Shane Horgan explains why the IRFU forcing Ruan Pienaar out of Ulster could damage Irish rugby
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEnding Ruan Pienaar's seven-year stay at Ulster could damage the Irish provinces' ability to recruit top global stars, according to Shane Horgan.
Pienaar begins long goodbye as Piutau era gets underway
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe anguish around Ruan Pienaar's impending exit will dominate the pre-match chatter at Kingspan Stadium tonight, but the Ulster faithful can take solace at the presence of Charles Piutau in their starting...
Pienaar fallout shines a light on shortage of quality Irish scrum-halves
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster's statement confirming Ruan Pienaar's exit arrived with a whiff of sulphur yesterday morning, stopping short of a declaration of war with the IRFU but making sure everyone knew who was to blame...
Ulster rage over Pienaar exit
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMontpellier are leading the chase to sign Ulster's Ruan Pienaar after the province confirmed that the Springbok star will leave at the end of the season due to the IRFU's succession rules.
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyChadwick leaves Sharks for French club Prop Dale Chadwick has left the Sharks to join French second division club Narbonne on a two-year contract, the Sharks today announced on their website. He...
IRFU Statement On Ruan Pienaar Contract
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIn response to a number of media queries following Ulster Rugby's announcement regarding Ruan Pienaar this morning, the following statement has been issued by the IRFU.
Pienaar 'forced' to leave Ulster
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has been forced to leave Irish province Ulster.
Ulster star Ruan Pienaar set to leave Ireland at the end of the season due to 'IRFU policy'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCompeting with the big spending French and English clubs has just got even harder for Ulster with the news that scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will leave the club at the end of this season.
South African Ruan Pienaar to leave Ulster at end of season
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouth African scrum-half Ruan Pienaar is to leave Ulster at the end of the season.
Ulster to lose Springboks star
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySouth African scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will leave Ulster Rugby at the end of the 2016/17 season.
