Longwell has stuck largely with the squad that went through the group stages winning four from four. The only player ruled out through injury is fullback Peter Nelson, the Ravens top try scorer this season. Nigel Brady, a week after winning his 100th cap for the senior team, will captain the side from hooker and […]
Like all AIL clubs in Ulster Rugby, Banbridge RFC I XV are competing with teams from across four provinces of rugby. The Ulster clubs have for the last two seasons been setting the pace in their respective leagues, all capable of promotion. The spirit within Banbridge RFC is massive and as the club is growing, […]
Ballyclare Rugby II XV have been moving forward steadily over the past few seasons, they are constanly improving the side and working tirelessly on all aspects of play. Its also enjoyable to watch! Next time your near the Cloughan in Ballyclare stop in ~ its non stop rugby all day Saturday. We got some footage […]
Living the dream, game of rugby on a Saturday, enjoying it, keeping an eye on the league position. The champagne rugby of the Bann men has seen them rise through the ranks to the highest level of junior rugby in the province. They are here to stay and have established themselves. The kick below was […]
Arriving at Banbridge RFC to 3 games in full flow the expectation of watching high level rugby from the I, II & II XV was proved correct. All 3 games were superb, Dukes III’s (feature to follow) were playing the accomplished Clare II XV while the Bann I XV entertained QUB RFC and scored about […]
Banbridge Academy 1st XV triumphed 10-3 over a dogged Omagh Academy in the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup 2nd Rd on Saturday. We attended this superb game and got pictures and videos of tries and play from Banbridge + a report and video interview with coach Brian Leslie – ENJOY! [youtube mATmBO6dUIo] [youtube KKP3ZZ_Q9gg] CLICK […]
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At a fantastic day of rugby @ Banbridge RFC two Ulster sides poised to do the job these next few months played in the spirit of the game. It was excellent to watch the battle and a great crowd of supporters enjoyed the spectacle. A number of people felt that Queens would not be any […]
[youtube oEIJWgaReo4] CLICK HERE FOR 165 Action Shots [youtube hnZGQVOUvA0] Friends School Lisburn Med and Omagh Academy Med replay finishes in another Draw Friends travelled to Omagh Academy on Saturday to replay the 2nd round fixture of the Northern Bank Medallion Shield after last weeks exciting match which ended in a 3 all draw. The […]
Ulster have named a 34 man squad ahead of Saturday’s winner-takes-all Heineken Cup clash against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Centre Darren Cave will miss the trip after he picked up a foot injury in Friday’s win over Leicester Tigers at Ravenhill. He is likely to be out for six weeks with […]