Two stars of the future included. Most of us that follow Irish rugby closely, or even tune in and out for the big games and Test matches, will have players we have a soft spot for. Someone that provides an extra edge, has an intriguing personality or something in them that we recognise within ourselves. […]

2 years ago

“Not again. Not again.” You could hear the despair in the voices of Premier Sports commentators Mark Robson and Stephen Ferris as Will Addison lay on the Ravenhill pitch with his hands covering his face. Ulster were in prime position to record another bonus point victory, and maintain their great start to the United Rugby […]

4 years ago

Sébastian Chabal, Ben Foden, ‘Mushy’ Buckley, Can Shepherd, Danny Cipriani, Mike Phillips, James O’Connor. Sale Sharks has had its’ fair share of colourful characters over the years. That Will Addison puts Andy Powell right at the top of that list, then, is truly saying something. The Premiership side are the big North West representatives in […]

6 years ago

“These kind of things go full circle after a while; something becomes cool again.” We are about a month into the cessation of all major sporting action and pleas from governments around the world for most of us to stay at home. While sport, for so long, seemed so vital and essential to our everyday […]

6 years ago

“I was getting a bit feral in Belfast so Emma thought it would be a good idea for us to get home.” Ulster and Ireland fullback Will Addison flew back to the North of England when the Coronavirus pandemic caused rugby, and most major sports, to halt its’ 2019/20 season. Addison, who missed the Guinness […]

6 years ago

ULSTER 22-15 BATH It was not often pretty but Ulster got the job done against Bath, even if it took a reckless red card to swing the tie in their favour. Ulster led 19-15 with less than 10 minutes to go, and were just about hanging on, when sub hooker Ross Batty put in a […]

6 years ago