Ulster Branch Community Rugby Officer Jarlath Carey organised a recruitment day for City of Derry at Judge’s Road. The new IRFU “Play Rugby” programme is aimed at boosting youth sides of local rugby clubs. Jarlath had targetted the club’s u13s and carried out coaching sessions in various non traditional schools in the L/Derry area. CLICK […]
On Thursday Ballyclare High 2nd XV played Larne Grammar in the Ulster Schools 2nd XV Cup and won very comfortably to progress to the quarter finals just as the 1st XV have done in the Schools Cup. In excellent conditions Ballyclare were always in control and dominated most phases of play which must have pleased […]
Brian McLaughlin has named his starting XV and replacements for the Magners League clash with the Ospreys on Sunday. Youngster Craig Gilroy will make his fourth appearance when he starts on the right wing. Gilroy has notched up an impressive 5 tries in his first 3 games. With Paddy Wallace on 6 Nations duty with […]
This was an edge of the seat encounter right from the kick off. 2 very good sides displaying all the skills and pride in the jersey, putting their bodies on the line. We only made it with video footage to the last five minutes but managed to capture the match winning try and conversion on […]
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Ireland Coach Declan Kidney has made one change to the team that started against Italy last Saturday with Jamie Heaslip named at Number 8. Sean O’Brien moves to blindside and Denis Leamy is named in the replacements in place of Shane Jennings. David Wallace completes the backrow. CLICK HERE FOR BBC SPORT PADDY WALLACE INTERVIEW […]
Rugby interest has reached fever pitch! With Ulster through to the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup and the whistle blown for the start of the Six Nations, the eagerly awaited fixtures for the 32nd annual Nutty Krust Rugby Floodlit Tournament were announced today at the home of Portadown rugby, Chambers Park. The prestigious Tournament […]
Welcome to Blog 6 of coaches corner: Question – What is it? Answer – A weekly blog exploring and developing the theme of COACHING. Video Analysis, Ideas, Opinions, Facts, the melting pot is explored here. Written & compiled by: Nathan Moore: BSc (Hons) Sports Science, P.G.C.E Founder of NM Sports Performance, Video analyst and Coach […]
PORTADOWN 4XV 18 – 8 ARDS 3XV Portadown fourths are a side with momentum at the minute and a physical Ards outfit were the latest team to suffer defeat against them in the Foster Cup. The first half was a nip and tuck affair, littered with big hits and strong running play by both mobile […]
Northern Bank Schools’ Subsidiary Shield Quarter Finals To be played onSaturday 19 February 2011 1. Bangor Grammar v Grosvenor Grammar 10.30 am 2. Dalriada v Regent House 11.15 am 3. Belfast High School v Ballymena Academy 10.30 am tbc 4. Down High School v Wallace High School 10.30 am Northern Bank Schools’ Cup Quarter Final […]