Saturday 26th November saw Conference League Toppers. Donegal travel to Deramore Park to Play Quins 2’s on what could be said was the wettest and windiest day of the season so far. Quins were expecting a hard encounter, Donegals record this season so far. and the fact Quins had not played as a team since […]
At the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, British & Irish Lions Manager, Andy Irvine, today revealed the 10-match tour schedule for the highly anticipated tour to Australia in 2013. The British & Irish Lions and the Australian Rugby Union have agreed a programme of nine matches for the Tour in Australia, including three Test matches. The […]
RAINEY IV 17 – 13 PORTADOWN Minor League 19th November 2011 Scorers: Walker(1*Conv), Scullion(1*Try), McElhone(1*Try), Martin(1*Try) The lead changed several times at Hatrick Park where Rainey OB IV rallied to beat Portadown V by 17-13 in the rain. While the kicking was poor, the tackling could not be faulted and the Rainey pack stood up […]
Virginia RFC Under 10’s enjoy a day in Balbriggan. Virginia under 10’s travelled to Balbriggan on Sunday last the 20th of November . After two cancelled games the previous week the lads were really up for a game . First up was the hosts Balbriggan within one minute Paddy Nagle crossed the line for the […]
Although the pitch was in excellent condition the very strong wind straight down the pitch and the intermittent rain made this a difficult game for both teams. City of Derry kicked off with the wind in their backs needing a comfortable lead by half time to stand any chance of willing. From the kick off […]
What a bond exists between these players. Executing the basics of running rugby and ball retention. They did turnover BRA ball, they did retian ball and score through forward ball in hand pick and go, off load, pass, pass, pass. Strategic thinking and the will to be the best. The scoreline mirrored the game and […]