Trimble and Herring named Ulster captains as Rory Best stands down

ULSTER HAVE CONFIRMED that Andrew Trimble and Rob Herring will captain the squad for the 2016/17 season, replacing Rory Best. Director of rugby Les Kiss indicated that the “new leadership structure” came with the blessing of Ireland captain Best. Trimble has vast experience. Source: James Crombie/INPHO 31-year-old Trimble is Ulster’s most capped player with 206 appearances, […]

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We’ll Leave It There So: Davy steps down, Paralympic heroes return and today’s sport

Home Michael McKillop and Jason Smyth show off their gold medals. Source: James Crombie/INPHO Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down as manager of the Clare senior hurling team, ending speculation around his future in the role.Ireland’s Paralympic team have returned home to a hero’s welcome after winning 11 medals at the Games in Rio.Bohemians have struck […]

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Ex-Limerick minor hurler Fitzgerald promoted to senior Connacht contract

FORMER LIMERICK MINOR hurler Conor Fitzgerald will advance onto a senior professional contract with Connacht next season. The 21-year-old out-half joined Connacht’s academy at the start of the current season after being released from Munster’s academy last year. Fitzgerald has taken his chances since making the move to Connacht. Source: Bryan Keane/INPHO Former Ireland U20s […]

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