Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding found not guilty

Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson and centre Stuart Olding have both been cleared of raping a woman, with two other men also cleared.

After eight weeks of evidence, the jury at Belfast Crown Court found the four men not guilty of all charges, returning unanimous verdicts.

Both Jackson and Olding had denied raping the same woman in Jackson's house on June 28, 2016, while Blane McIlroy was accused of exposure, and Rory Harrison for perverting the course of justice and withholding information. They were also both found not guilty.

The Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Rugby have since released a statement on the trial verdict, saying: "We wish to acknowledge that this has undoubtedly been a difficult and extremely traumatic time for all involved.

"To respect the judicial proceedings the IRFU and Ulster Rugby postponed any internal review of the matter with the players, until the proceedings concluded.

"IRFU and Ulster Rugby officials will review the matter, in line with existing procedures for all contracted players. A Review Committee, made up of senior representatives of the IRFU and Ulster Rugby, has been appointed and will conclude its review as soon as practicable.

"The players will continue to be relieved of all duties while the Review Committee is in process and determining its findings."