'It was never a guarantee with Ireland, it was more that carrot dangling there'
Robbie Diack played for Ulster 205 times during a decade with the northern province.
Robbie Diack played for Ulster 205 times during a decade with the northern province.
‘It is now time for us to head back to our family and friends in South Africa and start the next chapter of our lives.’
Less than three years on from their first ever win in France, Les Kiss’ men are hoping to win there twice in five weeks.
Replacement lock Robbie Diack admitted Ireland’s coaching staff had been hoping for more.
The Ulster back row talks us through his international debut and how his provincial squad are faring ahead of the new campaign.
Jack McGrath, Simon Zebo, Iain Henderson and Robbie Diack also stood out.
The Ulster forwards both did their chances of featuring in Tucuman next weekend no harm.
Mark Anscombe’s side eked out a valuable win in Italy despite Matt Berquist’s strong kicking.
The out-half found Robbie Diack with a perfectly judged crossfield kick in the first half.
The Irish-qualified flanker says Ulster have taken last weekend’s defeat to Leinster on the chin.
Ulster beat the Scarlets 28-17 in Ravenhill tonight.
The Pro12 leaders are the opposition for coach Eric Elwood’s penultimate game at the Sportsground.
Ulster’s home playoff destiny is securely in their hands after they recorded an emphatic, bonus point win over Newport Gwent Dragons.
The back-row wants to put Dragons to the sword and confirm a Pro12 semi-final slot.
Ruan Pienaar won man-of-the-match but Ulster’s win required a massive team effort.
The South African back row, who scored two tries at Ravenhill last night, believes there’s more to come from the Pro12 leaders.
Hefty wins for three Irish provinces means the competition for places is high.
The entire 23-man squad travelling to Thomond Park tomorrow is Irish-qualified.
Mark Anscombe calls on fringe players for Sunday’s Pro12 clash with Zebre in Italy.
Kyriacou, Diack, Faloon and D’Arcy all start against the Warriors in Firhill tomorrow night.