The Bordeaux-Beglès forward Sisa Koyamaibole (No 8), has been suspended for 12 weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in Dublin today, Wednesday, 17 October, arising from the Amlin Challenge Cup Round 1 match against London Irish at Stade André Moga on Saturday, 13 October 2012. Koyamaibole was alleged to have committed an act contrary to […]
The Heineken Cup is underway and our Elite referees are involved at the top level. Here is a list of our top officials in the Heineken and Amlin second round competitions! Heineken Cup Round 2 Biarritz vs Zebre at Parc des Sports Aguiléra Referee: Dudley Phillips (Ireland) Assistant referees: Mark Patton (USRFR), Simon McDowell (USRFR) […]
Ireland wins well ahead of England game on Saturday: 2 Ulster players wrree in the mix leading up to the game JJ Baird & Matty Hadden, Hadden went on to earn his first cap (an Antrim Eels Player) (Hadden is pictured above centre and above right) Victory over Scotland means Wolfhounds are playing for trophy […]
Rugby combines skill and physical strength to form one of the toughest sports around; as the game progresses, so does the athlete`s need to look after their body to keep up with the pace of the game. Two key ways you can do this is through proper nutrition, which will provide you with the energy […]
Catching up with Billy Johnston in Donegal Town last week was literally a full hour discussion on Donegal Town RFC, City Of Derry RFC, Ulster Rugby and Irish Rugby. Mentioning that you played rugby with anyone and finding they also played opens a friendship in the shared love of the game. Billy specialises in his […]
Back row duo Stephen Ferris and Nick Williams are still in contention to face Glasgow Warriors this Friday after being named in Mark Anscombe’s provisional 28 man squad (8.00pm kick off). The pair missed the 41-17 win over Castres at the weekend but Ulster are hopeful that they will be fit for this Heineken Cup […]
Ophir 23 v 23 Civil Service CLICK HERE for photographs Service travelled to Mount Pleasent in North Belfast on Saturday to take on joint table toppers Ophir in the league. Service were 12 nil up at one stage, but were unable to turn the screw and finish off their stubborn opponents, but still dug in […]
A cold afternoon at Deramore, brought together Belfast Harlequins and the Perennials in with both teams delivering a highly entertaining match, in front of enthusiastic spectators. CLICK HERE FOR 50+ Action Shots courtesy of Paul Marshall Digital Photography Injuries and unavailability reduced the playing numbers on both sides, giving several players the opportunity to play the […]