Ulster Rugby supporters have decided against staging a public protest at the next game, despite scores of fans voicing their outrage over the sackings of players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Instead the 938-strong Ulster Rugby Supporters Club intends to write to Ulster Rugby expressing disappointment, dissatisfaction and disgust “at the recent turn of events”. But it also became apparent that many supporters felt a protest would marr legendary team member Tommy Bowes’ final game on Saturday. A statement from the supporters’ club said it would be “disrespectful” and added that a demonstration would also “adversely affect” the squad in a crucial match. Jonathan Bill, chairman of the supporters’ club, said: “I think that was one of the major factors in this.

Source: The Irish Times April 18, 2018 19:07 UTC