Ulster’s upswing makes it hard for Rory to call time

Brendan O’Brien Rory Best will meet Ulster bosses in the next week in a bid to decide whether he will play for his native province after next season’s World Cup.

Rory Best will meet Ulster bosses in the next week in a bid to decide whether he will play for his native province after next season’s World Cup.

The Ireland skipper has already announced that the global tournament in Japan will be his Test swansong but it remains to be seen if Japan marks the end of his playing career or if he will commit to one last push with his province.