Sometimes we forget that a referee has alot of work to do on a rugby pitch. Managing all of the expectations and influences that may distract them from applying the laws. We have all experienced a referee perplexed for a split second as they try to decide if a ball was grounded over the try […]
City of Derry Ladies travelled to Enniskillen on Sunday missing 3 regular players and, despite the best efforts of the referee, secured a 4-try bonus point win to move into 2nd place in the league. Derry started well and after 3 minutes opened the scoring when after a superb drive from Kylie Boyle captain Di […]
Randalstown 2s continued their good run of form with a 3rd successive win as they triumphed over CIYMS at Neillsbrook on Saturday afternoon. CI looked a useful unit as they eventually took to the field and they started brightly creating the first chance in the opeing minutes which Ben Winter did well to clear. This […]
The Maxol sponsored Carrick 1st XV lost away to Larne by 14 points to 13 in the Hawkins Cup on Saturday 20 November. In this hard-fought encounter, Carrick have only themselves to blame for the narrow loss. The penalty count against them was something of the order of twelve to three; when a tendency to […]
Both City of Derry and Ards started nervously and play was defensive for the first 10 minutes as both teams settled in. Both sets of forwards were retaining the ball and making forward drives. Eventually after 10 minutes Ards forwards drove up to the Derry 22 meter line. A penalty given away by Derry allowed […]
PORTADOWN 2XV 37-18 COOKE 2XV Portadown seconds have been steadily improving in recent weeks and a win against Cooke seconds keeps momentum with the side. Whilst the result was all-important it was the manner of the win which was most pleasing. The Blues were rampant at Chambers Park to run out convincing 37-18 winners. Posession […]
Enniskillen 1st XV v Lisburn 1st XV (20th November 2010) courtesy of Tom Porter Photography – FOR SLIDESHOW CLICK HERE (should anyone require high resolution copies contact Tom on 07740 676076) Following their forgettable display the previous week against Omagh, the Corus sponsored Lisburn bounced back last Saturday to take two valuable Qualifying League 2 […]
For AIL league Division 3 clubs like ourselves and Rainey, the Ulster League gives us both excellent opportunity to blood young players and give “bench” players game time. Another feature of the Ulster league this year is the rolling sub system where you can make 12 changes to the team. This enhances a coach’s ability […]