Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris underwent surgery in December to repair ankle tendon damage that he sustained in a RaboDirect PRO12 match against Edinburgh. The 27 year-old was reviewed this week (Tuesday) as part of his ongoing rehabilitation programme. In that review it was discovered that, although Stephen has made excellent progress in his recovery, some […]
Following an MRI scan today, it was confirmed to the Ireland medical team that back row Chris Henry suffered a cartilage tear to his right knee while playing last Friday. The injury will require surgery and will rule Henry out of playing for approximately four weeks. Munster back row Tommy O’Donnell has been called into […]
North America/Caribbean In an amazing story that demonstrates the great spirit of Rugby and highlights the character of one of the Game’s more remarkable players, Canadian broadcaster CBC profiles Lindsay Hilton, scrum-half for Halifax Tars in Nova Scotia, who was born without any limbs. Despite this obvious disability, Lindsay competes against able-bodied players and, as […]
The RaboDirect PRO12 fourth round game between Zebre and Ulster, that was postponed following the tragic death of Ulster player, Nevin Spence, has been rescheduled for Sunday 18thNovember. The game will kick-off at 3pm local time (2pm UK & Ireland) at the Stadio XXV Aprile in Parma, and will be available to BBC Northern Ireland […]
Ulster prop Paddy McAllister will be sidelined for the majority of the season after picking up a significant knee injury in training last week. The 23 year old has torn his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament, which will require surgery and thus rule him out for a large part of the season. He […]
4 Ards Youth Players to Join Ulster U16 Development Squad More young players to train at the top! Well done and best of luck to Ben Orr, Oliver Glenn, Benji Marsh and Matthew Warnock, who are joining the U16 Ulster Development Squad next week. This brings to a total of 7 members of last season’s […]
Congratulations to Robin Cole who was voted in as President of the Ulster Branch…. Hamilton Park was the venue for this years Branch AGM. The club was packed almost to capacity on Thursday evening with representatives from Clubs all over the province in attendance. The executive committe and club members offer their congratulations and best […]