VIDS FIRST I XV v Lurgan & II XV v Malone below then report on I XV game + Pictures link [youtube 99k6TyFJ1So] [youtube _VmjYAQ_8x4] Civil Service met old rivals Lurgan in the first round of matches in the Gordon West Cup at Stormont. Recent history suggested that Lurgan would be the likely conquerors, having […]
First Victory of the Season for the 4XV at Antrim The 4’s made the short trip to Antrim to play a robust and well organised Antrim team who were unbeaten in their league campaign to date. Despite the inclement weather the Antrim pitch was in great condition (compliments to the Antrim grounds staff) and it […]
Harlequins Hold On Against Fast-Finishing Bohs Right winger Rory Scholes scored the only try of the game as Belfast Harlequins took a 14-12 verdict over visitors UL Bohemians at Deramore Park. CLICK HERE For Pictures Ireland Under-20 international JJ Hanrahan booted all of Bohs’ points – three penalties and a drop – but ‘Quins, who […]
On a wet and miserable afternoon at Upritchard Park, Bangor hosted Ballyclare in the first round of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup,eventually finishing as 35-17 winners. With further meetings in the league competition later, both sides were anxious to assert themselves. However, it was Bangor who made an explosive start with a converted try […]
Sat 1st October 2011. Ballymena win in Cork In atrocious conditions in Cork, Ballymena defeated the University side by the narrowest of margins.8 points to 6. Away points in the AIL are always hard to come by. so this is a great start to the season for the team. Seconds defeat Grosvenor in Junior Cup […]
On Saturday 1st October a weakened Quins 2nd XV played Dungannon 2nd XV in the first round of the Junior Cup at Deramore. The first half started well for the young Quins side dominating open play and the forwards pressure resulting in a penalty after 10 minutes play which Quins out half James Sheills converted […]
The students travelled to Carrick with the highly impressive new facilities at Woodlawn. The weather conditions were atrocious, and the heavy rain had left the playing surface tricky at best. The University team much changed from the previous Saturday with five freshers making their university débuts. The reward for modifying their game plan at Thursdays […]