Blane McIlroy

Blane McIlroy, acquitted in rugby trial, graduates from US university

A BELFAST man cleared of exposure in a high-profile rape trial involving two former Ulster Rugby stars earlier this year has graduated from university in the US.

Rugby rape trial: Paddy Jackson can make bid to recover legal defence costs

PADDY Jackson can apply to recover the cost of his legal defence after being cleared of rape.

By Brendan Hughes

Ulster rugby rape trial delayed due to sick juror

The rape trial of two Ireland and Ulster rugby players is on track despite delays, a judge has said.

Rugby rape trial: Tense exchange as woman gives evidence for seventh day

A woman who claimed she was raped by Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding yesterday denied suggestions she had "sex with a number of men after going to their home without an invitation".