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Ballymoney RFC Academy coaching team takes shape, Thomas Knight & Nealers Mulholland appointed to coaching positions

Head coach Mark Culbertson is joined in the 2015/16 season by Thomas Knight & Nealers Mulholland Thomas has returned to Ballymoney after a year away in America as he pursues his degree in sports science. He brings a wealth of experience as he received expert coaching from former Waikato chief New Zealand coach. Thomas has […]

VIDEO A quick insight into one of GSCPT’s field sessions with CIYMS RFC focusing on aerobic system development.

CLICK HERE for this video of a quick insight into one of GSCPT’s field sessions with CIYMS RFC focusing on aerobic system development. During field-based conditioning, every man, minute and metre is accounted for. Pre-season efforts can be summed up by the following equation: Meticulous planning + meticulous preparation = meticulous performance. To perform well […]

SQUAD NAMED as Ireland Men’s Sevens Teams Target Final Olympic Spot THIS WEEKEND

Ireland Men’s Sevens Squad (Rugby Europe Olympic Repechage, Lisbon, 18 – 19 July) Adam Byrne (UCD/Leinster) Aaron Cairns (Ballynahinch/Ulster) Tom Daly (Lansdowne/Leinster) (capt) Ian Fitzpatrick (Lansdowne/Leinster) Terry Kennedy (St. Mary’s College/Leinster) Shane Layden (Buccaneers/Connacht) Gearoid Lyons (Young Munster/Munster) Diarmaid McCarthy (Young Munster/Munster) David McGuigan (Ballynahinch/Ulster) Harry McNulty (UCD/Leinster) Mark Roche (Lansdowne/Leinster) Alex Wootton (Garryowen/Munster) Steve […]

SQUAD NAMED as Ireland Women’s Sevens Teams Target Final Olympic Spot THIS WEEKEND

Good Luck girls! Ireland Women’s Sevens Squad (Rugby Europe Olympic Repechage, Lisbon, 18 – 19 July) Audrey O’ Flynn (TID) Jenny Murphy (Old Belvedere/Leinster) Stacey Flood (Railway Union/Leinster) Hannah Tyrrell (Old Belvedere/Leinster) Eimear Considine (TID) Ashleigh Baxter (Cook/ Ulster) Katie Fitzhenry (Blackrock/ Leinster) Claire Keohane (UL Bohemian/ Munster) Lucy Mulhall (Rathdrum) Capt Claire Molloy (Bristol/ […]