When it comes to International experience there are not many Irish men with more than Ged Corcoran. Tomorrow the Offaly man will take charge of his first Amateur 4 Nations game when Ireland ‘A’ hosts Scotland ‘A’ in Belfast. For the former Halifax, Sheffield Eagles and Toulouse player it doesn’t come much bigger than tomorrow. […]
Awesome times to follow for Mike 7s rugby in the USA – Dream come true, great experience, we caught with Mike getting ready to jet off to the states. Check out this youtube clip of him in action and comments from him below on this new USA 7s adventure [youtube DA92XW_HQOE] “Its awesome, I’m amazed […]
Ulster Rugby has today confirmed the signing of back row Nick Williams on a two year contract. Weighing 120kgs, he is an intimidating presence on the field and is regarded as one of the most explosive ball carriers in Europe. The 28 year old had a successful career in his homeland, making 37 Super Rugby […]
As we move towards being the Number 1 Tag province in Ireland both in numbers playing and the quality of our teams across beginners to elite levels, everyone has an eye on the Ulster finals. Last night at Malone RFC (the home of sexy rugby) the taggers played some absolutely superb games as we have […]
Ulster Rugby today announced the signings of scrumhalf Michael Heaney and back row forward Sean Doyle. Heaney has rejoined the club from Doncaster Knights on a 4 month short term deal, with the opportunity of a full time contract at the end of that period. A graduate of the Phoenix Ulster Academy, Heaney has represented […]
The Ireland Under-20 team (Sponsored by PwC) to face France in their final game of the IRB Junior World Championship has been named. Coach, Mike Ruddock has named an unchanged side to that which overcame their English counterparts in their last outing. Speaking ahead of clash, Ruddock said, “We are expecting another tough game against […]
The Ireland team to play New Zealand in the third test of the summer tour has been named and shows three changes, two in the backs and one in the forward pack, from the side that took the field in the second test in Christchurch. Paddy Wallace, who was called out as a replacement for […]
Ireland ‘A’ Head Coach Ged Corcoran has selected his 20 man squad for the opening fixture of the 2012 Amateur Four Nations against Scotland. The Game which takes place in Malone Rugby Club in Belfast will be Corcoran’s second game in charge of the side after first taking control against America in March. His squad […]
Justin Fitzpatrick has stepped down with immediate effect as Director of Rugby at Dungannon FC for personal reasons. The club has accepted his resignation and we wish him every success in the future. Since his appointment Justin has been instrumental in recent success. He has built a strong squad of players and under his leadership […]
Win a rugby kit worth over £1,000 After the success of last years competition, once again we are giving local rugby clubs the chance to win a brand new Samurai playing kit for the 2012/13 season. There are ten kits in total to be won (1 per club) each worth over £1,000 complete with high […]