Wallace ends long Ulster career

Ulster’s all-time appearance record holder, Paddy Wallace, will retire this month.

Wallace, who has played 189 times for his province, made his debut in the 2001/02 season. The 34 year-old also won 30 caps for Ireland and was a member of the Grand Slam winning squad in 2009.

Wallace said: “I have been happy to call Ulster my home for all my life and to play at the one province for a whole career is something that is really special. Professional rugby is all I have known for the past 14 years. I am going to miss playing at Ravenhill, the fans and everything involved with being a rugby player. However, I have lots of fond memories. I have had a great career and I wouldn’t change anything for the world.”