Lisburn RFC has been formally invited by Vojvodina RFC, to their Rugby XV’s tournament on the 3rd– 10th May 2012 After the success of the previous tour back in 2010, Lisburn are once again going back to Serbia to try to regain their trophy. Last year they confirmed their status on thew world rankings with […]
Research from Gillette shows the evolution of rugby kit and technology has brought significant benefits to athlete performance New research from Gillette and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has revealed the dramatic impact that the technological evolution of kit and equipment has had on modern rugby performance. [youtube f5cp3-VFiA4] Ahead of the Gillette Four Nations, […]
The latest installment in our section devoted to promoting every club in Ulster – this time its Ballyclare and this short review with a link to their website will also stay in our club features section indefinitely. BALLYCLARE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 1949 – PRESENT Ballyclare Rugby Football Club was formed on 20th May 1949 although […]
A Night at the Races Fundraiser 26/11/11 At the Antrim Rugby Club, Allen Park, Randalstown Road, Antrim Disco & Raffle with great prizes All monies raised go towards club in preparation for new league season Come & support your local Rugby League side Doors open at 7pm with the 1st race being run @ 8pm. […]
Brian McLaughlin has named his preliminary squad ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Cup Pool 4 clash against ASM Clermont Auvergne (Ravenhill, kick-off 3.40pm). Johann Muller (forearm), Stephen Ferris (ankle) and Tom Court (knee) are all included among the 31 players and all remain in contention to play. Ulster secured a comfortable 22-3 home win over Connacht […]
After their first league defeat of the season Donaghadee got back to winning ways last weekend with a bonus point victory against fellow Section two graduates CIYMS. League encounters at Donaldson Park this season have not been short of incident and excitement and this contest did not disappoint, played in great conditions in front of […]
The purpose of the All-Party Group on Rugby is to engage with the Northern Ireland Assembly at a strategic level and to examine issues impacting upon the development of rugby, stadia and specific issues affecting the professional game in Ulster. “We have ambitious goals to becoming a leading force in World Rugby within 10-15 years […]
The Service boys travelled to a strong Strabane side on Saturday past, and while they did not get the victory they did get some superb pictures which both teams will enjoy on the link below. And below that is the now famous grass roots glory rugby try scored by the Service enigma Dan Carter(land). An […]