Ireland's Ulster Rugby province in the URC and Champions Cup
Edinburgh and Newcastle battle in a lively pre-season friendly, with lots of young players on show. Newcastle prevail 28-26, while Glasgow’s youngsters feature for Warriors in a separate warm-up. Edinburgh experiment with new coaches and a faster defensive line, but Ulster’s win boosts their confidence ahead of URC.
Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles has joined Fulham for £30m, becoming the country’s most expensive player. Former international Stuart Dallas backs Charles and teammate Ethan Galbraith for Premier League success, while NI boss Michael O’Neill has built the side around him.