Redevelopment of Ravenhill about to get underway for Ulster

The home of Ulster Rugby is set to undergo a major redevelopment starting later this month after the club secured almost £15 million of promised Government funding.

High standard

Shane Logan, Ulster Rugby chief executive, hailed the redevelopment. He said: "On behalf of Ulster Rugby, I would like to thank the minister and her department for releasing this funding. "This investment will create a modern, state-of-the-art stadium with the highest standard of facilities for both supporters and players. The new Ravenhill will enhance the position of Ulster Rugby in the world game and will greatly benefit the development of rugby in the Province." The new Memorial End stand will offer covered seating for approximately 2,400 people, with terracing for a further 1,350 fans with the new Aquinas stand set to be the family area of the ground. It will also become the Ulster Rugby senior squad's new training base.