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Denis Buckley will become the third member of Connacht’s 200 Club this weekend. By Murray Kinsella Thursday 27 May 2021, 6:00 AM Thu 6:00 AM 10,471 Views 2 Comments
Buckley is set to win his 200th Connacht cap this weekend.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
THE 200 CLUB in Connacht is a very exclusive one. Michael Swift and John Muldoon are currently its only members, although that is set to change this weekend as Denis Buckley hits the impressive milestone for his province.
The 30-year-old loosehead prop has been remarkably consistent for the westerners, delivering mobility, fitness, set-piece solidity, a constant breakdown turnover threat, and his fair share of highly skillful moments.
Ulster s final home game of the season cancelled after four players test positive for Covid-19
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ULSTER’S RAINBOW CUP fixture against Scarlets this weekend has been cancelled after four players in Dan McFarland’s squad tested positive for Covid-19.
The latest round of PCR testing at Ulster Rugby, carried out on Wednesday, returned four positive tests for Covid-19, although the individuals in question are currently asymptomatic.
The four players are now self-isolating, but Ulster’s final home game of the season against Scarlets this Saturday has been cancelled as a result.
The fixture was due to take place in front of 500 supporters at Kingspan Stadium following the latest easing of restrictions in Northern Ireland.
The South African has spent seven years with the province. By Garry Doyle Thursday 27 May 2021, 12:22 PM Thu 12:22 PM 4,464 Views 7 Comments
Ludik will retire at the end of the season.
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Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
LOUIS LUDIK HAS announced his retirement from professional rugby, as the South African prepares to say goodbye to Ulster rugby after seven years with the club.
With 112 Ulster caps to his name, Ludik leaves a favourable legacy, which includes a try on his debut versus Scarlets; his 100th appearance in front of a packed-out Kingspan Stadium against the same Welsh side; and more recently, claiming a brace of tries when Ulster faced Dragons at home in this season’s Guinness PRO14.