The OFFICIAL Ulster Rugby Thread

Myles Na G. · April 06, 2014, 07:36:12 PM

Was at the game yesterday. Didn't for a moment think it was a red card. After watching the replays, I was even more convinced that it was a collision, not a tackle. In fact, Payne was fortunate he didn't do himself serious damage, when you look at how his head and neck take the force of the impact. The Ulster player was focused so intently on getting under the ball that he wasn't aware of Goode's position. It wasn't a mistimed tackle, or a poorly executed tackle, or a reckless tackle. It was a collision.

Great game, otherwise. Ulster so nearly pulled it off.

screenexile · July 01, 2014, 10:52:49 AM

Things not well at "Kingspan Stadium" it would seem. First Humphries goes then Anscombe . . .

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/ulster-coach-mark-anscombe-knew-game-was-up-after-david-humphreys-left-30395698.html

Myles Na G. · July 01, 2014, 05:15:45 PM

Quote from: screenexile on July 01, 2014, 10:52:49 AM
Things not well at "Kingspan Stadium" it would seem. First Humphries goes then Anscombe . . .

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/ulster-coach-mark-anscombe-knew-game-was-up-after-david-humphreys-left-30395698.html

Anscombe, from what I hear, wasn't popular with a lot of the players. His management style could be described as abrasive. The only thing that kept him in his job was the fact that he was a Humphries appointment - as soon as David decided to take off, Anscombe's days were numbered. The appointment of Les Kiss is a good move. He's well respected and liked by Ulster's Ireland players, so he'll start off with a fair wind at his back. I wouldn't read too much into Humphries' departure either. He got made an offer which he felt he couldn't turn down - happens all the time in professional sport. Good luck to him.

theticklemister · September 12, 2014, 09:19:29 PM

Jim Neilly has just described the weather in Ravenhill in his words " This is like that Irish song, the Foggy Dew". He'll be getting his p45 in the morn

Tony Baloney · September 12, 2014, 09:35:26 PM

Quote from: theticklemister on September 12, 2014, 09:19:29 PM
Jim Neilly has just described the weather in Ravenhill in his words " This is like that Irish song, the Foggy Dew". He'll be getting his p45 in the morn

Paisley and Jim Branning are the glorious dead he refers to.

stiffler · November 19, 2014, 09:59:40 PM

What's best way from city centre out to ravenhill?

Are there any public transport options specifically for the games?

Tony Baloney · November 19, 2014, 10:48:55 PM

Quote from: stiffler on November 19, 2014, 09:59:40 PM
What's best way from city centre out to ravenhill?

Are there any public transport options specifically for the games?

Bus from Europa leaves an hour before kick off.

michaelg · November 19, 2014, 11:00:47 PM

Taxi up the Ormeau Road to the Errigle or Big House for a pre match pint would only be about a fiver from city centre.