Due to Ireland U20 and Ulster Ravens call ups plus a number of injuries to key players namely Chris Napier, Paul Prichard and Harry McAleese, Ballynahinch travelled for this top of the table clash against City of Derry with a much changed team. Despite both teams not being at full strength this match was a […]
Queen’s have won this UCL fixture for the previous five years, but they didn’t come close to repeating that in the last fxture of 2012. Ballymena enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and should have scored more than the four tries that they managed. Near the end of the game Ballymena were leading14-12 by virtiue […]
“This new recruitment venture is a first for the Club and it needs the help of all our members to make it a success. Word of mouth marketing is the best form of advertising. Now that you know what the Club is trying to do, do what you can to help. Spread the word, put […]
We are taking this opportunity to invite you to donate some of your hard earned cash to support City of Armagh Rugby Club past president Andrew Nesbitt and his team, including Daphne Greer and Randal McAllister as they take up their charity challenge for Save the Children. The Cross Group Team are joining a group […]
Ulster Branch are gearing up for the final day of entries which is Monday the 7th of January @ 5pm…… for the full story and for the Ulster Branch deadline reminder.
Despite the defeat, Ulster can be pleased with much of their play throughout the match, with standout performances from Luke Marshall at centre and skipper Roger Wilson at Number Eight, as well as replacement lock Ali Birch, whose virtuoso 25-minute display was awarded with a try at the death
SHIELS STEALS THE SHOW Rainey Number 8 Michael Shiels was the undisputed Man of the Match at Hatrick Park where the Old Boys beat Ards 28-13 in the Ulster League.His hat-trick of tries helped them to a bonus point in an undistinguished encounter which provided little festive cheer for a subdued crowd on a dry,but […]
City of Derry Rugby Club’s poor run of form continued on Saturday last at Judges Road in the Ulster Senior League when they were beaten by their only title challengers Ballynahinch. The two clubs are now in joint top spot in the table on thirty points but the Co Down men have a game in […]
Making six changes to the side that defeated Queens last week the “Devels” travelled the short distance to Shaw’s Bridge to play Instonians 2’s in the Conference League. The Quins side was clinical in its play and came away with a 30 – 8 win over their neighbours. This was a good finish to the […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV completed the double over local rivals Larne on Saturday 29th December with a deserved 21 points to 7 victory at Tom Simms Memorial Park. After a first half which the visitors shaded, on the score-board and in general play, and an uneasy start to the second half, Carrick gradually took […]