UP-AND-COMING outside-half Niall Martin has left Newport Gwent Dragons Academy after being snapped up by Ulster Academy. The 18-year-old from Newport attracted the interest of the Heineken Cup finalists not only because of his potential but also as a result of his Irish links. The teenager, who turns 19 next month, was born in Ballymoney […]
In The Beginning… Over the summer, we received the photo below from Mr Christopher E Brennen, with the following additional information. “This photograph shows the Rainey Old Boys RFC (then called the Magherafelt Rugby Club) dated about 1928. I can only identify two individuals in the photo since they are my wife’s grandfather and father. […]
The new season for Donaghadee Rugby Club begins this Saturday (18th) when we host Queens University Belfast, Suttonians and Limavady to Donaldson Park for a Pre-Season Tournament. The Dee are delighted to welcome Senior opposition in the form of Queens who are currently in AIL 2A and Suttonians who play in AIL 2B. Former Dee […]
Last Friday and Saturday, Ophir Rugby Club opened the 2012/2013 season with the traditional Seven-a Side competition. CLICK HERE for 500+ action shots This year the tournament was held at the Valley Leisure Centre, due to a major drainage scheme at Ophir’s home ground at the Cottonmount, Mallusk. Last year’s Friday evening tournament for the […]
This is a special season for Malone RFC as you celebrate promotion to Division 1B of the newly constructed Ulster Bank League. As President of the IRFU, I am delighted to extend my best wishes to President, Gary Quantrill and all members and hope that the club enjoys success through all the grades. I further […]
Pre Season @ Limavady CRFC has been gathering momentum and building constantly towards readiness for the season and full contact competitive games. Match time has proven that the explosive training and commitment from the guys is producing a unique brand of rugby. The marketing team were present at the Saturday pre season friendly v Inishowen […]