The decision to indefinitely suspend the forum has been made because we have become increasingly concerned about the tone of some contributions on the forum, personal attacks on coaching staff, players and members of staff, but significantly of the very grey area surrounding some of the legal aspects of hosting a messageboard, and recently a number of highly inflammatory and potentially libellous posts have been removed.

The board has become increasingly difficult to maintain and while Ulster Rugby understands supporters’ frustrations during this challenging period and will endeavour to improve communication where possible, the large amount of incorrect information, rumour and innuendo on the forum emanating from a small number of posters does nothing to enhance the reputation of the club to prospective players, supporters or sponsors.

The decision to suspend the messageboard also comes as we consider plans to open a Members Only section of http://www.ulsterrugby.com/ ahead of next season. It is envisaged that this section would offer supporters exclusive content, competitions, offers, access to events, and a forum for discussion is also being considered as an option.

While there’s no doubt that some may see this an attempt by Ulster Rugby and the IRFU Ulster Branch to stifle negative comment, we are keen to stress that we are always willing to listen to supporters’ thoughts, ideas, even criticisms, which can be directed to us in writing by email or post, through the feedback form on this site, over the telephone, or through the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club which has an active committee and provides a direct and official link for supporters to Ulster Rugby through regular meetings and communication.  

If you would like to contact Ulster Rugby with any specific queries please do so via email or post to the addresses below or telephone us on 028 9049 3222.
Email: anne@ulsterrugby.com
Address: Ravenhill Grounds, 85 Ravenhill Park, Belfast BT6 0DG
Telephone: 028 9049 3222

Ulster Rugby would like to take this opportunity to thank the majority of posters for their constructive contributions on the forum to date and stress again that we are keen to hear your views either by way of post, email, telephone or through the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club (URSC).