Monaghan 1XV 45 Derry YM 1XV 0 This was possibly Monaghan’s most important game of the season so far, this game was a League and Cup double header. Although Monaghan had defeated Derry YM the week before by a 10 point margin nobody could be sure it was a done deal. Although Derry YM had […]
Finally the opportunity to cover Lisburn Youth who were entertaining Monaghan Youth. We have not made it to either clubs to cover then yet so we were looking forward to finding out more and getting a feel youth rugby at both these clubs. We managed to get 55 picutres CLICK HERE and below are some […]
Over 450 u8s-u12s took part in 2 festivals held in Coleraine and Omagh: A fantastic success for rugby. Community Rugby Development Officer for the IRFU Ulster Branch sent us pictures from the event which you can see here. Clubs involved were Letterkenny (black yellow tops), Omagh (green white hoops), City of Derry (green top black […]
On a very trying day (excuse the pun) with weather conditions you would normally associate with a monsoon region, Enniskillen last saturday morning was very testing conditions for both sides. Continuous driving rain and a strong wind blowing from right to left it was the Monaghan lads that settled into the game quickest. Enniskillen kicked […]
‘Skins were missing four of their regular backline and despite having to field three forwards as replacements managed to achieve victory that gave them the Ulster League (South) title and the opportunity to participate in the league play-offs for the Ulster Title. Monaghan came to Mullaghmeen with a real air of expectancy in this title […]
The I.R.F.U. (Ulster Branch) in consultation with the PSNI, who have appealed that only essential traffic movement should take place due to adverse weather conditions, have taken the decision that there will be no rugby played under the auspices of the Ulster Branch on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th or Sunday 19th December 2010. This will […]
Monaghan travelled to Stormont to face Civil Service on a surprisingly warm and sunny afternoon after the prolonged wintery weather that had looked like ruling the pitches unplayable for another week. After a fantastic result against Lurgan Monaghan, a team whos exploits dont always recieve the recognotion they deserve, came to Stormont confident of another […]
Armagh /Monaghan under 19s maintained their unbeaten record this year with a hard fought 19-3 victory over their nearest rivals Virginia at the Palace Grounds. There hadn’t been a match for 3 weeks due to the poor weather and it showed in the team’s first half performance. They had all the ball and territory, but […]