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Niall Crozier
Ulster Rush to sign top back row Kiwi
Ulster's new signing, eight times-capped All Black Xavier Rush, has been
described as one of the outstanding back row forwards in European rugby.
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Six Nations: We must not lose our shape in Paris: Heaslip
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Jamie Heaslip’s try was the high point of a dour Six Nations Championship
opener against an Italian side totally devoid of any spark or beauty.
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We are ready for Six Nations test against French: Heaslip
Monday, 8 February 2010
Jamie Heaslip, scorer of Ireland’s first try as their defence of the Grand
Slam got underway with Saturday’s win over the Italians at Croke Park, saw
enough to give him confidence ahead of next weekend’s date with the French
in Paris.
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Rory proves to coach Kidney he has the Best of intentions
Monday, 8 February 2010
Declan Kidney praised Ulster hooker Rory Best for the work he has put in and
the determination he has shown in fighting his way back to fitness from a
serious neck injury which had been expected to sideline him for the whole of
the 2009/10 season.
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Niall Crozier: Confident Ireland can get off to good Six Nations start
Saturday, 6 February 2010
The time for talking is over; now it’s about how the words translate in a
practical, tangible manner. Real world, how will this all pan out?.
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Captain Henry to lead Wolfhounds into Scots clash
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Ulster's Chris Henry will captain the Irish Wolfhounds against Scotland A
tomorrow night at Ravenhill (7.30pm).
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Jack Kyle plied his trade in days when size didn’t matter
Thursday, 4 February 2010
JAck Kyle shone at a time when rugby was a strictly amateur game, played on
Saturday afternoons as a recreation by men who pursued their careers from
Monday to Friday.
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Grand Slam encore? It’ll be tough but Ireland can do it
Thursday, 4 February 2010
The shot of Jack Kyle embracing Brian O’Driscoll on the edge of the Millennium
Stadium pitch following Ireland’s Grand Slam-completing win over Wales in
Cardiff last April is one of those iconic sports photographs.
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O’Driscoll backing new boy McLaughlin to deliver for Ireland
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The very public acclaim of Irish rugby’s latest cap will have come as sweet
music to the ears of Kevin McLaughlin.
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Ulster star Trimble rewarded with recall
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Declan Kidney yesterday showed his skills as a tactician, diplomat, motivator
and keeper of secrets.
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Kidney now has to give Trimble a chance at Six Nations
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
The speculation ends today when the Irish team to face Italy is named.
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Ferris doubt for Ireland’s big kick-off
Monday, 1 February 2010
Irish rugby followers’ fingers are crossed that Stephen Ferris is given the
go-ahead to face Italy in Saturday’s opening match of the Six Nations’ title
defence.
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I’m ready to step up to the plate: Court
Monday, 1 February 2010
With tomorrow being the day that Declan Kidney announces his trimmed down
squad for Ireland’s clash with Italy, Tom Court isn’t counting on a
particularly good sleep.
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Cave takes A step forward
Thursday, 28 January 2010
The inclusion of six Ulster players in the Ireland ‘A’ squad for Sunday’s
clash with England Saxons in Bath will have come as very good news for four
of them, a disappointment for one and a body blow for the other individual.
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What now for Ulster?
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Following Ulster’s unfortunate exit from the European stage the focus now
shifts to the international scene.
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Ulster left with an empty feeling
Monday, 25 January 2010
A shattered Brian McLaughlin yesterday afternoon admitted that he was finding
it hard to believe the results of the final round of Heineken Cup group
stage matches.
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Ulster’s best comes up short in the end
Monday, 25 January 2010
Sometimes your best isn’t quite good enough. Sometimes, even though you have
given your all, the goal for which you have striven so gamely and gallantly
proves elusive nevertheless.
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Tom holding Court now at coalface
Friday, 22 January 2010
WHEN Tom Court joined Ulster, it was as a tighthead prop.
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McLaughlin is keeping the faith
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has given his players the ultimate vote of
confidence by naming an unchanged 27-man squad for Saturday's final Heineken
Cup pool stage game of the season.
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Stunned Attoub hit with huge ban
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Stade Francais prop David Attoub has been handed a 70-week ban for eye gouging
by an independent judicial officer.
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Kidney has Best plans
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Ulster's sidelined captain, Rory Best, is the shock inclusion in Declan
Kidney’s 44-man squad for Ireland’s defence of last season’s Grand Slam.
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