Olding out for rest of season

Ulster have confirmed that Ireland’s talented utility back Stuart Olding will be out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

The 20-year-old, who made his international debut against the US Eagles last June, was injured in the last play of the game in the Ulster Ravens — Connacht Eagles clash last Friday.

Following an MRI scan yesterday in Belfast, Ulster’s worst fears where realised when it was confirmed he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament. He is expected to undergo surgery when the swelling subsides.