European Professional Club Rugby Citing Commissioner Warnings – Round 4 Ian Madigan & Danny Care

Citing Commissioner Warnings – Ian Madigan and Danny Care Ian Madigan (Leinster Rugby) and Danny Care (Harlequins) were issued with Citing Commissioner Warnings following the European Rugby Champions Cup Round 4 match at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 13 December 2014. The warning issued to Madigan was for a breach of Law 10.4 (n) Misconduct […]

InTouch TVV Isaiah Morris Derry U18s comments post a professional and dogged performance from the guys

City of Derry on Saturday played very good defensively and in attack, all the teams and players in Ulster are focused on nutrition, training, graft, practicing and practicing, the game on Saturday hones that precisional defence tackles positioning, body positions, as No. 8 Isaiah is taking the ball into contact usually from scrums and the […]

Tackle Injuries in Professional Rugby Union

Abstract Background: The tackle is the most dangerous facet of play in rugby union, but little is known about risk factors for tackle injuries. Purpose: To estimate the injury risk associated with various characteristics of tackles in professional rugby union matches. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Method: All 140 249 tackles in 434 professional matches […]

TOP 60 SPORTS PRO SHOTS Royal Belfast Academical Institution v Methodist College Belfast Schools III XV Cup Final 014 by professional photographer Ricky Parker

Big big big thank you to Ricky Parker a top professional and a true gentleman to deal with, thank you Ricky. “Cup finals between RBAI & Methodist College are always tight contests, and the 3rd XV Final was certainly no different……………. – For the full story and the TOP 60 Shots click this link: http://rickyparkerphotography.co.uk/schools-rugby-3rd-xv-final-2014-2/#sthash.Ap0xj4Dg.dpuf

TOP 60 SPORTS PRO SHOTS Methodist College v Wallace High Schools Cup Semi Final 014 by professional photographer Ricky Parker

With a place in the Schools Cup final at the revamped Ravenhill at stake, it was no surprise to see an action packed game of rugby between two very talented teams. In a tightly contested game, Methody overcame Wallace HS by 17-12. Click HERE are a selection of my favourite shots from the game! –

TOP 60 SPORTS PRO SHOTS Wallace High v CCB Schools Cup Quarter Final 014 by professional photographer Ricky Parker

“With a place in the School’s Cup Rugby Semi-final at stake, this match wasn’t short of intensity and drama, and could have been described as a prequel to the Ireland vs England 6 Nations match later that day. Three points change everything….the journey ends for one team, whilst the winners keep dreaming!!! For me, it’s […]

Applications are now open for the University of Ulster Talented Athlete Entry Scheme for entry to Ulster in 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Formerly known as the Elite Athlete Entry Scheme it is designed to assist talented young sports performers in gaining access to a quality education at the University of Ulster whilst attaining success at the highest levels within their chosen sport. Picture:Scrum Half Glenn Bailey Left and Backrow Vice Capt. Ollie Millar Right The Scheme recognises […]