The breakfast in the A&L Goodbody Premium Lounge at Kingspan Stadium was hosted by sports broadcaster and rugby commentator, Jim Neilly, who was joined by a couple of Ulster Rugby legends.
Former Ulster and Ireland player, Willie Anderson, was joined by Dr David Irwin as they reminisced over some famous memories in Ulster's folklore.
With the vast knowledge of Jim Neilly leading the conversation, the three Ulster stalwarts reflected on Ulster Rugby's history including a throwback to a time when the club had no floodlights at the stadium and couldn't hold matches in the evening, showing how times have changed.
Dr David Irwin skippered the famous Ulster side who went a decade unbeaten and he added: "We were lucky to have a team of men who wanted to play for Ulster, wanted to train and had very high standards. Each player had three page letters from the manager at the end of the season about how they played. We had a fantastic phase in the 1980s, the players wanted it and always trained hard."
Fellow Ulster legend, Willie Anderson, spoke about how rugby has changed over the years, including the dramatic changes in Irish Rugby as the game evolved into the professional era.
Anderson also showed his sense of humour throughout, with a story about playing at Connacht's Sportsground Stadium and ending up with greyhound faeces on his leg after making a tackle!
Neilly remarked on the anniversary of 25 years since Ulster's famous 1999 Heineken Champions Cup win, with David Humphreys's stunning individual try against Toulouse in the semi-final against Stade Francais being the standout memory for Neilly.
The commentator added: "It was the best try I've ever seen at Ravenhill and the best I have ever commentated on. Sheldon Coulter gathered and off David went, he had the pace and Humphreys scored the greatest try this stadium has seen. That will always be remembered forever."
Two of Ulster's Senior Men's Players were next up to speak to the audience. Irish international lock, Kieran Treadwell, and Larne wing, Ben Moxham.
Both players are currently in recovery following injuries, with Moxham out longer-term after he sustained an ACL injury earlier in the season.
Treadwell said that while getting knocked out of the Champions Cup was a difficult moment for the team, the lock is confident of a turnaround as the side get ready for the rest of the season following the international break adding: "We'll re-focus, we are in a good position in the league, we’ve had a few tough losses but we still have our eyes on silverware and want to go for the EPCR Challenge Cup. In the URC, we beat Leinster away recently so we have confidence that we can work on things and improve."
Ben Moxham told the audience that he's targeting a June return as he continues his rehab following ACL surgery. The Larne man added that the break in play will give the squad a chance to re-set.
"It’s been a refresh for people, especially after a couple of loses, your head may not be in the right place, the mood might not be great in training, and it was good for people to get away, shower their heads and come back in ready."
