On 30th June Banbridge RFC will be holding an Ulster Bank RugbyForce Weekend and are seeking volunteers to lend a helping hand to the carry out a series of improvements to the club and grounds on the day. Volunteers will be rewarded with a barbeque at the end of a hard days work. House Convenor […]
The Ireland Under-20s bagged their best ever result in IRB Junior World Championship history and laid down a marker for the 2012 tournament by overcoming host nation South Africa in Stellenbosch. Mike Ruddock’s youngsters outshone the pre-match favourites in almost all facets of the game, with their intensity, physicality and tactical awareness – allied to […]
As the Olympic Torch excites communities in Northern Ireland we have the opportunity to draw inspiration from local people and businesses to perform at a global level. Success at the highest level requires a great dose of planning and dedication. As the world’s elite athletes put their final touches to perform in front of a […]
Following a recent committee meeting which was called to decide the playing strategy for next year, along with preparations for promotion to the qualifying leagues it was also decided the club would try and form a ladies side. After 2 consecutive league successes, the club has decided that the 2012 / 13 season will be […]
With four weeks of the rugby league season now complete we have been treated to another mouthwatering weekend of action with two nail biting draws in Leinster as well as another tense affair from Ulster. The weeks action got under way in Ballymacaron Park where the Ballynahinch Rabbitohs beat the Ballynahinch Bunnies by 30-12 to […]
Reigning champions, Leinster Rugby, will be the first club allocated a pool for the 2012/13 Heineken Cup when the draw for the composition of the six pools for the 18th tournament takes place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Tuesday, 12 June (11.00am). The pool draw for the 24 qualified clubs, which will be streamed […]
ERC can confirm that a consultation process involving all its stakeholders will commence shortly following formal applications by the Federation Francaise de Rugby, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby and Premiership Rugby for a review of the ERC Shareholder Agreement which provides the structure for European club rugby’s two tournaments, the Heineken Cup and the Amlin […]
This event was always set to be the highlight of the Ulster Club rugby calendar. It lived up to the billing and was an atmosphere of friendship and fun. The evening began with the club AGM which lasted for approximately 45 seconds! Full details to follow. The dinner then began with the entire group singing […]