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		<title>Predictions Week 11.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve included the Ulster A away game to Cardiff A on Friday night so predictions to be in by 6:00pm Friday 21st November.

		
		
		
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			Ulster A vCardiff A
			
				Ulster A
				Draw
				Cardiff A
			
			England v South Africa 
			
				England 
				Draw
				South Africa
			
			Ireland  v Argentina
			
				Ireland
				 Draw
				Argentina
			
			Scotland  v Canada 
			
				Scotland
				Draw
				Canada
			
			Wales  v New Zealand 
			
				Wales
				Draw
				New Zealand
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/17/predictions-week-11/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 10 Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You can also see how you are doing for the month to date.


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Predictions Week 9.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/17/predictions-week-10-results/</link>
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		<title>Ireland 3 New Zealand 22, Saturday 15th November 2008</title>
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This was my first trip down to Dublin for an International for quite some time and needless to say my first trip to Croke Park for an International.
I must say that the whole trip was very enjoyable, apart from the result of course. Having left it too late to get on the train from Belfast [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/17/ireland-3-new-zealand-22-saturday-15th-november-2008/</link>
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		<title>Ulster 62 Portugal 6, Thursday 13th November 2008</title>
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Ulster romped to a convincing ten try victory against an outclassed but spirited Portugal side. Centre Cave led the way with four tries, Nagusa and McCrea added two a piece and Hanna and Whitten chipped in with one each.
In an open running game Ulster easily outclassed their opponents in attack and defence with Pollock, Cave [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/14/ulster-62-portugal-6-thursday-13th-november-2008/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Portugal. Ulster Man of the Match.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plenty of contenders for Man of the Match in this ten try romp for Ulster. Make your choice below.

Poll closes midnight Thursday 20th November.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/14/ulster-v-portugal-ulster-man-of-the-match/</link>
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		<title>LEST WE FORGET Parts 1-5 and more&#8230;.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LEST WE FORGET - Part 1.
It is Armistice Day and 90 years since the Great war breathed its last shuddering gasp.  When Robbie Diack, David Pollock and Stephen Ferris next run unto the Ravenhill turf to rapturous applause from the Ulster fans, it would be fitting to spare, as I will, a brief second [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/11/lest-we-forget-parts-1-5-and-more/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 9 Results.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

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Predictions Week 11.
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Predictions Week 10.
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Predictions Week 9.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/10/week-9-results/</link>
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		<title>Ireland 55 Canada 0, Saturday 8th November 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[



 Stephen Ferris. Impressive display!



 Tony Buckley. Wooden display!



This was pretty much a nothing match played in poor conditions at a wet and blustery and very quiet Thomond Park.
Ireland overcame a weak Canada by going through the motions. Fortunately they did not have to show too much imagination or skill and it was disappointing to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/10/ireland-50-canada-0-saturday-8th-november-2008/</link>
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		<title>Strictly Humph Dancing!</title>
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 Rachel and Ian have been enjoying working together!



Thanks to our spy, Glynncommando, The FRU can exclusively reveal that part of the reason that Ian Humphreys has not been starting for Ulster is that he has been involved in a heavy schedule with the TV reality programme Strictly Come Dancing.
Ian, masquerading on the show as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/10/strictly-humph-dancing/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 10.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Second week of the Autumn Internationals - a bit more difficult this week.
Predictions to be in by 6.00pm Thursday 13th November.

		
		
		
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			Ulster v Portugal
			
				Ulster
				Draw
				Portugal
			
			Wales v Canada
			
				Wales
				 Draw
				Canada
			
			England v Australia
			
				England
				Draw
				Australia
			
			Scotland v South Africa
			
				Scotland
				Draw
				South Africa
			
			Ireland v New Zealand
			
				Ireland
				Draw
				New Zealand
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/10/predictions-week-10/</link>
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		<title>Twit-Bits, Rugby Romance &#038; Touring Troubles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the autumn hiatus in provincial rugby looms and the Northern Unions embark on their annual fill the coffers series against mainly the Southern Hemisphere teams, it is time to solemnly reflect on the past few months of rugby tribulation, redemption and assorted asides.
CARDIGANS AT DAWN!
Mention of the internationals brings a long past trip to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/03/twit-bits-rugby-romance-touring-troubles/</link>
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		<title>Iowa State University v The Panthers</title>
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The Front Row Union&#8217;s  favourite American side the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lady Panthers are playing today in the Midwest Division 1 Playoff. If the girls beat Iowa State University they will go through to the Midwest State Finals in March.
This is a huge step up for the girls who have already been promoted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/11/01/iowa-state-university-v-the-panthers/</link>
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		<title>Ulster 22 Munster 6, 25th October 2008</title>
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David Pollock, one of Ulster Rugby&#8217;s rising young stars.
Picture www.rugbypicture.co.uk



Irrespective of the perceived strength of the Munster side this was a well deserved and welcome win for Ulster Rugby.
Playing into a strong wind, Ulster knew they had to hit the floor running and things looked to be going according to plan when they destroyed the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/26/ulster-22-munster-6-25th-october-2008/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 8 Results.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Manager of the Month for October is a tie this week between bags (who else) and Mr Frosty, with Solid Air just one point behind. As bags has already won Manager of the Month for September a brand spanking new T-Shirt will be winging it&#8217;s way towards Mr Frosty. 
Remember if you are struggling [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/26/predictions-week-8-results/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 9.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A week off before the Autumn International Series so you&#8217;ve two weeks to study the form.
Get your predictions in by 13:00 Saturday 8th November.

		
		
		
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			Ulster v Llanelli
			
				Ulster
				 Draw
				Llanelli
			
			Cardiff v Leinster
			
				Cardiff
				Draw
				Leinster
			
			Connacht v Ospreys 
			
				Connacht
				Draw
				Ospreys
			
			Dragons v Glasgow 
			
				Dragons
				Draw
				Glasgow
			
			Edinburgh v Munster 
			
				Edinburgh
				Draw
				Munster
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/26/predictions-week-9/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Munster. Ulster Man of the Match.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plenty of good performances against an underpowered Munster. Here&#8217;s your chance to show your appreciation.
Vote now.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/26/ulster-v-munster-ulster-man-of-the-match/</link>
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		<title>Home Thoughts from a Cod!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my first article of the new season I complimented the Ulster Branch on their blitzkrieg marketing tactics which were a more pro active approach than previously encountered.  Central to this was the theme of purchasing your season ticket on the Terrace since the capacity of the venerable old concrete steps would be greatly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/25/home-thoughts-from-a-cod/</link>
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		<title>Connacht 8/9/10 May 2009. Venue Sportsground</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Coach departs and returns to Montgomery Road, (off Castlereagh Road).  Match tickets can be purchased on match night at the stadium.  Final details will be published on the UR web site as well as on the UAFC and FRU sites following confirmation of date/kick off time.
Fans wishing to travel with us should make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/24/connacht-8910-may-2009-venue-sportsground/</link>
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		<title>Glasgow 17/18/19 April 2009. Venue Firhill Arena.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This trip will be a night stop over.  Match date and kick off time to be confirmed, but we will travel over and back on the Stena HSS.  Transfer time to Glasgow is a little over two hours.  Coach drop off/pick up point to be advised.
Departure times and ferry timings to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/24/glasgow-171819-april-2009-venue-firhill-arena/</link>
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		<title>Leinster 27/28/29 March 2009. Venue RDS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This will be a day trip, departing and returning to Montgomery Road, (off Castlereagh Road).  Match tickets should be available through Ravenhill nearer the date, as well as on the Leinster website.  Final details will be published on the UR web site and on the UAFC and FRU sites following confirmation of kick [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/24/leinster-trip-272829-march-2009/</link>
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		<title>Munster, 3rd January 2009. Venue Thomond Park, Limerick</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Munster trip will be a Saturday night stopover.  The match will be played at Thomond Park on Saturday 3rd January 2008, KO 19:30.  We will run a bus down on the Saturday, departing Montgomery Road (off Castlereagh Road) at 10.00am, and arriving in plenty of time for a pre match meal.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/24/munster-3rd-january-2009-venue-thomond-park-limerick/</link>
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		<title>Edinburgh 9th January 2009. Venue Murrayfield</title>
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THIS MATCH HAS NOW BEEN CONFIRMED FOR FRIDAY 9th JANUARY 2009.
This trip will also be a night stop over.  Match date and kick off time to be confirmed, (hopefully a Saturday), and we will travel over and back on the Stena HSS.  Coach transfer from Stranraer is about three hours.  Our drop [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/24/edinburgh-91011-january-2009-venue-murrayfield/</link>
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		<title>RUGBY BALLS from RAVENHILL No. 11.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[URSC OFFER TANTRIC SEX LESSONS TO AID RECRUITMENT DRIVE
In a bid to drive up membership of the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club, current chairman, The Original Kimble, has volunteered to instruct new members in the joys of Tantric-Sex.
Kimble, who has travelled widely in the Far East, as far as Poland, has learned the secrets of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/22/rugby-balls-from-ravenhill-no-11/</link>
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		<title>Are You a Mini Clubman?</title>
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Do you remember the Mini Clubman?  My dad owned one when I was a nipper.  It was a hybrid car, with the face of a mini and the backside of a garden shed.  Indeed if you owned one of the deluxe type with timber trims, then analogies with garden sheds with an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/21/are-you-a-mini-clubman/</link>
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		<title>More Harlequins Photos.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Rooster for sending in more pictures.
You can see Rooster&#8217;s match pictures here.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/21/more-harlequins-photos/</link>
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		<title>Harlequins 42 Ulster 21. 18th October 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This was a great occasion spoilt by one man, namely Welsh referee and Dergman lookalike Tim Hayes. On our travels over the last few years, particularly round Heineken Cup time, there are often discussions on the relative merits of the Magners League and the Guinness Premiership, however one thing that can not be argued is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/21/harlequins-42-ulster-21-18th-october-2008/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 7 Results.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mr bags is still holding on to his lead but there are four or five in contention for manager of the the month. 
Make sure you get your entry in for this week. Go here to enter
Don&#8217;t forget to vote for Harlequins v Ulster, Ulster Man of the Match. Vote here.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/21/predictions-week-7-results/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 8.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Back to the Magners League this week and guess what - the Welsh are missing!
Only three games, but you still get a bonus point if you get all three right.

		
		
		
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			Connacht v Edinburgh 
			
				Connacht
				Draw
				Edinburgh
			
			Glasgow v Leinster 
			
				Glasgow
				Draw
				Leinster
			
			Ulster v Munster 
			
				Ulster
				Draw
				Munster
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/21/predictions-week-8/</link>
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		<title>Harlequins v Ulster. Ulster Man of the Match.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who kept their head when all around were losing theirs? Who stood up and was counted when the chips were down. How many more misquotations and mixed metaphors can we use?
Vote here for your Ulster MotM.
Poll closes midnight Thursday.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/21/harlequins-v-ulster-ulster-man-of-the-match/</link>
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		<title>Border Raiders.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two seasons ago when The Borders were playing their last game against Ulster at Ravenhill we took a picture of four visiting supporters to commemorate the occasion.
We were delighted to meet up with two of these Border supporters with their sons at the Stade Francais game and were even more delighted to hear that now [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/14/border-raiders/</link>
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		<title>Where Do You FRU?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Little did we know that when we started this website three years ago that by this time we&#8217;d have regular readers in over 30 countries around the world.
From the map below you can see the spread across the world&#8217;s continents. While the bulk of our readers come from the UK we have regular visits from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/14/where-do-you-fru/</link>
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		<title>Panthers Wrap Up League.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Panthers travelled to local rivals UW Madison on Saturday to play the final two games of their league programme against UW Madison and UW Oshkosh.
First up were UW Madison in a hard fought match. It was close over the first 30 minutes with Biedenbender, Jensen and Houston all scoring for the Panthers in answer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/14/panthers-wrap-up-league/</link>
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		<title>Who Will Deliver First?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Ulster struggling in both the league and the cup, we&#8217;re desperate to bring you some good news. We&#8217;re happy to announce that number one Fruette, Mrs Derg, is expecting a Fruette minor.
The question on everyone&#8217;s lips is will she deliver the baby before Ulster deliver another win?
From the picture you can tell that it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/13/who-will-deliver-first/</link>
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		<title>Ulster 10 Stade Francais 26, 11th October 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[




Paddy Wallace, try scorer against Stade Francais.
Photo www.rugbypicture.co.uk




If they had got stuck in a bit earlier maybe things would have been different.
OK Ulster were playing into a strong wind and the first half performance against the Ospreys was probably weighing heavily on their minds but if Ulster were to have any chance against the form [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/13/ulster-10-stade-francais-26-11th-october-2008/</link>
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		<title>Jim Figgerty seen in Ravenhill crowd!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Denis Hickie being spotted in the crowd Friday week ago, it set off a whole motorways length, trail of speculation amongst Ulster fans.  Denis on the wing for Ulster the UAFC blurted.  The truth turned out to be rather more prosaic.  The ex Leinster wing was on a scouting mission on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/13/jim-figgerty-seen-in-ravenhill-crowd/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 6 Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few moves this week but Mr Bags is still holding on out in front. 
Another Heineken Cup week this week. You can enter here. 
Vote for Ulster Man of the Match for the Stade game here. 
As always, check your own scores. Any problems contact editor@thefru.co.uk

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/13/predictions-week-6-results/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 7.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another Heineken Cup week. One point for predicting the winner, five points for predicting a draw and a bonus point for every correct group of four.
Predictions to be in by 6:00pm Friday 17th October.

		
		
		
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			Glasgow v Toulouse
			
				Glasgow
				 Draw
				Toulouse
			
			Treviso v Leicester
			
				Treviso
				Draw
				Leicester
			
			Stade Francais v Llanelli 
			
				Stade Francais
				Draw
				Llanelli
			
			Harlequins v Ulster
			
				Harlequins
				Draw
				Ulster
			
			Ospreys v Perpignan 
			
				Ospreys
				Draw
				Perpignan
			
			Leinster v Wasps 
			
				Leinster
				Draw
				Wasps
			
			Biarritz [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/13/predictions-week-7/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Stade Francais. Ulster Man of the Match</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Slowly getting there. A good display from the forwards with Cunningham, Wallace and O&#8217;Connor all having good games in the backs. Who&#8217;s your pick!


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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/13/ulster-v-stade-fraincais-ulster-man-of-the-match/</link>
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		<title>URSC Meet the Players 2.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A crowd of approximately 50 supporters greeted Ulster&#8217;s new boys at the URSC Meet the Players evening at Newforge last Wednesday.
With the players looking slightly ill at ease things got of to a somewhat shaky start with Jonathan Bill&#8217;s opening remarks. It was unfortunate that he forgot the name of Chris Latham as the donor [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/07/ursc-meet-the-players-2/</link>
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		<title>Panthers on the Prowl</title>
		<description><![CDATA[




Brittany Houston. Five try hero?




UW-Milwaukee Lady Panthers took a huge step forward in their quest to be promoted to Midwest Division One by beating number four seeds the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Despite a 400 mile round trip and the fact that The Panthers were missing some key players the girls settled in quickly and immediately [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/06/panthers-on-the-prowl/</link>
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		<title>Ulster All Starzz!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
The FRU can exclusively reveal that kit sponsors Kukri have signed Ulsters&#8217; new players as a six piece boy band.
The group, led by front man Cillian Willis, performed for the first time at the recent URSC Meet the Players evening at Newforge and after some tricky questions they quickly segued into some timeless classics such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/06/ulster-all-starzz/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 5 Results.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few brave souls stuck with Connacht and got a maximum of four points to get an early lead in this months Manager of the Month competition. 
A big week this week with 12 matches to choose from so plenty of chances to make up ground. 
Week 6 Predictions here. 
With some good performances this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/06/predictions-week-5-results/</link>
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		<title>Ulster 13 Edinburgh 9, 3rd October 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[




Court and Trimble celebrate with try scorer David Pollock.
Photo www.rugbypicture.co.uk




A win is a win.
Ulster managed to hold on for a deserved win in a tense match against Scottish rivals Edinburgh. Both teams played a low risk game opting for territory rather than possession in a match that sometimes looked like aerial ping pong rather than [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/06/ulster-13-edinburgh-9-3rd-october-2008/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Heineken Cup week.
One point for predicting the winner. Five points for predicting a draw. Bonus point for each correct group of four.
Predictions to be in by 6:00pm Friday 10th October.

		
		
		
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				Munster
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			Perpignan v Treviso
			
				Perpignan
				Draw
				Treviso
			
			Edinburgh v Leinster 
			
				Edinburgh
				Draw
				Leinster
			
			Dragons v Glasgow 
			
				Dragons
				Draw
				Glasgow
			
			Clermont v Sale 
			
				Clermont
				Draw
				Sale
			
			Calvisano v Cardiff 
			
				Calvisano
				Draw
				Cardiff
			
			Scarlets v Harlequins 
			
				Scarlets
				Draw
				Harlequins
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/05/predictions-week-6/</link>
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		<title>Ta boo or nat ta boo - thon is the question</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ta boo or nat ta boo, that was the question? Never mind the missed tackles, yellow cards or the minus 43 points scoreline, the burning question that occupied the minds of UAFC messageboard posters in recent days has been the vexed question of whether ta boo is taboo. 
 
A supplementary aspect of this contentious [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/10/04/ta-boo-or-nat-ta-boo-thon-is-the-question/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Edinburgh, Ulster Man of the Match</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few contenders this week with Steinmetz and Ferris immense in defense.
Who was your MotM?
Vote now.
(Poll closes Thursday night.)


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		<title>Predictions Week 4 Results.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
 Congratulations to bags who is the Manager of the Month for September.
Week 5 is the start of a new month so don&#8217;t give up hope if you are lagging behind you can always win Manager of the Month for October. (New entrants also welcome.) 
Week 5 here.
Ospreys MotM here. 

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		<title>Week 5 Predictions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Only three games this weekend with Welsh kissing English asses.
One point for picking the winner, five points for predicting a draw and a bonus point if you gt all three right.
Remember this week is the start of a new Manager of the Month competition.


		
		
		
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				Ulster
				 Draw
				Edinburgh
			
			Connacht v Leinster 
			
				Connacht
				Draw
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/29/week-5-predictions/</link>
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		<title>URSC Meet the Players.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ulster Rugby Supporters Club is offering all Ulster supporters the chance to meet this years new signings Clinton Schifcofske, Timoci Nagusa, Robbie Diack, BJ Botha, Ed O’Donoghue, &#38; Ian Humphreys.
The event will take place at 7:30pm this Wednesday 1st October at Newforge Country Club, Newforge Lane, Malone Road, Belfast.
The session is open to all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/29/ursc-meet-the-players/</link>
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		<title>Ulster Rugby to be Nationalised.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The FRU can confirm that after faltering performances Ulster Rugby is to be nationalised.
The government will take control of the teams training and tactics,  while UR&#8217;s Credit Card will be bought by Spain&#8217;s Santander.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the move showed the government would &#8220;do whatever it takes to ensure the stability of the UK&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/29/ulster-rugby-to-be-nationalised/</link>
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		<title>Vicky Doak.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Following on from our revelation that Matt Williams bears a striking resemblance to Swiss Toni another of our readers has pointed out the striking resemblance between Ulster&#8217;s Skills coach Neil Doak and the inimitable Miss Vicky Pollard!
Wouldn&#8217;t it have been great if the Ospreys after match interview had went something like this!
S4C - Where do [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/29/vicky-doak/</link>
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		<title>Ospreys v Ulster. Ulster Man of the Match.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There were one or two performances! Weren&#8217;t there?

 
Poll closes midnight Thursday 2nd October. 

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		<title>Ospreys 43 Ulster 0, 27th September 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[




Paul Steinmetz - rolling back the years!



Where do we go from here?
On the face of it, bottom of the league and no competitive wins, the only way to go is up. However, the mechanics of how we get out of this mess is vitally important at this stage of Ulster&#8217;s illustrious history. We don&#8217;t even [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/29/ospreys-43-ulster-0-27th-september-2008/</link>
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		<title>Panthers Pool Play.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The UW Milwaukee Lady Panthers were defeated 10 -34 by University of North Iowa in their first game of the Collegiate Women&#8217;s Pool Play competition.
Effectively moving up a league from last year, Ulster&#8217;s favourites were playing the number two ranked team in the Midwest in what was always going to be a difficult game.





Mollie Martin




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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/29/panthers-pool-play/</link>
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		<title>Rugby used to be a simple game?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was standing on the Terrace watching the Ulster/Dragons at Ravenhill in front of two guys of pensionable age and languid demeanour.  Towards the end of game one asked the other wistfully, &#8220;didn&#8217;t rugby used to be a simple game?&#8221;  His companion laughed sardonically by reply.  The question struck a chord in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/26/rugby-used-to-be-a-simple-game/</link>
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		<title>The Return of The Bied!</title>
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The Legend continues!




University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lady Panthers got their league season of to an excellent start with an emphatic 83 - 0 win over a developing Marquette University side on Saturday.
Try scoring legend, and FRU Team Player of the Year, Brittany Biedenbender stole the show by bagging no less than seven tries in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/23/the-return-of-the-bied/</link>
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		<title>Swiss Matt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of our readers commented that Ulster Coach Matt Williams looks a bit like the legendary Fast Show character Swiss Toni.

For those of you who are too young to remember, Swiss Toni likened every life situation as being &#8220;like making love to a beautiful woman&#8221; in some rather implausible ways (well implausible for most people [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/23/swiss-matt/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 3 Results.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[No full houses this week with our own beloved Ulster letting most people down. 
The mysterious bags continues to lead this way eeking out a one point lead. 
Enter your Week 4 Predictions here &#8230;
 
Still time to vote for your Ulster Man of the Match from the Dragons game here &#8230;
If you think there is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/22/predictions-week-3-results/</link>
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		<title>Ulster 14 Dragons 16, 19th September 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Things can only get better!
Yes it was hard to watch, yes it was very frustrating, yes the referee was poor, but let&#8217;s all keep a sense of perspective about this game. While I can fully understand the frustration it has to be remembered that Ulster did play the better rugby on the night (just like [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/22/ulster-14-dragons-16-19th-september-2008/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Dragons. Ulster Man of the Match.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Well you saw the game. There was some rugby played, so who do you think was Ulster&#8217;s stand out player.
Vote now in Ulster Rugby&#8217;s biggest Man of the Match Poll.


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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/21/ulster-v-dragons-ulster-man-of-the-match/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Only Words - Optometer Part 3</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two competitive games into the season.  I’ll make that 3 as I was still fine tuning this article when the deadline ran out. Its time again to ask how your opmo levels are fairing. Are you ecstatically excited by the performance of the Ulster team so far or are you at the other end of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/21/its-only-words-optometer-part-3/</link>
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		<title>Predictions League Week 4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Predictions to be in by 6:00pm Friday 26th September.
One point for predicting the winner, five points for predicting a draw. Bonus point for getting all predictions right in one week.
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			Blues v Connacht
			
				Blues
				 Draw
				Connacht
			
			Glasgow v Scarlets
			
				Glasgow
				Draw
				Scarlets
			
			Dragons v Edinburgh 
			
				Dragons
				Draw
				Edinburgh
			
			Ospreys v Ulster 
			
				Ospreys
				Draw
				Ulster
			
			Leinster v Munster 
			
				Leinster
				Draw
				Munster
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/21/predictions-league-week-4/</link>
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		<title>Polls Archive</title>
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		<title>Panthers Rampant!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Saturday, September 13th, 2008, Dretzka Park - Milwaukee, WI
The gorgeous girls of UW Milwaukee Lady Panthers continued their impressive pre-season with a narrow win over local rivals Indiana University 34-31.
Despite constant rain the Lady Panthers and Red Storm Women served up a feast of rugby in this extremely well-contested match. Early scores by try scoring [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/17/panthers-rampant/</link>
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		<title>Good Luck Percy!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Percy Montgomery announced his retirement from international test rugby on August 30th, 2008, after the Springboks hammered Australia 53-8 in their last game of the 2008 Tri-Nations. When he retired he held the all-time records for both caps and points for the Springboks.
Love him or hate him you got to admit that the South African [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/17/good-luck-percy/</link>
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		<title>By Royal Appointment.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As I was in Cardiff this weekend I took the opportunity to pop down to Bath with my old mate Flat Top to watch the cream of the Guinness Premiership in the Bath v Gloucester game.
Bath is a lovely City and well worth a visit. The ground is in a very picturesque setting in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/16/by-royal-appointment/</link>
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		<title>Cardiff 16 Ulster 15, 12th September 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My own personal opinion is that this was a much better performance from Ulster. Yes there were still plenty of mistakes, and as the coach said, there was a certain amount of naivety in the second half when they should have closed the game out when but it was really the first time for a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/16/cardiff-16-ulster-15-12th-september-2008/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 2 Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sorry for the delay this week but it was a heavy weekend in Cardiff and Bath. 
Quite a few getting full points for the midweek and weekend games. 
Click here for Week 3 Predictions. 
Also take some time to vote for the Ulster Man of the Match for the game against Cardiff. 
 
If you have any questions concerning the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/16/predictions-week-2-results/</link>
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		<title>Predictions League Week 3.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Predictions to be in by 6:00pm Friday 19th September.
One point for predicting the winner, five points for predicting a draw. Bonus point for getting all predictions right in one week.
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			Connacht v Glasgow
			
				Connacht
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			Edinburgh v Scarlets
			
				Edinburgh
				Draw
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			Ulster v Dragons 
			
				Ulster
				Draw
				Dragons
			
			Leinster v Ospreys 
			
				Leinster
				Draw
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			Munster v Blues 
			
				Munster
				Draw
				Blues
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/15/predictions-league-week-3/</link>
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		<title>Cardiff v Ulster. Ulster Man of the Match.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who do you think was Ulster&#8217;s stand out player on Friday night?
Vote now.
Poll closes Midnight Thursday 18th September.

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/15/ulster-v-cardiff-ulster-man-of-the-match/</link>
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		<title>No League for Old Men?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is a painting in the Ballpark Art section of this site which I painted a few years back and resided in the archives until one of the featured players in the picture took ownership of it.   It depicts the regular starting Ulster front row for the season 2002 -03, featuring at tighthead, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/14/no-league-for-old-men/</link>
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		<title>Summer Success.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On taking home the Rosie Stewart memorial Cup in April; Cooke could not have ended the season in a more positive way and were on a good footing to do well in the oncoming Lombard Ladies Tens tournament in Carrick the following month.
Coming back to Carrick to defend their 2007 title the team were ablaze [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/10/summer-success/</link>
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		<title>The Panthers Are Back!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[



The girls relax pre-match!



The &#8220;World Famous and Almost Legendary&#8221; UW Milwaukee Lady Panthers are back on The FRU. Head &#8220;injin&#8221; Coaches Scot has sent us over his report on the girls pre-season build up at the Highland Games Tournament held by Wisconsin Scottish and Milwaukee Westside Harlequins.
Going from strength to strength The Panthers were able [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/10/the-panthers-are-back/</link>
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		<title>How to get ahead in the Predictions League&#8230;.and stay there!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last Friday a few men, (and possibly an odd women), made it to the summit of the Predictions League. This was not as simple as it first seemed as they faced overwhelming odds in the final assault against an absolute blizzard of spin from the UR publicity machine, telling them how daft they were to even [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/09/how-to-get-ahead-in-the-predictions-leagueand-stay-there/</link>
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		<title>Prediction League Week 1 Scores.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Scores are in and THP has taken up where he left off last season with four correct out of five. (Oh no he hasn&#8217;t - see below!)
Contact editor@thefru.co.uk if you have any concerns regarding your score.
Don&#8217;t forget your Midweek Predictions here &#8230;
and your Week 2 Predictions here &#8230;

Update - A few mistakes with the scoring. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/08/prediction-league-week-1-scores/</link>
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		<title>Ulster 9 Llanelli 16, 5th September 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
This is always a hard report to write. First game of the season, new, coach, new team, home game and a defeat. Natural loyalty to Ulster makes it difficult to pan the team to much but you can&#8217;t overlook some basic inadequacies. 
Let&#8217;s get the unpleasant stuff out of the way first. This defeat can be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/07/ulster-9-llanelli-16-5th-september-2008/</link>
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		<title>Predictions League Week 2.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ll you&#8217;ve had a week to look at them now is the time to put in your predictions for Week 2.
Predictions to be in by 6:00pm Friday 12th September.

		
		
		
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				Cardiff
				 Draw
				Ulster
			
			Glasgow v Ospreys
			
				Glasgow
				Draw
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			Leinster v Edinburgh
			
				Leinster
				Draw
				Edinburgh
			
			Llanelli v Connacht
			
				Llanelli
				Draw
				Connacht
			
			Munster v Dragons
			
				Munster
				Draw
				Edinburgh
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/07/predictions-league-week-2/</link>
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		<title>Predictions Week 2. (Midweek)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately with the Welsh continuing to kiss up to the Guinness Premiership in the WAnglo Cup we&#8217;ve got some midweek games already.
Get your (midweek) predictions in by 7:00pm Tuesday 9th September.

		
		
		
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			Ospreys v Cardiff
			
				Ospreys
				 Draw
				Cardiff
			
			Dragons v Llanelli
			
				Dragons
				Draw
				Llanelli
			
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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/05/predictions-week-2-midweek/</link>
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		<title>A Message for Friday Night&#8217;s Ulster Team</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t know if any of the guys will read this ahead of Friday nights game against the Scarlets, except the boul Justin, the FRU Presidente of course!    I am going to eschew the normal banal good luck messages to the Ulster team that proliferate on other forums and instead exhort them [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/03/a-message-for-friday-nights-ulster-team/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Llanelli. The FRU Man of the Match.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You have a chance this year to vote for the FRU Man of the Match. These will be totted up at the end of the season and the player with the most MotM nominations will be awarded the FRU Player of the Year. In the event of a tie the player with the most overall [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/03/ulster-v-llanelli-the-fru-man-of-the-match/</link>
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		<title>Team for Llanelli</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Ulster Rugby Head Coach Matt Williams has named his 22 man squad for Ulster&#8217;s Mangers League kick off against Llanelli Scarlets at home this Friday 5th September, KO 7.30pm.
Friday&#8217;s game will see Ulster start their Magners League campaign against their Heineken Cup pool challengers Llanelli Scarlets. The game will also be South African International BJ [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/03/team-for-llanelli/</link>
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		<title>Les Uglies!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Can you identify these three French Players? 

We know the one on the right is Eric Champ but can&#8217;t identify the prop or the hooker much to our eternal shame! Can you do any better?

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		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/09/01/les-uglies/</link>
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		<title>How&#8217;s your optometer bearing up - part deux!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How&#8217;s your optometer bearing up post pre season?
In the abstract a rugby team requires elements you cannot simply coach into them, though Matt Williams being something of an expert in the art of motivation might well instil a degree of mental strength. These elements might be summarised as
(i) Mental strength
(ii) Team/squad unity
(iii) Physiological robustness
During a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/31/hows-your-optometer-bearing-up-part-deux/</link>
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		<title>Magners Campaign. Where will Ulster Finish up?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite the pre-season hype from the Ravers Publicity Machine it appears that most people have kept their expectations realistic and are looking forward to a season of Mid Table Obscurity, with an overwhelming 57% opting for this choice.
After Friday nights match it looks like it&#8217;s going to be a long season for that 29% of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/28/magners-campaign-where-will-ulster-finish-up/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Worcester, 27th August 2008.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ulster 10 Worcester 23
Ulster were given a sound lesson during this game. They were out fought and out muscled in the first half but appeared to come more into things in the second half as Worcester tired.
More players played their way out of selection than into it, particularly the half back paring of Marshall and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/28/ulster-v-worcester-27th-august-2008/</link>
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		<title>Rugby Balls from Ravenhill</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WINDS OF CHANGE BLOWING THROUGH ULSTER RUGBY
Although Ulster fans were aware that Matt Williams planned to change Ulster Rugby root and branch, the FRU are astonished to discover just how far reaching those changes are going to be.

A veil of secrecy has descended over Ravenhill as Williams has installed himself in a Portakabin office with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/27/rugby-balls-from-ravenhill-8/</link>
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		<title>Predictions League Week 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to The Predictions League Week 1.
This years top prize will be £150 donated to a charity of your choice which will be presented at The FRU annual awards night at the end of the season. There will be tee shirts for the top five.
The rules are as normal. One point for correctly choosing the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/27/predictions-league-week-1/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Queensland Reds, 22nd August 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ulster 24 Queensland Reds 0
On the face of it a comfortable enough win for Ulster Rugby, but before we get too carried away it must be remembered that this was pretty much a third string Queensland side against an almost full strength Ulster.
It was not unexpected that Queensland, coming off the end of their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/26/ulster-v-queensland-reds-22nd-august-2008/</link>
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		<title>How&#8217;s Your Pre-Season Optomoter Bearing Up?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Had intended to post this pre Friday night&#8217;s Bath game but computer malfunctions at home led to a few days delay. Nothings changed though, read on&#8230;
Not wishing to tread on Dewi Barnes carpet slippers but keen to comment on the pre-season build up, I have been consulting my own pre season optometer. This signals the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/18/hows-your-pre-season-optomoter-bearing-up/</link>
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		<title>Rugby Balls from Ravenhill</title>
		<description><![CDATA[URSC FUND-RAISING NIGHT
A fund-raising night was held to raise money for a new Ulster Team Mascot by the URSC. President Kimble who has dedicated his life to breeding team mascots in captivity, introduced the current team mascot Sparky to a well attended evening. The highlight of the evening happened when President Kimble described Sparky&#8217;s marvellously [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/18/rugby-balls-from-ravenhill-7/</link>
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		<title>Ulster v Bath, 15th August 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The waiting was finally over and we were able to get a look at most of our new signings. So how did they do?
For me the pick of the bunch was Ed O&#8217;Donoghue who put in a good nights work. He was abrasive and athletic round the park and looked an asset in the line [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/18/ulster-v-bath-15th-august-2008/</link>
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		<title>Supporters Club needs Supporters.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The FRU CEO Dewi Barnes, after years of unprecedented prudence, finally put his hand in his pocket and fished out a crisp £10 note and joined the &#8220;Official&#8221; Ulster Rugby Supporters Club.
Is this a bid by Barnes to unseat Chairman Kimble or are The FRU finally throwing their, not inconsiderable, weight behind this hard working [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/18/supporters-club-needs-supporters/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Update.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another season, another new kit.
With this new Kukri kit being a slightly more comfortable fit than the old Canterbury, The FRU give out much needed fashion advice to men of a certain age on what not to wear.
Step forward Ulster&#8217;s own Dr Dave.
Now Ulster Rugby legend Dr Dave Irwin has for a long time struck [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/18/fashion-update/</link>
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		<title>What Ulster Means.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What Ulster Rugby means to the people of this wee Provence was brought home on Friday night when I spotted young Andrew Toland studying the past pictures in the Scoop Bar.
Andrew wasn&#8217;t looking at the old black and white photos because he was bored with all the old forty somethings pretending to be twenty something [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/18/what-ulster-means/</link>
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		<title>URSC Sponsor Gala Dinner for &#8220;Old Farts&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a blatant attempt to curry favour with the real power brokers of Ulster Rugby the URSC decided to sponsor a Gala Dinner for the &#8216;Old Farts&#8217;. A sumptuous ten course meal was prepared and served by committee members of the URSC.
President Kimble said, &#8220;Everyone enjoyed the first course but most of them were full [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/12/ursc-sponsor-gala-dinner-for-old-farts/</link>
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		<title>UAFC Vacancies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Urgently required:
Due to ongoing difficulties with our internet site the UAFC urgently require two SDA operators familiar with ISO/681and Protocol to 414.F Standard is required to work EBS with two NT technicians on an AK-47 system (10.3.4 - 10.4.0).
A good working knowledge of FuK-All systems architecture and Tw AT- series winforms is essential and 881-Xbase2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/12/uafc-vacancies/</link>
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		<title>Horrorscopes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By - Mystic Keg
(The rambling predictions of a drunken astrologer)
Aries (March21-April19) GerryO
Your habit of falling back on arguments about your part in the success of the &#8216;Peace Process&#8217; during every debate won&#8217;t help decide whose turn it is to take the bin out.
Taurus (April20-May20) Colzo
You swore that your love would last until the seas run [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/12/horrorscopes/</link>
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		<title>Ulster Strength in Depth to be Tested.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ulster coach Matt Williams looks set to field what is essentially a strong Ulster A team come Friday.
With, English giants, Bath first up at Ravenhill this coming Friday it seams that  Williams will rest all those involved in summer tours with Ireland and Ireland A, with the exception of Tom Court and Darren Cave, a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/12/ulster-strength-in-depth-to-be-tested/</link>
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		<title>Eleven days to go!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[



Another award winning season for Matt? 




Eleven days to go and the excitement is building. I&#8217;ve lost count of the number of people who have expressed an understated level of confidence about the coming season. No shouting from the rooftops but a generally good vibe of hope and excitement.
After the upheavals of the last eight [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/04/eleven-days-to-go/</link>
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		<title>Lanzarote Rugby Club – Report for July Gazette</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thursday 15th May - Sunday 18th May, 2008  - The Conejeros Celtic Connection

Due to the heavy media restrictions currently in place in Ireland, as governed by the NTT, we are only able to bring you brief highlights of the tour. Names may have been changed to protect certain individuals, but only if they paid [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefru.co.uk/blog/2008/08/04/lanzarote-rugby-club-%e2%80%93-report-for-july-gazette/</link>
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