With Armagh not having a league fixture in 2012 yet it was always going to be tricky for coach, Andy Hughes, to retain match fitness within his squad. Although Armagh’s season has been a little erratic so far, the season took on a brighter complexion on New Year’s Eve when they pulled off a fine […]
The players and officials of Armoy took the clubs inaugural trip to the far west of County Donegal to face league newcomers Tir Chonail on Saturday. After a long and very bumpy coach trip through the mountainous countryside we arrived at one of the most surreal venues for a rugby match. After miles and miles […]
“I think when the groups first came out back in the summer, I’d have taken today’s result quite happily, a losing bonus point against Clermont and progression to the knockout stages, but we came here looking for a win and a home quarter-final and we’re exceptionally disappointed that we didn’t achieve it.” “The Connacht and […]
In a wind affected Qualifying League 2 encounter at Lisburn the home team came out with a deserved if hard earned win over rivals Larne, thus reversing the result of their first game last September. The Tata Steel sponsored locals took first advantage of the strong breeze gusting down the pitch and on seven minutes […]
Brian McLaughlin has had consistency in selection over recent weeks but the loss of Cave is a big blow for Ulster ahead of a massive encounter at Stade Marcel Michelin. Whitten though, has had plenty of gametime and is a more than able replacement in midfield. The Ulster coach can also call on Nevin Spence […]
Another exciting weekend ahead in the Heineken and Amlin Cup and some of Ulster’s officials will be performing at the top level. Members from the USRFR will be involved in the following fixtures below interspersed with interviews from Shane Toolan, Stephen McConkey & Maurice Butler extoling the joys of officiating the game. These guys and […]