Passing through Bangor on a fact finding mission for an up coming feature on Bangor RFC we stopped at club sponsor Thomas’ Butchers to find out what is the fuel behind success. Thomas was there and while he claimed no direct glory for the double league champions he simply said – “We pride ourselves on […]
On Wednesday 01 May 2013, the Guinness Carrick 7s committee and the NGN 7s team joined together to meet the coaches and water boys that will participate in the Guinness Carrick 7s Open Tournament. They also had the privilege of meeting Oscar Knox who was very excited to meet his favourite players. CLICK HERE for […]
Ulster Juniors Three Donaghadee players had a major part in the Ulster Junior side’s 20-12 victory over Connacht in the Inter Provincial Championship last weekend in Ballina. Chris Hamilton started in the No. 7 jersey with Paul McKenzie and Phil Eadie joining him off the bench. Paul doubles up as Assistant Coach to the squad […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union today (30 Apr) published a Club Sustainability report, developed after almost two year of consultation and consideration with clubs , which will introduce a series of new regulations aimed at promoting and developing the domestic game at all levels. The report addresses club concerns that a culture of ‘pay to […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has begun the process of recruiting a Performance Director with the appointment of executive search firm Odgers Berndtson. The Performance Director will lead the management of the key coaching and technical support staff involved in the professional game, including the National Team Coach and Provincial Head Coaches. The position […]
City of Derry Rugby Club will welcome teams from Germany, England along with the Leprechauns from Limerick and Perennials from throughout Ulster to their International Golden Oldies Tournament this weekend at Judges Road. The Irish Teams will bring with them many former International and Provincial players who attended the last Oldies tournament at Judges Road […]
– Captains launch round 8 of HSBC Sevens World Series – Results key to promotion / relegation battle in London – 29 broadcasters take Glasgow coverage to 150 countries The European climax of the HSBC Sevens World Series kicks off in Scotland this weekend with round 8, the Emirates Airline Glasgow Sevens, at Scotstoun stadium […]