Ulsters own Willy Stewart begins a week long trial at Harlequins today, culminating in a game vs Leeds Rhinos on Saturday! This is on the back of the screening camp and also Willy performing well for Ulster and Ireland A. Also Two Ireland A team players have been signed on 18 month contracts for St […]
North American Tour A good result for the tourists in their opening fixture. Our roving reporter Derek Clements advises that the players are in good spirits although somewhat disappointed that injuries to Philip Stinson and Gareth McMullen have forced them to join the ranks of the dreaded Alikadoos! CLICK HERE FOR 18 Pictures Courtesy Of […]
To mark the start (almost) of the competitive season, and introduce the first of a series of social events throughout the year, the Club is organising a Hog Roast at the clubhouse on Saturday 10th September. Apart from the spit-roasted food and accompanying side dishes, entertainment, a drinks promotion and ballot are also included in […]
Over 28 four ball groupings competed at Loughgall Country Park in fine conditions. By 7 o’clock there were some very tired faces arriving at The Palace Grounds for the prize-giving and barbeque reception. The Club president, Andrew Nesbitt, presented the prizes and extended hearty thanks to all the competitors and sponsors who donated prizes as […]
Rainey Old Boys continued their build up to the Ulster League start on August 27 with a sixty minute squad session against Academy at Hatrick Park.With several of their more experienced players unavailable,Rainey took the opportunity to give some game time to all members of their 24 man squad,some of whom have just recently left […]
There might have been 60-70 teams there! Ulster had 7 teams but managed to get victories across the board (we think) but also finalists in two ALL IRELAND FINALS both immensely well played finals. + 4 semi finalists!!! We have a very high standard of tag in Ulster & finals are wild cards, almost uncallable […]
On Saturday past Belfast Harlequins took on Glasgow Hawks in a training friendly. The teams played four 20 minute periods and used all their players with regular subs. Obviously the coaches were trying out alot of their options. This game was also made more interesting by the close connection between player son both sides with […]
Randalstown Pre-Season & Tournament Pre-season training is now well underway at Randalstown on Tuesday & Thursday at 7 pm up at the Dunmore pitch. As ever Randalstown are happy to welcome back old faces and would encourage anyone with an interest in playing rugby to come along as head coach Mike Stevenson and fitness expert […]
SENIORS: Ballyshannon R.F.C.’s pre-season training continues this week. This Tuesday and Thursday, the 16th and 18th of August the senior men will be training at 7.00pm at the lakeside centre in Ballyshannon. The senior ladies will also be training this coming week, their sessions will be held on Wednesday and Friday, the 17th and 19th […]