"...........The Rugby Clubs of Ulster: A Celebration represents a unique account of the people, places, and stories that shape rugby across the province. Bringing together every club affiliated to the Ulster Branch IRFU, this beautifully crafted coffee-table book in colour offers an unprecedented anthology of our shared sporting heritage....".
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The Rugby Clubs of Ulster
A Celebration
A collector’s piece and an ideal gift for supporters, families, and communities, this volume stands as a proud tribute to the clubs that continue to inspire and unite rugby people across the province. A must have for all those with an interest in the history and ongoing development of rugby in Ulster.
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COMING SOON - PUBLICATION DATE SEPTEMBER 2026
The Book
The Rugby Clubs of Ulster: A Celebration is a compendium of all of the rugby clubs affiliated with the Ulster Branch of the IRFU. The story of each club is told using text and photos outlining greatest achievements, exceptional teams, players and the characters that are the life and soul of every club.
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This well-researched book brings to life the history and stories of rugby clubs across Ulster.
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Contents
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Foreword
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Acknowledgements & Sponsors
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Ulster Rugby Foundation
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Ulster Branch IRFU
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The Rugby Clubs of Ulster
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Winners of Cup Competitions
About the Author
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Dr Ken Addley OBE MD is a lifelong rugby supporter, member of Dungannon rugby club and a season ticket holder at Ulster Rugby for over three decades. As a medical doctor he was part of the medical team in Dungannon rugby and the Ulster Schools XV during the 1980s and the 1990s. Ken has undertaken published research on injuries in Irish rugby. In addition, he has written extensively in journals and books on a range of health-related topics. In recognition of his services to occupational health in Northern Ireland, he was awarded an OBE in 2015. Ken currently lives with his family in Belfast.
All net proceeds from the sale of the book will go to support the work of the Ulster Rugby Foundation Charity
