Fox’s Field at Campbell College was in beautiful condition for the two pre-season friendlies for the Ulster Schools and Club sides on Monday. Ireland had trained at the same venue earlier in the morning in torrential rain, and despite 2.5 hours of abuse the pitch was in perfect nick for the first kick-off at 1.30pm. […]
Irish Internationals Rory Best and Stephen Ferris feature for the first time and under IRFU regulations are permitted to each play up to 40 minutes in Thursday’s match. Prop Paddy McAllister had been named in the squad, despite suffering injuries to his neck and back following a heavy collision in the first friendly against Bath. […]
The SKINS played Ballina on 21st August at Enniskillen grounds. Ballina RFC, a Connacht Q1 team were convincingly defeated with a number of tries from Enniskillen. The pictures on the link below were provided by Terry McCartney Photography – www.terrymccartney.com – Thanks Terry. Slideshow of photos click here A convincing display by Enniskillen saw them […]
Many months ago, when the 21st August 2010 was chosen for the formal opening of the celebrations of the Donaghadee RFC’s 125th anniversary, the date seemed propitious and appropriate. However, as the date drew near, the distractions and diversions of summer conspired against the decision. When the selection of the home side was being considered, […]
InTouch Rugby attended the Harrington Golf Challenge on Saturday 21st August. We were thrilled by the excellent standard of golf and the immense support that the Harrington family have generated for families living with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Keen golfers from all over descended on the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick golf course to play 18 holes […]
Very Cool TSHIRTS – Worth A Look. Seriously funny and well designed TSHIRTS & HOODIES, people will ask you where you got them. Sports Mad Clothing sell top quality tees, hoodies and other apparel with unique sports images expertly printed. So far they cover soccer, basketball, rugby, skateboarding, surfing and they’re adding other sports regularly. […]
The draw was made this week by chairman Andy Collins and Vice Chairman Addie Patterson. Group A Group B Balllymoney Grosvenor Ballymena Lurgan Carrickfergus Hollywood Bangor Ophir Randalstown Civil Service As ever the burger stand will be in full swing and refreshments will be available in the clubhouse throughout the day. Robert de Niro and […]
Saturday saw Dungannon rfc ‘s Stevenson Park ground host a fundraising carnival which was a brilliant success. The ground was buzzing with activity. The main event being the Marathon fun run relay, which all of the club and the wider Dungannon community enthusiastically participated in. From the mini rugby boys and girls running with their […]
What a fantastic day everyone had at the annual Ophir Sevens on 21st august 2010! It was definitely the rugby that astounded everyone, but the beautiful sunny weather did add to the sheer enjoyment that Antrim RFC, Lisburn & Lisburn B RFC, Randalstown RFC, Ophir & Ophir B RFC, Queens RFC & Ballyclare RFC had […]
Ophir RFC Hosted their Annual 7-a-side Youth Tournament on Friday the 20th August from 6.30pm – 9pm. The evening was brilliant with good light and the standard of the rugby was excellent! Malone, Carrick, Larne, Ballyclare, Instonians, Ophir, Ballymena and Randalstown competed in two sections. The high standard of rugby bodes well for the future […]