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Hotshot: Ulster fly-half Johnny McPhillips

Date of birth 13 March 1997. Country IrelandOn target: Johnny McPhillips in goal-kicking action for Ulster A. (Photo: Inpho)When did you start playing rugby? My older brother Patrick played at Northern (in Gosforth) and Dad did some coaching …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Ulster hooker Adam McBurney

Date of birth 5 September 1996. Country IrelandUp for the cup: McBurney (left) celebrates Ireland's U20 World Cup semi-final win. (Photo: Inpho)How did you get into rugby? My uncle Maurice McBurney was the only one of my family that played, so …Continue reading »

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Ireland: Four proud provinces stand up in Europe

The statement wins of Ulster, Leinster and Munster over Clermont, Northampton and Leicester have proved the Irish provinces' resolve remains in tactGood day at the office: Rob Herring celebrates a deserved win over Clermont AuvergneBy Alex Shaw Four proud provinces. That’s the mantra of Irish rugby and it certainly lived up to that billing …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Ulster full-back Jacob Stockdale

Date of birth: 3 April 1996. Country: Ireland.Breakthrough: Stockdale scoring his first Pro12 try for Ulster. (Photo: Inpho)Tell us about your rugby background… My dad and grandad played and I started when I was about six at …Continue reading »

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