording a 28-9 victory over Canada A in front of a capacity crowd in British Columbia on Saturday. Daniel Hourcade’s side scored three tries without reply to claim a third successive title and cap a thrilling tournament that has captured hearts and minds in […]