James McNabney: How Farming, Horses and ACL Recovery Shaped the Ulster Back Row’s Rise
Key Highlights Ulster back row James McNabney took an unconventional route to the Ireland setup, having focused on equestrian sports rather than rugby during his childhood. McNabney represented both Northern Ireland and Great Britain in equestrian competitions before facing a pivotal crossroad at age 16 between riding and rugby. Coached to choose between putting on ...