Stuart Olding has released a statement following his contract being revoked by the IRFU and Ulster Rugby.
Released to the Press Association, it reads: "It is with regret that I have been informed that the IRFU have decided to revoke my contract.
"As I said outside court following my acquittal, I am and will always be fiercely proud of having played for my province and country.
"I very much wished to continue to have the opportunity to represent them.
"Regrettably, influences outside of my contractual arrangement have made it impossible for that to happen.
"I said outside court that the Stuart Olding that you read about in the trial is not the real Stuart Olding.
"The treatment that I have received since my acquittal, both fair and unfair, has made me even more determined to prove myself.
"With the support of my family and friends I shall seek new challenges elsewhere. I bear no one any ill will.
"I am very sorry that this day has come to pass.
"To those who have supported me through these last 20 months and especially the fans who continue to support me, I thank you all."
Stuart Olding also expresses regret at the move to sack him. pic.twitter.com/K8KTo3ccwK
— David Young (@DavidYoungPA) April 14, 2018
Paddy Jackson's contract has also been revoked.
