Irish rugby player cleared of rape says he feels shame and regret

Ulster star Paddy Jackson issues apology after newspaper advert called for him to be droppedOne of the Irish rugby international players acquitted of rape has released a statement of apology, after campaigners paid for a full-page advert in the Belfast Telegraph calling for both men to be dropped from their teams. In a statement released on Friday afternoon, Paddy Jackson expressed sorrow and shame over his behaviour towards the woman who accused him and team-mate Stuart Olding of rape. Both men were acquitted in a Belfast court last month. Continue reading...