Media Enquiries

All media enquiries, and interview requests, must be directed to Jake Williamson (jake.williamson@ulsterrugby.com).

Under no circumstances should members of the media contact players, coaches, or management directly whether verbally, via social media, or any other medium/platform.

Violation of this policy will result in suspension and denial of accreditation for future matches.

If you are not media, or have a general enquiry, please email: Standup@ulsterrugby.com

Media Accreditation

Only individuals who fulfil the following criteria will be considered for media accreditation:

• Journalists, broadcasters, and television/radio reporters employed by a recognised media outlet with NI, ROI, UK-wide and/or worldwide reach.
• Recognised media outlets are defined as those who are registered with the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Press Council of Ireland, or equivalent recognised professional body in the relevant territory.
• Freelancers must have a letter from a Commissioning Editor/Head of Sport/Head of News, or equivalent, of the recognised media outlet they are producing content for stating that they are a representative of the outlet when accredited in its name – and this Commissioning Editor/Head of Sport/Head of News, or equivalent, must be an employee of an organisation which meets the criteria, as set out above.
• Applicants may be asked to provide supporting evidence, which includes, but is not limited to: Rugby Writers Ireland membership (or equivalent in own territory); cuttings of, or hyperlinks to, by-lined articles of work published by a recognised media outlet in the past 12 months; a commission for the current season by a recognised media outlet; and/or a remittance note from a recognised media outlet for paid work published in the previous season.
• Accreditation will be issued at the discretion of Ulster Rugby, and the club retains the right to refuse media accreditation – or withdraw accreditation – at any time. We also reserve the right to update this Media Accreditation policy at any time.
• All accredited media and photographers must observe the 3G pitch protocols at Affidea Stadium at all times, otherwise accreditation will be rescinded, and future applications will be declined.
• We are unable to offer media accreditation to bloggers or individuals running fan websites.

Photography Rules

• Please stay at your allocated static position on pitch perimeter at all times, unless otherwise instructed. 
• Bringing a small block seat is permitted, as some photographers may be positioned on the ground or behind an advertising board for the match.
• Please adhere to the position you are assigned by Ulster Rugby.
• Only photographers with AAA are permitted on the pitch before and after the game.
• No photographers to be positioned on the main stand side or in technical zones during matches.
• Photographer accreditations for Affidea Stadium are restricted to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment.
• Photographers must have valid Public Liability insurance to be accredited. A copy of the insurance will be requested as part of the accreditation process, and your application will be refused/withdrawn if this document is not supplied on time.
• All accredited media and photographers must follow Match Protocols as set out by Ulster Rugby. This includes wearing accreditation passes and bibs as directed by the club at all times on-site.
• Ulster Rugby will send accreditation details for home games on a match-by-match basis via it's media mailing list.