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'The last thing I want is a girl crying leaving my house': RTÉ releases documentary on the Belfast rape trial

This documentary features the two leading barristers in the Belfast case.

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Sacked duo set for France switch

Sacked by Ulster Rugby and the IRFU, the two rugby stars acquitted of rape this month look likely to end up playing in France.

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Ulster rape trial restrictions lifted; Blood stain airbrushed from photo of bed

Reporting restrictions surrounding the rape trial of two Ireland rugby internationals have been lifted.

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Senator apologises for rape trial tweet

Irish sport should heed AFL’s commitment to education

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Juror’s online rape trial remarks probed by attorney general

Jackson to sue senator over remarks

Ulster and Ireland rugby player Paddy Jackson’s plans to sue Labour senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has spurred a public backlash, with hundreds of people tweeting under the hashtag #suemepaddy.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

Rugby Rape Trial: Protests in wake of not guilty verdict

They were hastily arranged, emotionally charged protests, but the message was unanimous: The manner in which cases of rape and sexual abuse are handled needs to change.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018

Emotional outpouring may lead to change in how rape trials are conducted

They said there were no winners in the rugby rape trial case, but it could yet be the catalyst for an overhaul of the legal process where currently the burden of proof is on the victim and not the accused.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018

Ulster rugby trial: Debate continues to rage on social media after verdicts

Social media has seen both promises of demonstrations, and now-deleted controversial comments from sports players, following the Belfast rape trial.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2018

Laois GAA issue statement disassociating themselves from player's reaction to rugby rape trial verdict

Laois GAA have issued a statement to disassociate themselves from a tweet sent by one of the county's star footballers after the conclusion of the rugby rape trial.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

#IBelieveHer trending following rugby rape trial verdict

The verdicts were returned after the jury had deliberated for three hours and 45 minutes.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

Rugby rape trial: Trial faces more delays as second juror falls sick

A rape trial of two Ireland and Ulster rugby players has been delayed because of a sick juror.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Rugby rape trial: Defence to begin their evidence today

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding’s rape trial will begin hearing evidence in their defence today.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Alleged victim tells rugby rape trial kiss 'not indicative of consent for anything else'

Latest:The complainant was further asked how she felt about Jackson.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2018

It was like I wasn't there: Court hears police tape of alleged rugby rape victim

A woman who claims she was raped by Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding told police she had tried hard to pretend she was not being attacked.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2018

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding rape trial postponed

A start date for the rape trial of two Ireland and Ulster rugby stars has been moved.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

Rape trial of two Ulster rugby stars due to start

Two Ireland and Ulster rugby stars are due to go on trial accused of rape.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

Alleged rape victim of Ulster rugby stars may be questioned during pre-trial hearing

The alleged rape victim of two Ireland and Ulster rugby stars may be questioned during a pre-trial hearing, a lawyer has said.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2017

Paddy Jackson's solicitor challenges evidence from three witnesses in rape case

Evidence from three witnesses is to be challenged during the rape case against Ireland and Ulster rugby star Paddy Jackson, his lawyer said.

Wed, 06 Sep, 2017

Rugby stars Olding and Jackson due in court on rape charges

Two Ulster and Ireland rugby stars are due in court later to face rape charges.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2017

Trinity take a bow on top flight debut

Ulster Bank League Division 1A: Terenure College 18, Dublin University 25. Dublin University enjoyed a winning Ulster Bank League Division 1A debut as they handed 14-man Terenure College Park a 25-18 defeat at Lakelands Park.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

McMahon to lead Ireland U-19s

St Michael's College lock Emmet McMahon will lead the Ireland Under-19 Schools team, coached by Terry McMaster and Bobby Byrne, to play the Australian Under-19 Schools at UCD tomorrow.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009