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Quiz: What do you know about Rory Best's career?
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Thursday, 18 April 2019 07:50
So after 15 years in professional rugby, Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best will call time on his career after this year's World Cup.From Grand Slam glory to Heineken Cup heartache, the 36-year-old has been through the lot as a player.How much can you remember about his career?
Ireland captain Best to retire after World Cup
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Thursday, 18 April 2019 02:00
Ireland and Ulster captain Rory Best will retire after this year's World Cup in Japan.The hooker, 36, made his international debut in 2005 and his tally of 117 caps is the third highest for Ireland."It is with mixed feelings that I announce my retirement from Ulster Rugby as of the end of this season," said Best. "This feels like the…
Ulster prop Marty Moore ruled out for season with ankle ligament injury
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Wednesday, 17 April 2019 05:04
Ulster prop Marty Moore has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an ankle ligament injury sustained in the win over Edinburgh last weekend.Ulster revealed on Wednesday that Moore will visit a specialist this week.Jacob Stockdale suffered a hamstring injury in the same Pro14 game at Murrayfield and his recovery is being "monitored on an ongoing basis".…
Bryce Heem: Worcester winger suspended for four weeks for tip tackle
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Wednesday, 17 April 2019 02:15
Worcester Warriors winger Bryce Heem will miss the rest of the season after being suspended for a tip tackle on Sale's Paolo Odogwu. Heem, 30, has been banned for four weeks after contesting the charge at an RFU disciplinary panel hearing.He was sin-binned for the tackle in the second half of Warriors' 39-17 Premiership win against Sale. Sale centre Rohan…
Sacked Folau requests hearing over anti-gay post
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Tuesday, 16 April 2019 22:01
Israel Folau has requested a code of conduct hearing after Rugby Australia ended his contract over a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.The 30-year-old had 48 hours to ask for the hearing or accept being sacked.Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle said Folau's request "was not an unexpected outcome". She added: "We will now work…
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