In attendance, Andy Wilson, David Armstrong Referee, Bob Montgomery Larne Rugby lcub, John Robinson Ulster Branch, Arthur James President Larne Rugby Club, Adrian Logan Speaker, Johnny McFettridge Club Captain, Damian Maguire Sponsor, Sammy Wilson MP, Raymond McDowell Compare. A great night was had by all & included representation from Ballyclare Rugby Club & Carrickfergus Rugby […]
On Friday the 3rd of June we held our end of season dinner to wrap up the season. Congratulations to this years award winners: Most Valuable Player: Grace Cole Most Valuable Fresher: Tara Nugent (who sadly could not attend) Most Improved: Abigail Frowde A special thanks to our lovely coach Chris Quinn for our vast […]
It was an excellent day last year in fantastic sunshine with a festival that evening in the local town Rostrevor. the location, scenery, rugby and craic was mighty and we look forward to covering it again this year. Hotly contested but with the spirit of fun intact – gonna be good! CLICK HERE FOR THEIR […]
The rumours circulated for months towards the end of the season and over the past few weeks Jacques Benade has arrived at Malone Rugby Club. The changes this off season are thick and fast with the coaches interviewing process in full swing as all of Ulster Rugby prepares for the perhaps the biggest season ever! […]
On Saturday, 4th June an open day was held at Limavady Rugby Club, and the new coaches Stephen Ritchie & Ross Parker were available to meet the club. Their strategy for the coming season was outlined. There was a light run and skills session followed by drinks and a BBQ. 6pm. We are looking forward […]
With the new coaching team eager to get started, Bangor Rugby Club hosted an informal pre-season get together at Upritchard Park this week. With over 60 players attending this preliminary meeting, and more new faces expected over the coming weeks, it was encouraging to see such enthusiasm and strength in numbers. This was a session […]
Only we knew this was Ards Ladies first ever game of contact rugby we would have insisted that they had played rugby before. Rucking, lineout, scrum, pack and back line all functioned as you would expect. In fact they actually scored at least 1 try and put together some excellent phases of play. All credit […]
The 1st 2 finals of the day were of a high standard but this game raised the bar farther: end to end rugby, focused and skillful with expert tackling, defending and finishing. Strategy plays a big part in rugby league, and experience will produce the understanding of the tempo of the game. It is absolutely […]