The prosecuting barrister in Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding’s rape trial has asked the jurors to consider what the woman had to gain if she made it all up.

The Ireland and Ulster rugby players are accused of raping the same woman at an afters party in Jackson’s home in south Belfast in 2016.

It’s been 44 days since Toby Hedworth first spoke to the jurors on behalf of the prosecution.

He opened his final address to them this morning by saying “the law of this land is that a young woman is allowed to say no”.

He claimed what happened in Paddy Jackson’s bedroom in June 2016 was a throwback to the days of male entitlement.

Composite image shows Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson (left) and Stuart Olding (right) arrive at Belfast Crown Court | Image: Brian Lawless/Liam McBurney/Liam McBurney/PA Wire/PA Images

He said she doesn’t pretend to remember every detail and in exactly what order it happened.

In relation to her claim she pleaded with Mr. Jackson when Stuart Olding walked in to the room, Mr. Hedworth told the jurors they’d have to decide whether it was “manufactured” as the defence claims.

In relation to her delay going to police, he said it was perfectly plain why she didn't think it worth doing so. She was worried she wouldn’t be believed and nothing would come of it.

Their friend Blane McIlory is facing one count of exposure and another called Rory Harrison is accused of trying to cover up what happened.