Gilroy plays down Ireland hopes

Ulster’s try-scoring hero Craig Gilroy has been fending off suggestions that his superb touchdown against Munster on Sunday will put him on the Ireland tour of New Zealand this summer.

“Who knows, I’ll concentrate on Ulster,” said the young Ulster winger, who was happier discussing the significance of Sunday’s 22-16 win in the Heineken Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park.

“It was very important for Ulster,” said Gilroy. “Thomond Park isn’t an easy place to go and play. We’re delighted with the win and hopefully there’s a bright future for us.