Ulster Rugby I xV v Bayonne Rugby I XV: Brian McLaughlin has called on a mix of youth and experience for his side’s first pre-season friendly against Bayonne on Wednesday evening.

Development outhalf James McKinney and Phoenix Academy winger Ricky Andrew will both make their debut for the senior Ulster side. McKinney was a member of the Ireland U20 squad which competed in the IRB Junior World Championships in June. The twenty year old was awarded a development contract with Ulster ahead of this season. Andrew […]

Ferris and Best Back For Ulster

Ulster Coach Brian McLaughlin has named his side for Ulster’s final pre-season friendly match against Leeds at Ravenhill this Thursday (7.30pm) and is boosted by the return to action of Rory Best and Stephen Ferris who are each allowed to play 40 minutes under IRFU guidelines. The side shows six changes of personnel and one […]