Great performance by Virginia Rfc U14s with a 19-10 win v Boyne RFC. Great way to start the season. New boys also performed well in 2nd game so future is bright at the club – CLICK HERE for more
Italy v Ireland 2015 Packages Six Nations Rugby in Rome Ireland kick off the defence of their 6 Nations Rugby title with a trip to the beautiful city of Rome to face Italy. Ireland’s last visit to Rome to play Italy in the 6 Nations in 2013 saw the Azzuri cause a surprise upset defeating Ireland […]
Ulster Bank League Div1a Final set for Aviva Stadium Debut Ulster Bank League Season Kicks-off this Weekend The IRFU have confirmed that the Ulster Bank League Div1a Final will be played at the Aviva Stadium for the very first time on Saturday May 9th 2015. The top tier club final was last held at the […]
The club congratulates Conor Young on being selected to start at scrumhalf for Ulster 20s v Connacht 2014 on Saturday past in the Inter-provincial Series. Ulster U20s team and replacements to play Connacht, 2014 1. Michael Lagan (captain, Ballymena) 2. Zac McCall (Queen’s University) 3. Dane Fitzpatrick (Ballynahinch) 4. Tom Donnan (TBC) 5. Nigel Simpson […]
Mark Nicholl must think it’s Christmas already! The City of Derry Head Coach has watched promising campaigns consistently curtailed around the festive season by crippling injury lists and player unavailability. It’s an annual hazard of the job but one Nicholl has coped admirably with since succeeding Bevan Lynch. What he won’t have experienced though is […]
Banbridge man Michael Cromie is hoping his move to professional rugby will be the gateway to a world of opportunity. The 24 year-old has signed a one-year professional contract with French third tier side Stade Rodez as he bids to further his budding career. Cromie left his boyhood club Banbridge a year ago, having spent […]
It was a busy start to the season following on from last week’s tournament as Randalstown 2nds and 3rds opened their league season at home. The seconds game saw the colours of Instonians turn out at Neillsbrook for the first time in many seasons. Sammy Hyndman’s young side stepped up to the plate and dug […]
The USRFR are proud to be supporting the charity ‘Headway’ in the forthcoming rugby season. Referees will wear the logo on their shirt to help raise awareness and will also be donating the proceeds of the Annual collection day to the charity. Regional co-ordinator Jonny Turnbull and Outreach Project Officer Jodie McGoldrick made presentations to […]
British and Irish Lions colossus Willie John McBride has issued a rallying call to rugby fans across the Province to snap up the final few tickets for the Oliver Turkington Memorial Dinner, which will take place next Saturday (13th September) at Coleraine Inst. The event is being organised to mark 25 years since CAI became […]