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Australian Christian Lealiifano has signed a short term contract with Ulster Rugby until the end of January adding yet more sparkle to a star studded squad. Ulster begin their season in the newly expanded Pro14 against South African new boys the Cheetahs in Belfast on Friday 1st September. Pressure is mounting to finally turn all […] READ MORE
The two South African PRO14 teams struggled in their respective debut matches with both recording disappointing losses. READ MORE
The men from the Auvergne have, unwillingly, had to accept the mantle of Europe’s nearly men for some years now but a third final in five years offers Clermont a chance at redemption. They withstood a second half blitz from Leinster in their semi-final in Lyon to ensure they will meet Saracens at Murrayfield in just […] READ MORE
And while many, many fans would pay heavily to witness an ENGvNZL match, with November 4 outside International Test window dates, fans will simply have to wait. The ongoing negotiations and highly desired fixture will simply have to take place on another date--and it certainly must take place. READ MORE
After three rounds of action the Pro12 table is taking shaping with the top six pulling clear of the weaker teams. Here is a look at their displays so far. READ MORE
Ruan Pienaar will leave Ulster at the end of the 2016/17 season after the province were blocked from extending his contract. Ulster are keen to keep the 88-cap Springbok but it would break IRFU rules. This has sparked fresh debate about Ireland‘s provincial structure. What are the IRFU rules? Since 2013, the three main Irish […] READ MORE
NCTJ qualified journalist, Irishman living in England. I support Ulster but watch more rugby than is healthy. Also dabble in motorsport and cycling, basically anything with wheels.