Donaghadee had a break from league action last weekend and hosted Letterkenny in the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup. These sides have enjoyed a great social association over the last few seasons, however this was a keenly fought game in which Donaghadee ran out 31-0 eventual winners. The Donaghadee team that contained seven changes to […]
The Ireland Team has announced that Munster Hooker Michael Sherry will travel to New Zealand as precautionary cover for the injured Rory Best. Best is continuing his rehabilitation and still remains an official member of the Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad. Ireland Team Manager Paul McNaughton said: “Rory Best is still progressing with his rehabilitation […]
1.07 million fans attend 40 matches of pool phase Ticket sales top 1.34 million Revenue hits NZ$262 million – NZ$6.5 million needed to reach target Nearly 1.1 million fans have passed through the gates of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) stadia with all 40 matches of the Tournament’s pool phase now completed, Tournament organisers […]
Congratulations to the Mini Rugby U10s Squad that took part in the Aviva Mini Rugby Festival held at Ashbourne RFC on Saturday. Four matches – 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. Excellent results all round – well done to the players, parents and coaches who attended. Senior Results – Saturday 1st October Galwegians 17 Ballynahinch […]
Reports from Sat fixtures: 2s lost narrowly at CI after promising start. Now showing they can certainly compete in this league. 3s lost heavily to a ‘freak’ bclare team brimming with ex 1sts & AIL players. By clares own admission they would prob give their 1s a game so no disgrace lads especially as we […]
The Gordon West Cup has a new look this season, were groups are now drawn randomly from a pool of teams, compared to the previous regional selection, disadvantaging Newrys hopes of progressing as they were going into the toughest group in the competition. This season sees Newrys group containing the Psni, Civil Service and Lurgan, […]