Grosvenor went into this game as clear underdogs but surprised everyone with a blistering opening quarter which saw them score three unanswered tries and take a 19 point lead. After only five minutes Grosvenor’s pack pressed on Queens line and Mark McAnally fed Fra Graham who crashed over for the first try. CLICK HERE FOR […]
These boys compete fiercely at all levels and Saturday was a nerve racking day for Banbridge Rugby who came within a drop goal and 30 seconds or so of AIL promotion – we can only imagine the sheer emotional impact of that, but look forward to supporting this proud Ulster Club into next season. It […]
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The opening match, in the sunshine at Ravenhill was the U13 Development Cup. Between Monaghan U13s and Lurgan U13s, Monaghan had previous success in the visits to Ravenhill. This was Lurgan first trip, and a good size crowd had followed them to the final. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES The first few moments of the game […]
The 39th Carrick Sevens took place in glorious weather conditions over the week-end of 29 April- 1 May. Although the entry from outside Northern Ireland was down on previous years, no doubt reflecting economic circumstances, more than fifty teams took part over the week-end. These included four from Scotland, including regular visitors Forrester, and newcomers […]
Ten days ago Dungannon were fourteen points behind Ballynahinch in the Ulster League. Without talisman second row Michael Rainey five points were collected from Banbridge, without Glen Telford, arguably the best non contracted 12 in Ireland we collected five points from Ballymena. Then without Michael Kirkwood, Callum Threlfall, Jason Bloomfield, Ben Howard and Stuart McKenzie […]
City of Derry Rugby Club’s Under 15’s created history on Saturday last at Ravenhill, Belfast when they defeated Banbridge to win the Cup for the first time at that age level. Banbridge came into the game as firm favorites but by the end they were comprehensively beaten by four try’s to two by a Derry […]
CLICK HERE For 201 Gleno Photos Pictures, includes action, team and supporters. CLICK HERE For 196 Pictures, includes lots of team shots, action and supporters pictures Teams Competing: City Of derry, Belfast Harlequins, Ballymena, Malone, Dungannon, Ards T’Cats, Queens, Instonians. Man of the Tournament was David McIlwaine – deservedly the outstanding player. The rugby was […]
CLICK HERE for 181 pictures including lots of team shots & action + supporters CLICK HERE for Gleno Photos 130 Pictures, includes team shots, action and supporters. Day 3 of the Carrick 7s and day 3 of sunshine from dawn till dusk. The annual ladies 10s tournament was today and the ladies played a kinock […]
CLICK HERE for 302 Pictures from Gleno Photo includes action, team and crown pictures. CLICK HERE for 318 Pictures from includes action, lots of team shots and crown pictures. CLICK HERE for 20 more pictures of action. CLICK HERE f0r 20 new pictures – Thanks D Armstrong Teams competing were – Academy, harbury, Telford college, […]