After another week with no game due the late cancellation of the Ballynahinch Cup game, the Derry lads were glad to get a friendly away to Rainey. Matches between the two teams have always been eagerly contested with the Derry boys just shading the results, this game was not to disappoint! With the City of […]
COLERAINE 1XV 8 – 3 PORTADOWN 1XV An away game to Coleraine is always a tricky fixture but the Blues hadn’t lost a league game all season and were understandably upbeat about their chances in the Northwest. Playing into a stiff breeze in the first half, Portadown were dominant, bossing scrums, lineouts and possession, but […]
Having been well beaten by Larne on two occasions this season the home team were expecting a difficult game at Neillsbrook on Saturday. Watched by a large crowd the game started with Larne on the attack and after a few minutes the visitors were awarded a penalty in front of the posts, and a simple […]
Welcome to Blog 7 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 […]
Ireland played France and while the game was being shown in the Belfast Harlequins clubhouse but once starting watching the Ladies game outside we could not leave to go back in and watch Ireland. This game had such a fast tempo with an absolute steely determination by both sides who absolutely switched on and summoned […]
For most of the first half Ballymena looked the better side, but failed to capitalise, having only a single penalty to show for their endeavours at the break. Early second half pressure resulted in a converted try to stretch the lead to 10-0, but almost immediately Malone hit back with a converted try of their […]
The tension was almost unbearable at Hatrick Park where Rainey Old Boys came from 14-3 behind to snatch the lead with a try two minutes from time against second placed City of Derry. Referee Mark Hermin infuriated the large home support by playing eight minutes of added time,but an inspired Rainey side pulled out all […]
Instonians 34, Ballynahinch 15. This friendly kicked off in sunny conditions at Shaw’s Bridge on 12 February. There was no score until 24 minutes when Ballynahinch scored a deserved try after a period of pressure. Inst, as has been their style, hit back a couple of minutes later with a try by Michael Kirvell which […]
The scene was set for a good game. Conditions where perfect for running rugby in this clash between Grosvenor and Donagadee. Donagadee coming into the match unbeaten and full of confidence against a Grosvenor side who had not had the same success as their last season. The odds were stacked against them. Grosvenor started well […]