A friend of the woman who has accused two Ulster rugby players of rape has told a court the alleged victim would not lie to her. A friend of the woman who has accused two Ulster rugby players of rape has told a court the alleged victim would not lie to her. 'She would not be lying to me' - Friend of alleged victim gives evidence in rugby rape trialThe woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the complainant, was the first person to be told of the alleged rape almost two years ago. The woman was being cross-examined by a barrister representing Ireland and Ulster fly half Paddy Jackson, who denies rape and sexual assault. Blane McIlroy, 26, from Royal Lodge Road, Ballydollaghan, Belfast, denies exposure, Rory Harrison, 25, from Manse Road, Belfast, denies perverting the course of justice and withholding information.

Source: Irish Independent February 15, 2018 13:18 UTC