Round Two of the RaboDirect PRO12 sees the introduction of two new grounds into the competition, and the return to an old favourite. Tournament newcomers Zebre play their first home game at the Stadio XXV Aprile in Parma when Connacht are the visitors. Both teams are looking for their first victory this season, and the […]
Mixed fortunes for the Randalstown teams on the first competitive Saturday of the new season saw only the 2nd XV run out winners. However various unofficial reports suggest that there were many positives to take away and no doubt some hard yards will be put in at training on Tuesday and Thursday to ensure full […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV got their League campaign off to a great start with a 22 points to 16 victory over Larne at the Glynn on Saturday 1 September. On a day on which a strong cross-wind affected just about every facet of the game, Larne appeared to have adapted better to the conditions […]
Despite the weathermen’s darkest predictions Saturday turned into a beautiful afternoon for Donaghadee’s first Qualifying League One game of the season at Donaldson Park. The visitors were newly promoted University of Ulster Coleraine who won Qualifying Two last season. The Dee greeted the game with not a little trepidation remembering their own arrival in Q1 […]
Armagh seconds kicked off the new season in style on Saturday with a well-earned win at Shaws Bridge against Qualifying league one giants Cooke. The game kicked off with Armagh choosing to play up the slope into a strong wind. Cooke immediately used the wind to pressurise Armagh in the their 22 dominating possession and […]
Saturday saw Armagh entertain Queens University at The Palace Grounds in their second game in the 2012-13 Ulster Senior League. Having secured last week’s 8-3 victory at Belfast Harlequins Armagh were prepared for a stiff game against Queens. The playing conditions were perfect at the kick off which saw Armagh face a fresh breeze but […]