BYES: Ards, Ballynahinch, Dungannon, Instonians The First Trust Senior Cup will provide clubs with their first opportunity to win silverware this season with the final scheduled for Wednesday 11th December. Current Senior Cup holders Ballymena travel to Gibson Park to face Malone. Momentum is with the Eaton Park men after an encouraging start to their […]
The final is scheduled for Ravenhill on Tuesday 17th December. There are thirteen ties down for decision this weekend, with All-Ireland Junior Cup representatives Clogher Valley, CIYMS, Portadown and Donaghadee receiving a bye in the first round. Ballymoney host Lisburn still seeking their first win of the season. A narrow loss to neighbours Coleraine last […]
This weekend we see the first rounds in the First Trust sponsored Ulster Senior Cup and the Millar McCall Wylie sponsored Junior Cup involving teams from Qualifying One and Two. Both competitions provide the opportunity for clubs to win a piece of silverware before Christmas at the recently renovated Ravenhill. The Senior Cup final is […]
Pools & schedule announced for Series opener One month until Series kick-off on Gold Coast Sophie Monk new Gold Coast Sevens ambassador The International Rugby Board, in conjunction with tournament organisers the Australian Rugby Union, has announced the pools and match schedule for the Gold Coast Sevens, round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series […]
He has only been in Northern Ireland for two weeks but already Bokkie Carstens has made his mark on the local rugby scene and he is enjoying every minute with his new club. The 20-year-old from Capetown is settling into the side and has been influential in the matches he has played so far. Playing […]
All parties reaffirm commitment to ERC negotiations Despite recent reports, all parties involved in the formulation of a new ERC Accord, including the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) and Premiership Rugby, have reaffirmed their commitment to the process. A meeting focused solely on the negotiations will be convened by ERC as soon as practicable. It […]
International Sportswear Company, Kukri, and Ulster Rugby have agreed a five-year extension to their partnership taking the relationship through to season 2018/19. This agreement will see Kukri team up with Ulster Rugby as Official Kit Supplier and retailer for the Official Ulster Rugby shop. With a growing number of supporters it has become critical to […]
ILM LEVEL THREE AWARD: SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Belfast Dates: November: 6th, 13th, 20th & December: 4th, 11th, 18th Location: NICVA Conference Centre, Belfast BT15 2GB [youtube hBF7xiXmg1M] 1. What is this course? This course in Sports Leadership and Management is a unique course designed on specific research, case studies and tutor experience. Sport has […]