The Front Row Union

Kidney bumbles as Ireland stumbles

Editor — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:02:25 +0000

Scrums should be a time of joy for any front row forward, not a time of fear and trepidation ...

What’s eating Gilbert Orange?

Editor — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:12:12 +0000

Soldiers are we, shoulder to shoulder and we'll fight for no surrender. Gilbert knows best, but does anyone know all the words ...

Willis breaks leg as Ravens lose to Connacht

Editor — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:16:08 +0000

Ulster's scrum half concerns for next season deepen as Cillian Willis breaks his leg in the Ravens match against Connacht ...

Ireland team for Scotland.

Editor — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:57:46 +0000

The FRU expects a prickly time for Ireland against a rejuvenated Scotland. This one could go either way ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 28

Editor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:10:05 +0000

Matches start on Wednesday this week, so make sure you get your predictions in on time if you want to bag a full house ...

Ireland 27 Wales 12

Editor — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:08:23 +0000

Keith Earls scores his second try as Ireland cruise to victory against a disjointed and disappointing Wales ...

Ravens 62 Aberavon 0

Editor — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:18:01 +0000

Mike Allen puts in an impressive performance for Ulster Ravens against Aberavon. Pity there weren't more there to see it ...

URSC AGM Advance Notice

Editor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:27:24 +0000

Ulster supporters have their say. Vote in the URSC Annual General Meeting ...

Ravens Team for Aberavon

Editor — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:20:03 +0000

A better mix of youth and experience for the Ravens as they look towards a semi-final place...

Ireland team for Wales

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:17:48 +0000

Kidney turns his back on Irish development as he makes only one change for Wales ...

Sun, Sea, Sand and Rugby

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:20:35 +0000

Rugby in Lanzarote. Get your team in now for fun in the sun ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 27

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:26:01 +0000

RBS Six Nations and the tail end of the British and Irish Cup matches. Get your predictions in ...

The ‘C’ WORD

Ballpark — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:31:39 +0000

Language Parky! Ballpark watches his P's & Q's as he reviews Ulsters performance on Friday ...

Scarlets 25 Ulster 8

Editor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:20:47 +0000

Yesterday I was disappointed I hadn't managed to get on the trip to Llanelli, today I'm glad I didn't ...

Ulster team for Scarlets

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:27:50 +0000

The three FRU amigos will be there again this year. Will they see a different result ...

British and Irish Cup Update

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:57:07 +0000

Just a heads up that the last round of the B & I Cup has been split over two weekends. Disappointing ...

Simple Minds

Ballpark — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:47:38 +0000

Don't you forget about me. Parky's back with Simple Minds or is it a mind that's ...

Ulster squad for Scarlets

Editor — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:17:35 +0000

Have Ulster improved this season? Winning games like this will certainly help ...

UAFC Hack Attack

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:20:10 +0000

Unfortunately our friends over on the UAFC have been attacked by hackers yet again. It may take a couple of days to get the site and the messageboard fully restored.

This appears to be a more agressive attack but hopefully the main site should be up and running by tonight, [...]

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 26

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:18:10 +0000

Check out the February winners for the Manager of the Month ...

England 16 Ireland 20

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:58:26 +0000

A win is a win, but Ireland still have a lot of concerns to take out of this game ...

Ulster Ravens 21 London Welsh 17

Editor — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:17:51 +0000

The Ravens fail to fly in poor conditions, leaving qualification for the semi-finals in the balance ...

Ravens team for Welsh

Editor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:42:41 +0000

Brady to lead and O'Connor to control what needs to be "at least" a four try romp against London Welsh ...

Being There

Editor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:03:00 +0000

Want to be a sports photographer? Colin Heyburn of rugbypicture.co.uk tells how he got to be there ...

Ireland team for England

Editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:22:00 +0000

Lock down selection or develop the team? The dilemma's of an International manager ...

Ravens squad for London Welsh

Editor — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:28:32 +0000

Another strong squad for the Ravens match. Let's hope they do better this time ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 25

Editor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:05:44 +0000

It's a bumper week this week with the RBS Six Nations and the B & I Cup. Don't miss out ...

Logan’s Run – Quest for World Domination

Ballpark — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:36:28 +0000

Parky turns his mind to world domination and the good all days when all things were possible ...

Ulster 22 Dragons 22

Editor — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:38:42 +0000

Luke Charteris leads by example to give Ulster an uncomfortable night at Ravenhill ...

Ulster team for Dragons

Editor — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:35:23 +0000

It's a 7:10 kick off so don't be late as this one's going to be brutal from the start ...

Ulster squad for Dragons

Editor — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:17:22 +0000

Willie, won't he? The FRU says yes. What do you think of our selection ...

Predictions League 2009 Week 24

Editor — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:50 +0000

Back to the Magners League this week. Get your predictions in by Friday ...

Ravens struggle in Llanelli

Editor — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:56:39 +0000

A shock draw against Llanelli leaves the Ravens with some work to do ...

Ireland can concentrate on World Cup

Editor — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:05:29 +0000

Bigger, faster, stronger, better! France hammer Ireland ...

The Turks are coming!

Editor — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:57:34 +0000

Lock up your daughters, the Turks are coming to slay the Dragons ...

Ravens Squad for Llanelli.

Editor — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:47:39 +0000

Super duper strong Ravens side should romp home on Friday night with something to spare ...

The Six Nations gets off to a flying start… get your tickets today with viagogo!

Editor — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:09:19 +0000

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Leaf Properties Lanzarote Player of the Month – January.

Editor — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:55:50 +0000

Power, pace, and a really nice bloke! Andrew Trimble scoops the Player of the Month prize for January ...

Ireland squad for France

Editor — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:03:57 +0000

Ulster men are few and far between in Ireland's selection for the French game ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 23

Editor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:14:58 +0000

Get your predictions in for the RBS Six Nations and the British and Irish Cup ...

Eve of Destruction

Ballpark — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:07:53 +0000

Parky reviews the first day of the 2010 Six Nations and the Wolfhounds at Ravenhill ...

Leinster A 0 – 9 Ulster Ravens

Editor — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:31:16 +0000

Really enjoying watching this young Ravens side. Get off your ass and get along next time ...

Sharksworld – Super 14 Competition

Editor — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:36:10 +0000

Get your team in for Sharksworld's Fantazy League Competition. Do it now. Do it ....

Ireland v Italy Preview.

Editor — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:22:16 +0000

Ireland to win, but with some difficulties at scrum time ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 22

Editor — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:49:37 +0000

The Six Nations start this weekend. Will Ireland complete back to back Grand Slams? Get your predictions in ...

The Front Row Union – 6 Nations

Editor — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:30:20 +0000

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England Saxons 17 –13 Ireland A

Editor — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:53:54 +0000

Thanks to Flat-top who trotted along to his regular stomping ground to stalk a few Ulster players ...

Gallery Updates!

Editor — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:47:43 +0000

We've had substantial additions to three of our Heineken Cup galleries. Enjoy ...

Hoodie Offer for FRU Readers

Editor — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:15:36 +0000

Get a discount hoodie at sportrolley.com. Order now before stocks run out ...

Update on Johann “Joe” Muller

Editor — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:56:03 +0000

More details on Johann "Joe" Muller from our new friends in Durban. Thanks sharksworld ...

England Saxons v Ireland A

Editor — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:53:24 +0000

Ireland A face England Saxons in Bath, lets hope the Wolfhounds see some changes next week ...

Even more, even more Bath v Ulster Pictures

Editor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:20:31 +0000

Thanks to Rooster for sending in pictures. More pictures and videos have now arrived from Ruth Less...

Bath 10 Ulster 28

Editor — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:32:36 +0000

Ulster scorers Wallace and Cave get last minute advice under the watchful eye of Brian McLaughlin ...

Team for Bath

Editor — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:40:37 +0000

Ulster fans in All Bar One, Bath, are in shock when they are texted the starting linup for tomorrows game ...

80 Minutes with Chairman Kimble & no Tartan Terror to speak of!

Ballpark — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:56:58 +0000

Parky finds himself stuck in the middle of the 2BC. Could it get any worse? Give me a N, N, N, N ...

Ulster Squad for Bath

Editor — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:52:08 +0000

Will the Bath Badger still be cheering come Saturday night? Probably not ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 21

Editor — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:45:17 +0000

As the tension mounts towards Saturdays big game don't forget to get your prediction in ...

View from the Prom

Editor — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:56:00 +0000

A good time was had by all at Ulster's Heineken Cup win over Edinburgh ...

Ulster 21 Edinburgh 13

Editor — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:13:45 +0000

Isaac is the Boss and master of all he surveys as Ulster finally get a result against Edinburgh ...

Ulster Team for Edinburgh

Editor — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:33:41 +0000

Ulster to overcome the weather and their opponents to come away with a comfortable win. Eventually ...

Ulster squad for Edinburgh

Editor — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:19:01 +0000

With four to drop out before Thursdays final selection we run our eye over the runners and riders ...

A Nation Turns It’s Lonely Eyes To You

Ballpark — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:27:58 +0000

The lack of rugby in recent weeks has diverted Parky's attention towards less wholesome matters ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 20

Editor — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:59:19 +0000

It's back to the Heineken Cup this week, the question is how many games will be played ...

Five tees and a wedding!

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:18:27 +0000

It's all fun on the slopes for some of Belfast's finest young men. No sign of Iris though ...

Ospreys Match Postponed

Editor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:59:02 +0000

For some reason Jenny Frost, and possibly the rest of the Kittens, has caused the Ospreys game to be postponed ...

Being There

Ballpark — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:20:30 +0000

Do any Ulster players "walk on water"? Not yet says Parky ...

Ulster squad for Ospreys

Editor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:20:49 +0000

I expect Ulster to disrupt and destroy with an abrasive side against the Ospreys ...

Belfast Blog

Editor — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:44:27 +0000

A well wrapped Adam Kyriacou reports on his first visit to Ravers ...

Leaf Properties Lanzarote Player of the Month – December

Editor — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:44:32 +0000

Ulster legend and "top bloke" Justin Fitzpatrick scoops the Player of the Month Award for December ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 19

Editor — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:50:26 +0000

Wolf and Stevey Johnston set the pace at the start of the New Year. Can you match them ...

Ulster 15 Munster 10

Editor — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:08:05 +0000

A win, is a win, is a win and it's always good to put one over on the Turnips ...

View from the Prom

Editor — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:29:23 +0000

Has the curse of games past finally been lifted ...

More Brussels Pictures

Editor — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:09:00 +0000

We’ve got more pictures from the ill fated Brussels trip, they may have missed the game but it appears that everyone still managed to have a good time.

Click on the thumbnail to view all . Thanks to Phil, Davy, Steve and Alan for sending in their photos, and a special thanks to Texel [...]

Ulster team for Munster

Editor — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:24:27 +0000

With the final selection announced we're still predicting a comfortable win for the Ulstermen ...

Hometowner Mystifies even the Hometowners!

Ballpark — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:31:48 +0000

Someone is dancing on ice, is it Parky, Clancy or tomorrow's fixture ...

A Year en Province

Editor — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:44:27 +0000

Enjoy our photo montage of the past year, great times ...

Squad for Munster

Editor — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:21:49 +0000

The FRU expects Ulster to play their most attacking team available against the Turnips, interesting times indeed ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 18

Editor — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:36:15 +0000

An early start this week, get your perdictions in by Thursday ...

Leinster 15 Ulster 3

Editor — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:50:18 +0000

Ulster were certainly unfortunate not to have come away with more from their encounter with Leinster at the RDS ...

Bored at Christmas?

Editor — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:11:32 +0000

Relatives anoying, TV crap? Then read Stand Up this Christmas ...

Ulster team for Leinster

Editor — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:52:35 +0000

Chocked full of Christmas Spirit I predict a rare win for Ulster in this Boxing day encounter ...

In the Hyacinth House

Ballpark — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:32:35 +0000

Who cares if he's gay or not, Thomas is no role model ...

Johann Muller for Ulster?

Editor — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:18:25 +0000

Speculation in South Africa that SA lock Johann Muller is on his way to Ravenhill ...

Ulster squad for Leinster

Editor — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:14:26 +0000

Ulster "expects every man to do his duty" as they send down a depleted team ...

Oh little town of Brussels

Editor — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:43:06 +0000

Conspiracy theories abound as The FRU return beaten but unbowed from Brussels ...

Boys on Tour’s big adventure!

Editor — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:34:57 +0000

Tin Tin and the Thompson Twins enjoy a night out in Brussels ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 17

Editor — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:01:04 +0000

Don't forget to get your predictions in over the holiday season, especially all Civil Servants who only surf at work ...

Stade Francais 29 Ulster 16

Editor — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:47:13 +0000

Ulster fans enjoy the game in Belgium. Hmm ...

Springtime for Mad Max & Stade Paris – Riders On The Storm Part Deux!

Ballpark — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:19:02 +0000

Springtime for Hitler? Mad Max bears the brunt of Ballpark's wrath ...

Brussels Pictures Pt. 1

Editor — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:47:21 +0000

The fans are there, but where's the game ...

Stade Francais v Ulster Rescheduled

Editor — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:39:33 +0000

Details of Ulster's rescheduled game against Stade Francais. Don't know yet if it's on TV ...

Riders on The Storm

Ballpark — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:58:49 +0000

Into this world we're thrown like a dog without a bone ...

Team Named for Stade

Editor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:19:26 +0000

Team's announced. Come on you ULSTERRRRRRRRRRRR ...

Photographer accused of “doctoring” photos!

Editor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:20:38 +0000

The FRU receives extraordinary unpublished photos of "that gouging" incident ...

Ulster fans prepare for Brussels

Editor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:56:52 +0000

Ulster fans are buying thousands of goggles and eye patches in preparation for Saturdays game ...

Ulster extend their squad for Stade

Editor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:25:02 +0000

Ulster announce a huge squad but who will be making the trip to Brussels ...

INTOUCH Rugby Online Launch

Editor — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:55 +0000

We are pleased to announce a new online Rugby and Lifestyle Magazine ...

Raging Raven Rants!

Editor — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:07:18 +0000

He's certainly Raging and that's no bull, but what have Stade Francais done to upset him ...

Hot to trot!

The Insider — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:44:38 +0000

News so hot that simply everyone is talking about it ...

The sportstrolley.com Predictions League Week 16

Editor — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:32:34 +0000

Will you be able to match Aintnothinbuta this week? Make your predictions here ...