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Rory Sutherland is waiting to find out if he needs surgery on the shoulder injury he suffered playing for Scotland against France three weeks ago. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Rory Sutherland signs for Ulster on short-term deal

8 October 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Rory Sutherland signs for Ulster on short-term deal

ULSTER have confirmed the signing of Rory Sutherland on a short-term deal, ending speculation – at least for the rest of this season – that the Scotland prop would either return to former club Edinburgh …

Former Scotland assistant coach Dan McFarland took up the reins at Ulster in August 2018. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Ulster: Dan McFarland plays down value of insider information

2 September 2020 David Barnes 2

Former Scotland assistant coach says his team is ready to make amends for last year’s humbling PRO14 play-off defeat to Glasgow Warriors …

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Ulster v Glasgow: second-half slump sees Warriors sustain heavy loss

7 September 2019 Stuart Bathgate 1

Dave Rennie’s team run out of steam after finishing first half ahead …

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Glasgow v Ulster: ‘Perfect preparation for Grand Final,’ says Dave Rennie

17 May 2019 David Barnes 1

Glasgow Warriors head coach is unconcerned by late dip after excellent opening 70-minutes …

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The Offside Line’s End of Year Awards for 2018

31 December 2018 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Offside Line’s End of Year Awards for 2018

Including the result of our public poll for favourite game of the year, which returned a surprise winner …

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Bennett aims to build on burgeoning partnership with Scott

5 September 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Bennett aims to build on burgeoning partnership with Scott

The midfield pairing have a central role to play for Edinburgh this season …

Luke Hamilton
Edinburgh Rugby

Hamilton aims to hit the heights with Edinburgh after peaking in August

4 September 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Hamilton aims to hit the heights with Edinburgh after peaking in August

Flanker spent the summer climbing Britains highest mountains, but the big challenge starts now with Edinburgh …

Dan McFarland
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McFarland released to take over as head coach at Ulster

19 August 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on McFarland released to take over as head coach at Ulster

FORMER Scotland forwards coach Dan McFarland has been released from his SRU contract so that he can take on his new role …

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Danny Wilson confirmed as Scotland’s next forwards coach

18 June 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Danny Wilson confirmed as Scotland’s next forwards coach

Former Cardiff Blues head coach was set to join English side Wasps but couldn’t resist lure of international rugby …

Adam Hastings and Finn Russell.
International

Summer tour: Adam Hastings has chance to claim the keys to No 10

12 May 2018 Stuart Bathgate 1

SCOTLAND still have a huge amount of rugby to be played between now and the 2019 World Cup, and Gregor Townsend is not exactly running out of time to decide on his squad for the tournament …

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