# Paddy Jackson

Last year

2022

# Courts

Rugby star Rory Best apologises and agrees to pay damages for rape trial remarks

Best was listed as a potential character witness for Paddy Jackson in 2018 but was not called to give evidence.

65.1k

Jun 28th 2022, 3:50 PM

# Exiles

London Irish edge out Saracens in high-scoring thriller to move into fifth

Declan Kidney’s team are two points shy of the play-off places.

10.6k

Feb 19th 2022, 6:17 PM

All time

# Report

London Irish record impressive victory over Connacht as fans return to the Sportsground

Declan Kidney’s side ran out 47-14 winners in front of a crowd of 1,459.

12.6k

Sep 10th 2021, 8:07 PM

# Pre-Season

Paddy Jackson left out of London Irish squad for Munster trip

A scheduled protest against the signing of the former Ireland out-half will still go ahead at Musgrave Park, however.

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Sep 11th 2019, 12:03 PM

# clarification

'First and foremost, Paddy is a good rugby player' - London Irish head coach Kiss defends Jackson signing

The former Ulster chief also said he believed that most fans backed the fly-half joining the club.

41.9k

Jul 11th 2019, 3:00 PM

# Paddy Jackson

Diageo end 27-year Guinness sponsorship of London Irish over Paddy Jackson signing

The drinks industry giant expressed ‘serious concerns’ early this week and have today confirmed they are ending their role as the club’s ‘official beer’.

47.9k

Jun 13th 2019, 6:10 PM

# Paddy Jackson

Diageo voices 'serious concerns' over London Irish signing of Paddy Jackson

The company who own the Guinness brand say the recruitment of Jackson is ‘not consistent with our values’.

42.9k

Jun 10th 2019, 3:05 PM

# On the Move

London Irish confirm signing of Paddy Jackson

The out-half will play in England after a year in France.

50.3k

May 7th 2019, 3:12 PM

# taking control

New Ulster CEO keen to move on from 'old wounds' and take province forward

Jonny Petrie is eager to keep the focus on rugby in Ulster.

5.1k

Feb 7th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Perpignan

Paddy Jackson in talks over possible move if Perpignan's relegation is sealed

The Catalan club are rooted to the bottom of the Top14 and are yet to win this season

21.2k

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Dec 17th 2018, 7:20 AM

# Courts

Case by Jackson and Olding to recover legal costs dismissed by judge in Belfast

Neither men were in court for today’s ruling.

28.3k

Dec 14th 2018, 4:53 PM

# gillen review

NI report suggests banning public from rape trials and showing juries videos about stereotyping

A need for legislation to manage social media use around these trials has also been recommended.

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Updated

Nov 20th 2018, 1:45 PM

Stuart Olding 'suffered huge financial detriment' after rugby rape trial

Olding was acquitted on the charge of oral rape following the trial. Paddy Jackson was also acquitted of the charges against him.

48.6k

Oct 12th 2018, 6:29 PM

# Top 14

Try-scoring Top 14 debut for Jackson but Perpignan thumped by 14-man Stade

Sergio Parisse was sent off for the visitors, but they romped to an impressive 46-15 victory on the opening weekend.

15.5k

Aug 25th 2018, 3:57 PM

# Perpignan

Ireland return far from Jackson's mind as he attempts to restart career in Perpignan

The former Ulster out-half has played his first game since being acquitted of rape this year.

30.3k

Aug 15th 2018, 7:00 AM

# In the squad

Paddy Jackson set to make first rugby appearance in over a year on Thursday

The former Ulster out-half last took to the field in June of 2017 when Ireland faced Japan in a summer Test.

21.2k

Aug 8th 2018, 7:08 PM

# Belfast

Person to be prosecuted for allegedly identifying Belfast rape trial complainant

A second suspect will not be prosecuted as there is insufficient evidence to prove an offence has been committed.

20.2k

Aug 1st 2018, 2:39 PM

# Future

'I don't think anything is ever forever, who knows what could happen?'

IRFU boss David Nucifora hasn’t ruled out a return to Ireland for Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.

15.3k

Jun 19th 2018, 1:00 AM

# france bound

Paddy Jackson set for Top 14 rugby as he signs two-year deal at Perpignan

The news was announced this morning.

52.8k

Jun 8th 2018, 8:56 AM

# Concertina

'One thing's for sure - we are desperately keen for Ulster to be strong'

Joe Schmidt and the IRFU understand that Ulster need an out-half

42.4k

Jun 2nd 2018, 3:04 PM

# legal aid

Court hears Paddy Jackson has paid 'an enormous price' despite rape acquittal

As an application was made at Belfast Crown Court to award Jackson his legal costs following the ‘not guilty’.

68.8k

May 18th 2018, 6:26 PM

# No Go

Sale Sharks insist there's 'no substance' to Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding link

The two Ireland internationals were heavily linked with a move to the English club.

33.0k

May 2nd 2018, 6:20 PM

# Transfers

English Premiership side Sale Sharks set to sign Jackson and Olding

The UK-based Daily Telegraph was first to report the news last night.

41.2k

May 2nd 2018, 7:42 AM

# In the market

Ulster still looking to secure experienced out-half ahead of next season

Joey Carbery and Ross Byrne aren’t currently interested in moving to the northern province.

28.6k

Apr 30th 2018, 9:10 AM

# basket case

'I've got nothing against Brian O'Driscoll. He can say what he wants'

The Ireland legend said that Ulster are a “basket case” of a province.

80.6k

Apr 25th 2018, 11:30 AM

# social media impact

Review to examine how serious sexual offence cases are handled in Northern Ireland

It will look into the impact of social media on trials, among other issues.

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Apr 24th 2018, 2:02 PM

# Education

Rugby Players Ireland to facilitate player behaviour workshops 'in light of recent events'

“We are actively developing the contents of our Player Wellbeing Programme in conjunction with the IRFU and provincial management teams.”

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Apr 20th 2018, 11:09 AM

# statement

'It is with a great deal of sadness that the players and pro staff have learnt of this outcome'

Rob Herring was commenting on the news that Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding will no longer be involved with Ulster.

68.6k

Apr 17th 2018, 2:15 PM

# ulster rape trial

Nearly 7 in 10 people think the IRFU was right to sack Jackson and Olding

The pair had their rugby contracts revoked in the wake of their acquittal on charges of rape.

34.8k

Apr 17th 2018, 7:41 AM

# Not interested

Top 14 club Clermont distance themselves from signing Paddy Jackson

“There is no contact between Paddy Jackson and the club and no desire on our part to engage his services.”

69.9k

Apr 16th 2018, 4:47 PM

# Fallout

'A lot of supporters will not renew their season tickets. Ulster need to explain their decision'

Former out-half Paddy Wallace says Ulster’s decision to sever ties with Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding was commercially driven.

55.6k

Apr 16th 2018, 12:46 PM

# decision

IRFU and Ulster 'revoke contracts' of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding

Jackson says he is ‘deeply disappointed’ by the decision.

110k

Apr 14th 2018, 11:07 AM

# On the Move

Jackson and Olding to leave Ulster - report

The pair were found not guilty of rape recently.

82.7k

Apr 13th 2018, 11:49 PM

# Belfast

Court to hear application to cover Paddy Jackson's £100k legal bill

Jackson privately funded his defence, but he is now seeking to retrieve this money.

33.4k

Apr 12th 2018, 12:28 PM

# Belfast Telegraph

'Cyber persecution' - Ulster Rugby fans take full page ad calling for Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding to be reinstated to team

The ad bemoans the ‘social media backlash’ against last month’s not-guilty verdicts in what became known as the Belfast rugby rape trial.

57.1k

Apr 11th 2018, 11:47 AM

# Apology

Labour senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin apologises for tweet sent after Belfast rape trial verdicts

Ó Ríordáin tweeted a clarification and an apology for a tweet he sent on 28 March.

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Apr 9th 2018, 11:51 AM

# Belfast Telegraph

Campaigners take out newspaper ad demanding Paddy Jackson not play for Ireland or Ulster again

The ad is appearing in today’s edition.

45.9k

Apr 6th 2018, 4:41 PM

# rugby rape trial

Paddy Jackson: 'I will always regret the events of that evening'

Jackson’s statement comes over a week after he was acquitted of the rape and sexual assault of a woman.

48.5k

Apr 6th 2018, 1:36 PM

# Craig Gilroy

Ulster and Ireland's Craig Gilroy unavailable for selection amid internal review

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are also subject to similar reviews by rugby officials.

82.2k

Apr 3rd 2018, 6:00 PM

# PSNI

Two people questioned after woman in rugby rape trial allegedly named on social media

It is an offence to publicly name the complainant in a rape trial, who is legally entitled to anonymity.

53.7k

Mar 30th 2018, 5:19 PM