Media bans in sport hurt all of us

The efforts to restrict journalistic access ahead of Ulster rugby’s clash with Glasgow Warriors and the Carl Frampton vs Nonito Donaire fight simply can’t be allowed to stand, writes Emmet Ryan

John Cooney of Ulster kicks a late conversion. Pic: Getty

It would be nice to talk about the long-awaited return to the ring of Amir Khan this weekend. Alternatively, it would be great to stroll down memory lane to the famous milk ad while talking about Accrington Stanley securing promotion to League 1 in England. Similarly, it would be lovely to go into detail on the clash betweenCarl Frampton and Nonito Donaire.

Unfortunately, the sporting side of sport simply has to take a ...