www.independent.ie, Brendan Fanning Tomorrow morning in Carton House, Joe Schmidt will meet a group of Sunday hacks to share his thoughts on what’s around the corner for Ireland. In his head already he has the clear outline of the group he wants for the Guinness Series in November. That in turn will shape his thinking […]
Ulster Rugby’s Ravenhill will stage a GAA match for the first time in 90 years. Photograph: Dan Sheridan / Inpho Ulster Rugby and Ulster GAA will come together to stage the first major Gaelic Football match to be played at Ravenhill Road. The historic match will be in aid of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). It […]
Rugby Sevens: Short-Sighted IRFU Need To Act Alex Kirwan argues the need for the IRFU to establish an Irish rugby sevens side, with the sport being included in the Olympics form Rio 2016 onwards. Since Ireland began competing in the Summer Olympic Games in 1928, they have won a grand total of 28 Olympic medals. […]
3rd XV bounce back to topple league favourites After their heart breaking last second defeat to Civil Service last weekend Saturday afternoon saw a blue sky at Donaldson Park and the spectators were out in force, not only to watch the 1st XV but the side line was also packed on the ‘wee’ pitch to […]
`Growing a Winning Rugby Club Business` by Colin Thompson Managing Partner at Cavendish – ► CEO, business coach & author ► Helping companies achieve growth. Keys to a Winning Team 1. Strong Leadership 2. Common Goal 3. Rules of the Game 4. Action Plan 5. Support Risk Taking 6. 100% Involvement/Inclusion of the Team for […]
The Ulster derby in Division 1B at a sunny Deramore lived up to its pre-match billing as a close-fought affair saw Ballymena prevail over Belfast Harlequins. Harlequins started off the stronger team and got on the board quickly with a third minute penalty from centre Lane. Another breakdown infringement gave Lane the opportunity to increase […]