!Jonathan Cullen called up to Ireland Senior Rugby League Squad!

Ballynahinch Rabbitoh player and one if its founding members Jonathan Cullen has been rewarded for his club and provincial performances by being called into Mark Astons full Ireland squad for the European Nations Cup game vs Scotland at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow this Sunday.

Jonny has been a member of all 3 consecutive Rabbitoh grand final victories and is a well respected player in both codes having also starred for Ballynahinch RFC during their “Grand Slam” season of 2009, lifting the Div 2 AIL title as stand in captain on the day.

Commenting on his selection Jonathan said ” it has been a real shock and come out of the blue but I am delighted to get the nod, when you get an opportunity to represent your country at full test level you jump at it!”

This is great news for domestic rugby league in Ulster that is really starting to take off with there being possibly 12 teams proposed this summer and also follows up on the success of Graeme Taylor, Stephen Corr, Willy Stewart and David Parkhill all playing for the Ireland A side this season also.

Ireland play Wales the following week, 22nd of Oct, at the Gnoll in Neath then return to Ireland for a game vs France at Thomond Park on the 5th of Nov, tickets for this event are for sale on ticketmaster.