Ulster Rugby clarifies decision to ban news reporters from team press conference

Ulster Rugby has moved to clarify events around its decision to bar news reporters from the first team press conference since the sacking of rape acquitted stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.

Only sports reporters were allowed to attend the event at the Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday, when Ulster and Ireland hooker Rob Herring read a pre-prepared statement saying players were saddened by the duo's exit.