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ULSTER RUGBY SUPPORTERS CLUB (URSC) NEWS

PLAYER OF THE SEASON AWARD

URSC SUPPORTS WOMEN'S PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME In 2015/16 Ulster Rugby launched an Ulster Women’s Performance Programme as part of their strategy to increase its representation in the Ireland squad ahead of Women’s World Cup coming to Belfast in 2017. That season and the next the Programme was supported and part funded by URSC. The Programme included additional on-field training with advanced technical and tactical sessions as well as strength and conditioning support, rehab, mental skills and lifestyle support for a number of talented players in Ulster. Last Friday night at the Ospreys match, members of the URSC presented a cheque for £2000 as it continues its support for the Programme in 2017/18. URSC Chair Jonathan Bill said: "The Supporters Club are keen to play a part in developing Ulster's best young players to ensure the best preparation off field and playing standards on field. “This is our third year of contributing funding to the Programme and marks our commitment to ensure that the enthusiasm that accompanied Belfast's hosting of the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2017 is maintained and that the legacy from that tournament is a strong Ulster Women's Rugby set up."

URSC will run a bus to the final regular match of the season against Munster in Limerick at the end of April. Full details will be released in due course. ALL ABOARD! It will soon be time to vote for the prestigious URSC Player of the Season Award. The winning player receives a magnificent Bob Sloan created bronze trophy and a watch from Gardiner Brothers Jewellers. Full details will be posted on www.ursc.co Ken Arthur, Editor of Stand Up the URSC’s in-house magazine is standing down and we urgently need an Editor. Rugby knowledge, hard work and enthusiasm are required. Training and guidance will be provided. ANY BUDDING JOURNALISTS OR AMATEUR RUGBY WRITERS OUT THERE?

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If you are interested, please email Jonathan Bill: jpbill06@gmail.com.

For more information on URSC, please visit membership.ursc.co or email membership@ursc.co.uk.

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