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 […]
What a game: The Portadown Pumas took on the Ballynahinch Rabbitohs in the hotly contested Plate final at Belfast Harlequins on Saturday the 5th June. You will see from the video clips later the intensity of this game was immense. From the outset both sides made it clear their intension was to hit hard and […]
A fantastic evening and who knows maybe this will be a good summer. The sun drenched Malone for week 3 of Ulster Tag and Thursday night was jam packed with teams and supporters enjoying the BBQ atmosphere and having fun. The business end of the season is far away and amidst the fun teams battled […]