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Rory Best

Rory Best is an Irish former rugby union player.

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Rory Best: Ulster could have gone all the way if it wasn't for Jared Payne red card in Saracens quarter-final

It’s been eight years since Ravenhill hosted knock-out European rugby. While Toulouse are in town tonight, back in 2014 it was Mark McCall’s Saracens.

End of the road: Rory Best in Mayo after completing his 180-mile charity walk from Daisy Lodge in Newcastle. credit: David Cavan

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Former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best on putting rugby in the shade to support Northern Ireland Children’s Cancer charity

The most capped Ulsterman of all time, one of the most decorated Irish internationals in history, and a two-time tourist with the British and Irish Lions.

Note perfect: British-Italian soprano Carly Paoli sings the national anthems before the Northern Ireland v Italy World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park last month. Credit: Liam McBurney/PA

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John Laverty Opinion Northern Ireland undoubtedly should change our national anthem for football matches… we’ve got a ready-made replacement

Should Northern Ireland have an alternative to ‘God Save The Queen’ for international football matches? Yes, undoubtedly yes.

Sporting moment: Actor James Nesbitt with Lady Mary Peters at the Mary Peters Trust event at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast. Credit: Stephen Hamilton

Sports stars turn out to support Mary Peters Trust event

The Mary Peters Trust welcomed an array of famous sporting faces yesterday for its first fundraising event in over 18 months, with the aim of giving ‘every young person the opportunity to succeed in sport’.

Rory Best has taken another significant step into the coaching world. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Rory Best’s first international coaching role confirmed for autumn internationals

Ulster legend Rory Best will be an international forwards coach during a northern hemisphere tour next month.

Finish line: Rory Best arrives in Cong, Co Mayo having completed his 180 mile walk from Newcastle. He was accompanied by Penny O’Brien (6), her parents Kevin and Sinead and sisters Emma and Abigail, who have benefited from Cancer Fund for Children support. Credit: David Cavan

Rory Best singles out ‘inspirational’ Belfast model Bernadette Hagans for praise after completing epic charity trek

Rory Best has told how the “really inspiring story” of Miss Northern Ireland finalist Bernadette Hagans was one of many which helped give him the strength to complete his 180-mile walking challenge for the Cancer Fund for Children.

Listen up: Head coach Warren Gatland instructs his Lions stars during the tour to South Africa. Credit: David Rogers/Getty Images

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Jonathan Bradley Opinion How influential head coach Warren Gatland gets British and Irish Lions to give their all

For so many, a Lions tour represents the unknown and the unprecedented, a once in a lifetime opportunity half the world away.

Rory Best believes Nathan Doak could make a big impact for Ulster this year Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Rory Best tips Nathan Doak for a bright future at Ulster Rugby

Former Ulster and Ireland skipper Rory Best believes Nathan Doak could be ready to put the pressure on John Cooney as early as next season.

Niall Horan tees up for Northern Ireland visit

Niall Horan is finally back home in Ireland after two years away.

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You had to be quite careful: Rory Best opens up on captaining Ireland as NI Protestant, from Ian Paisley impressions to photos at Celtic Park

Johnny Sexton pulled out his smartphone for an opportunity he just could not resist.

Former Ulster star says tour had to go ahead. Credit: Gianluigi Guercia/AFP via Getty Images

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Rory Best

Rory Best: Ulster could have gone all the way if it wasn't for Jared Payne red card in Saracens quarter-final

Former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best on putting rugby in the shade to support Northern Ireland Children’s Cancer charity

John Laverty Opinion Northern Ireland undoubtedly should change our national anthem for football matches… we’ve got a ready-made replacement

Sports stars turn out to support Mary Peters Trust event

Rory Best’s first international coaching role confirmed for autumn internationals

Rory Best singles out ‘inspirational’ Belfast model Bernadette Hagans for praise after completing epic charity trek

Jonathan Bradley Opinion How influential head coach Warren Gatland gets British and Irish Lions to give their all

Rory Best tips Nathan Doak for a bright future at Ulster Rugby

Niall Horan tees up for Northern Ireland visit

You had to be quite careful: Rory Best opens up on captaining Ireland as NI Protestant, from Ian Paisley impressions to photos at Celtic Park

BJ Botha: The Springboks bring hope, even just for a day, and it’s great the opening Lions Test has come around

Rory Best tips Iain Henderson to start Lions Test as one of five Irishmen he has backed to get the nod

Henderson can inspire Lions, insists Best

exclusive Rory Best admits he would still love to pull on Lions jersey and backs Henderson to have major impact