Ferris ‘gutted’ to miss tour

Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris admits he is ‘gutted’ at missing out on Ireland’s summer tour to New Zealand with a calf complaint.

Ferris picked up the injury during last week’s Heineken Cup final defeat by Leinster at Twickenham.

His place in the 29-man touring party will be taken by Leinster back row forward Kevin McLaughlin.