Ards Panthers ladies rugby team would like to thank Ulster Rugby in particular Neal Johnstone for the invitation to the Kingspan Stadium last Friday night for the match against Cardiff Blues.

This was also used as a farewell to team captain Julie Patterson who is moving on to pursue her chosen career in England.

Julie has been instrumental in the development of Ards Panthers and will be sorely missed.

As a token of appreciation a special presentation was made by the club at the pre match lunch prior to the Sunday's Well game.

All at Ards Rugby would like to wish Julie all the best.