This seasons Heineken Cup competition has already served up plenty of thrills and spills in the opening rounds and with only Biarritz Olympique remaining unbeaten at the half way point of the Pool Stages it looks as though there are going to be plenty more of those thrills and spills to come. Having dispatched first […]
It was a case of mixed fortunes for the Ulster clubs involved in the AIB Division 1B this weekend. Ballymena pipped local rivals Ballymena in the dying minutes of their encounter and Ballynahinch lost at home to league leaders Old Belvedere. Dungannon 15 – 21 Ballymena Ballymena were the victors in the Division 1B encounter […]
YOU’RE never fully dressed without a smile – so says the song – and certainly the young models had plenty to smile about when they posed for this year’s arty new Venture calendar in aid of TinyLife. Venture photographers captured the shiny, happy smiles of babies, toddlers and children from all walks of life for […]
Belfast Harlequins lost narrowly at home and Malone drew art Gibson Park in their AIB Division 2 encounters. Belfast Harlequins 9 – 17 Terenure College Scrum-half Michael Heaney kept Quins in touch throughout the game with two first half penalties and a third in the second half. The Belfast side, despite trailing to a converted […]
The place to be on a weekend in Belfast is the Garrick Bar. Every night is excellent and there is a great atmosphere. It’s one of those places that people love. If your dining we recommend you reserve a table because this food is great! Maybe it’s the relaxed atmosphere, maybe its the people who […]
The No 7 who dazzles with intelligent play a symbol of Ulster’s resurgence, giving lethal combinations with Ferris, Henry, Anderson and Diack – WHAT A BACK ROW! “He’s just one of those guys you see with that incredible desire to learn and play the game, his appetite is almost insatiable,”says Longwell, “He’s prepared to work […]
Ulster Rugby and Centra Reflect on another Year of Summer Camp Success. After eight weeks of fun and sportsmanship this year’s Ulster Rugby Summer Camps, sponsored by Centra, came to a successful close recently. Over the summer months there were a total of 18 province-wide camps,with almost 1,200 boys and girls aged 6 to 13 […]
Height: 6 ft / Weight: 19 stone Appearances In AIL: 101 Clubs: Portadown, UUC, Dungannon Victories: Senior Cup Winners / Ulster League Winners with Dungannon When did rugby begin for you? It began aged 4 and a half at Portadown Minis. For some reason I went straight into the front row. Must have been a […]
Valuable Funds Raised For Ballynahinch RFC With a full house at Drumbo Park on Friday night Ballynahinch’s Corporate “Night out at the Dogs” was an outstanding success. The Club President and Council would like to thank all who attended the event, those who sponsored races or dogs for all their support in what was a […]
Queens made heavy weather in their latest AIL game and the three week lay-off was evident. Tries from Paul Karayiannis and Matthew Arneill, both converted by Ian Porter allowed the home side to lead 14 – 10 at the interval. Further tries by Paddy McGowan and Stuart Campbell produced a bonus point win but it […]