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 […]
Ulster U20s opened their season in style with a comfortable 67-14 win over Midlands in Coventry on Friday afternoon. Ulster started strongly and never looked back – it took just four minutes to register the first try and they went on to add another ten before the final whistle. Fullback Rory Scholes was first to […]
Ulster’s newest club, the Antrim Eels, are currently seeking new members to join them. The Eels are happy for any help and are looking for players, coaches, sponsors and volunteers. If you wish to get involved with the Eels please contact Pascal Mulot by e-mailing pmulot@hotmail.com or visit the clubs facebook page (just search Antrim […]
The Ireland team to play France this Saturday in Bordeaux shows a total of nine changes to the starting team from the side that played Scotland last weekend. The back three remains unchanged with Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble and Luke Fitzgerald all named in the side. Paddy Wallace starts in the centre, with Keith Earls […]
As players get back into the thick of contact training, head coach, Richard Kernohan and this season’s First XV captain, Jonny Gault, have been looking forward to the new season and that starts with as many players as possible coming to training. Jonny has taken over the reins from Stephen Dickey and he is looking […]