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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »