Belfast Newsletter - Rugby Feed

Stuart Olding names on Ireland squad to tour North America

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:26:13 GMT

Stuart Olding pressed his case for a full time senior professional contract with Ulster when he was named one the Ireland team to tour North America this summer.

Toulon emerge victorious from All French Heineken showdown

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:16:36 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson lifted the Heineken Cup after inspiring Toulon to victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday evening.

Three straight Euro successes as Leinster blow Stade away

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:38:14 GMT

Leinster emulated Chelsea on Friday night by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions - and they did it in style with a 34-13 over Stade Francais.

Nathan Hines gunning for more Euro glory with Clermont

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:54:35 GMT

Scotland international Nathan Hines will join one of the Heineken Cup’s most exclusive clubs if Clermont Auvergne are crowned European champions on Saturday.

Leinster aware of Stade’s Amlin Cup challenge

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:48 GMT

Isaac Boss expects Stade Francais to show no fear when they chase Amlin Challenge Cup final glory against Leinster in Dublin on Friday night.

Brian O’Driscoll extends Irish contract, but misses Euro final

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:42:25 GMT

Brian O’Driscoll has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a one-year contract extension with Ireland and Leinster.

Rugby players tag along for Barnardo’s Northern Ireland

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:48:26 GMT

One of Northern Ireland’s most keenly anticipated summer sporting events, The BTWShiells Charity Rugby Tournament will be kicking off on June 8 at the home of one of the Province’s leading rugby clubs, Harlequins.

Aviva Stadium was always an unlikely option for RaboDirect PRO12 showdown

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:08:14 GMT

Celtic Rugby, the organisers of the RaboDirect PRO12 competition, had already ruled out the possibility of staging the final at the Aviva Stadium prior to it being known two Irish clubs would be contesting the showpiece event.

Luke Marshall agrees three year with Ulster Rugby

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:24:51 GMT

Ulster centre, Luke Marshall, has signed a new three-year deal with the club that will see him remain at Ravenhill until at least the summer of 2016.

Andrew Trimble wants ‘special group of Ulster players’ to go on and finish the job

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:26:35 GMT

On the pitch, not everything had gone the way Andrew Trimble would have wanted as Ulster secured their place in the final of the RaboDirect PRO12 Championship.

Jonny Sexton will miss Wilkinson on British Lions tour

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:46:39 GMT

Leinster fly-half Jonny Sexton has revealed he would have loved the opportunity to learn from Jonny Wilkinson had the Englishman been selected to tour with the British and Irish Lions this summer.

Brian O’Driscoll set to roar for Leinster and Lions

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:29:26 GMT

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland believes those members of his squad who still have club commitments could be disadvantaged at the start of the tour Down Under - but has told them not to hold back when appearing for their respective sides.

Little Ben Best upstages famous dad Rory at Ulster media session

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:21:43 GMT

RaboPro12 man of the match Rory Best was the centre of attention at the end of Ulster’s 28-17 victory over Scarlets.

Leinster left counting cost after narrow win over Glasgow Warriors in PRO12 play-off

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:38:20 GMT

Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt admits he has more than a few injuries to concern himself with as his side continue their chase for a European and league double.

Scarlets coach Simon Easterby points finger at referee after defeat

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:38:14 GMT

Simon Easterby questioned referee Alain Rolland’s performance as his Scarlets side’s season end with defeat to Ulster at Ravenhill in the Rabo Pro12 final.

Rory Best praises Ulster’s pack for impressive display against Scarlets

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:38:11 GMT

Ireland hooker Rory Best praised the pack for setting up the platform for victory against the Scarlets as Ulster booked their place in the Rabo Pro12 final.

Case of ‘job done’ for coach Anscombe as Ulster march into PRO12 final

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:22:29 GMT

Head coach, Mark Anscombe proclaimed “job done” as Ulster booked their place in a first RaboDirect PRO12 final with a 28-17 win over Scarlets on Friday night at Ravenhill.

Ulster see off Scarlets to book place in PRO12 showpiece final

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:29:45 GMT

Ulster booked their passage to the RaboDirect PRO12 final with relative ease with victory over the Scarlets at Ravenhill even though they only outscored the visitors by three tries to two.

Nevin Spence honoured at Ulster Rugby awards evening

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:56:34 GMT

Ulster Rugby honoured Nevin Spence on Friday night at the annual Heineken awards dinner.

Priestland is fit and firing again for Scarlets

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:21:58 GMT

Rhys Priestland suffered the most serious injury of his rugby career in December when he snapped his Achilles’ tendon and looked set to miss the remainder of the season.