Ulster vow to deliver 'hugely successful' GUINNESS PRO12 Final

It is the first time that the GUINNESS PRO12 has staged a 'destination final', providing an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant rugby on show week in week out in the league.

Ulster's newly redeveloped stadium, which was only formally opened last May, meets the capacity criteria necessary to host the annual showpiece decider.

And while Logan admits the decision to host the GUINNESS PRO12 Final in Belfast gives the club extra incentive to be present on Saturday May 30, his main aim is to show the city off to its fullest.

"We are extremely pleased that our bid to host the GUINNESS PRO12 Final was successful," he said. "Belfast is a vibrant sporting city and through NI Executive funding, Kingspan Stadium is now a state-of-the-art rugby stadium, fit to stage a game of this magnitude.

"While we hope that our province is in the final, we are fully committed to working with the PRO12 to ensure that regardless of who contests it, that this event is a huge success."

Ulster faced stiff competition for the privilege, with Glasgow Warriors also vying to host the Final.

And while Logan acknowledges the Warriors put forward a strong case, he's looking forward to setting the bar high after Ulster were given the nod.

"Glasgow put forward a strong bid, as you would expect from a city who recently hosted the Commonwealth Games," added Logan.

"We were very pleased and fortunate to win. We have the ability to put on a really special weekend. That ranges from the 3,500 hospitality spaces that we have to the excellent transport links we have.

"A huge amount of credit needs to go to the staff at the stadium, and of course the supporters who back us, and the players who deliver on the pitch."

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