Ulster: More rumours doing the rounds.

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Well I thought that Ulster would have announced a few more signings over the last few weeks but since “The Chosen One” David Humphreys took charge they have certainly plugged a few leaks round the offices.

We do, at the FRU, still get the occasional titbit and one bounced into our inbox over the weekend regarding future possibilities. Nothing confirmed from other sources so strictly for discussion only!

The first name mentioned was none other than Humph the Younger who is “a done deal” and expected to return to Ravers as back up for Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. while this one may upset our friend “the mote” I reckon most people will be happy to see iHumph return to see out his remaining years in a much more pleasant environment than the “Not Not’s” of Reading so we’re giving this a 9 on the FRU Rumour Meter!

While we’re keeping it in the family we’ve also heard of another pair of “brothers” who have been associated with a move to the pleasant climes . . .

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27 responses to “Ulster: More rumours doing the rounds.”

  1. Ah FRU – don’t do that to us – it was enough to start off palpitations!! Enough of these teasing, trying, tickler, tyrant head line grabbing pictures please – thank you!! lol 😉

  2. I would be happy to see iHumph. He is a class player who only gets found out at the very top level. Would be delighted to have him play in the Unheard of sponsor Pro12 when PJ and Ruan are on international duty. Rather iHumph playing once in a blue moon that James McKinney who needs starts at this stage of his career.

  3. Mervyn Brown Jonny Morton I heard Eben Etzebeth was in Belfast while on his injury break… Hmmmm interestinggg

    1. Etzebeth’s name did come up earlier in the season!

  4. I see Louis Ludik just started following @UlsterRugby and @RavenhillRoar on twitter……just a passing interest in Ulster affairs?

    1. Herbst’s wife and Ludik’s wife are close friends

  5. Mark

    Couple of things, anyone who hadn’t heard of Johann before joining Ulster knows little to nothing about rugby, I believe Franco was a done deal until he broke his ankle and will be out for 6 months, would love to know how UR managed to convince the IRFU about Franco considering his age and the IRFU’s policy of contracts for over 30’s NIQ’s, I believe Muliana is in talks with Connacht if not already signed. Louis Ludik would be a good signing as he can also play centre, though I do believe UR were initially looking at Robbie Robinson only for a hip injury to scupper that deal. personally we need another backrow forward and for Alan O’Connor to fulfil is undoubted talent.

    1. I know that McComb is no spring chicken but he’s done a reasonable job every time he’s been asked. I don’t think we can afford to pay for a squad with sufficient depth to cope with 4+ injuries to the 2nd row.

  6. Ha ha Gareth Kinnear, wrong forum! Lol

  7. Replacements for Afoa and Mueller have already been signed. Announcements in May.

  8. Did someone called Sammy send you the Ashton rumour?

    1. No rumour, just a joke picture to get some of our regulars worked up! 🙂

  9. I think i would rather see Ashton than ian humphreys return tbh!!

  10. Carl

    How many people had heard of Muller and Payne before they arrived here. Look like some good signings, but a bit worrying if we don thane enough “local” talent coming through

  11. Michael uprichard

    Please remove the picture of the prince of darkness from this post, I was looking forward to my dinner but you’ve spoiled it now! Any front row news?

  12. I think we will need cover at full back once Jared plays for Ireland…

  13. Gerard Treanor Jonny Morton

  14. Yes I know but factor in a fit Ferris and Olding for a season and that’s like two world class signings. I must admit though I am worried about the front row. There may still be a signing to come there though I suspect we’ll have to wait until after the 2015 World Cup.

  15. Lol…as I said they made contact with him but haven’t heard anything since..

  16. We are losing World Cup winners in Muller and Afoa….just hoped for equal replacements is all…

  17. Yes. I know for a fact they talked to him but not sure how far talks went. Mils Muliana…

  18. Yes. I know for a fact they talked to him but not sure how far talks went. Mils Muliana…

    1. I’ll get the office elves on that one straight away!

  19. You’re getting very picky Nige Gorgon ! 🙂 Any more names you’ve heard?

  20. You’re getting very picky Nige Gorgon ! 🙂 Any more names you’ve heard?

  21. Not exactly names to set the world on fire!!

  22. lol My hearts shank seeing the picture of Ashton.

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