Declan Fitzpatrick to retire from rugby Ulster and Ireland prop, Declan Fitzpatrick, is to retire from rugby on medical grounds. The 31 year-old played 98 times for Ulster and made seven international appearances for Ireland, three of which were against the All Blacks. He also represented Ireland Wolfhounds on nine occasions. In recent seasons Declan […]
MASTERCARD FORCED TO RETIRE THE PIN NUMBER ‘2003’ Famous Rugby World Cup winning date used by overwhelming number of sports fans MasterCard today announced plans to retire the PIN number ‘2003’, as the upcoming Rugby World Cup in September prompted an overwhelming number of sports fans to reset their PIN code in honour of England’s […]
Ulster’s all-time appearance record holder, Paddy Wallace, has confirmed that he will retire at the end of this season. Wallace, who has played 189 times for his Province made his debut for Ulster in the 2001/02 season. The ex-Campbell College pupil began his career at fullback and outhalf but in recent years moved to inside-centre […]
Stephen Ferris to retire from rugby Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions back-row forward, Stephen Ferris, has today confirmed that he is to retire from rugby. The 28 year-old won 35 caps for Ireland and made 106 appearances for Ulster. He represented the national team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand […]