Rape Accused Rugby Star ‘Has Told The Truth, Warts And All’

An Ireland and Ulster rugby player on trial for rape has told the truth, warts and all, a court has heard.Stuart Olding, who denies raping a woman in June 2016, has also welcomed the opportunity to put his account before a jury, according to his defence counsel.Frank O’Donoghue QC told Belfast Crown Court: “Finally that someone might listen to him and decide, he told the truth, warts and all.“The reality is there was no rape by Stuart Olding.“There is no case here.“