University of Ulster 2nd XV have received more than their fair share of criticism in recent weeks after an indifferent start to the season so an away trip to Rainey 4’s seemed an unlikely place to show their critics the error of their thoughts. However, UUC took the game to Rainey in the first half […]
Match report to follow Another good day at the office for CI at fortress Belmont, tries and penalties leading to a good win, re-inforcing their position in the top 2 of Q2 Man of the match was number 8 Mark McConkey. We would not rule out this young Omagh side, and look forward to catching […]
1stXV Rankings as of 13/11/10 1. Ballyclare HS – 0.922 2. Methodist College – 0.851 3. RBAI – 0.788 4. Bangor GS – 0.776 (+1) 5. Ballymena Academy – 0.756 (+1) 6. Belfast Royal Academy – 0.742 (+1) 7. RS Armagh – 0.725 (-3) 8. Wallace HS – 0.701 9. Campbell College – 0.683 10. […]
Ulster Rugby today confirmed that David Pollock has decided to retire from rugby due to a hip injury which has plagued the back row forward for the past 18 months. Omagh born and a product of the Royal School Dungannon, David graduated from the Ulster Academy, to sign a development contract in October 2006. His […]
There is a full list of games scheduled for Saturday 27th November 2010 including the first game of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round 1, Round Robin series when Lurgan College entertains Strabane Grammar School. The Strabane Grammar School team came through this series of games last season to play Larne Grammar School in […]
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This talented young side can score tries at will but because they are largely U14 and struggle at times to defend against bigger opponents, Jimmy McTeggart and Andy Hunter have worked hard to add some physicality to the side and Saturday’s game saw the boys in red complete a successful “shut out “against home team […]
It was clear from the start of this game that Donaghadee’s first-team must have taken heed of the stories they had heard about what a dangerous side UUC can be. Perhaps it was the five changes on Donaghadee’s team last Saturday, or maybe it was the memory of two very close games last season, but […]
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 […]
The unbeaten Ballyclare Under 19 side travelled to Carrick for a vital league game and took an early 5-0 lead with a try by top scorer Craig Wallace. The lead was increased by a penalty from Chris Harvey and before the interval Lewis Campbell went in for an unconverted try to build up a useful […]