Ulster need to ditch 'nearly' tag

In his second part of his new season preview, our rugby correspondent Daniel Pitcher takes a look at Ulster Rugby. Tomorrow he takes a look at Leinster.

Ulster need to ditch 'nearly' tag
Wed, 04 Sep, 2013 - 14:31

In his second part of his new season preview, our rugby correspondent Daniel Pitcher takes a look at Ulster Rugby. Tomorrow he takes a look at Leinster.

Everyone knows that in any sport 'nearly' counts for very little, or nothing.

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