When Bruff scored a converted try in the 78th minute to put them three points in the lead, not even the most faithful of that faithful band of Ballymena supporters could see a way back, especially as they had to kick off and give the ball to the opposition. But they managed to win the […]
Queens 31pts, City of Derry RFC 5pts Match Report by; Moss Dineen Christmas came early for Queens Rugby Club in Belfast last Saturday in the All Ireland League when City of Derry Rugby Club gave them four gift wrapped converted try’s in broad day light. There was no Secret Santa reciprocal present in sight as […]
McCambley Cup First Round Antrim RFC 15 – 5 Enniskillen After last week’s hard fought victory over the unbeaten Ballynahinch side, the Antrim squad faced a highly physical Enniskillen in the opening round of the McCambley Cup. Enniskillen came into the fixture topping the Minor League West on an equally rich vein of form. Tries […]
ARMAGH rugby 29 Sligo 13 Sligo saw the Sligo team arrive at the Palace Grounds two hours prior to kick-off time with a certain confidence in their whole team psyche. They arrived in Armagh after two away wins, one home win, and a creditable draw against Thomond under their belt. Armagh, on the other hand, […]
Strabane 1st XV 11 Randalstown 1st XV 39 Randalstown were the favourites on Saturday afternoon having notched up a few victories lately while opponents Strabane were bottom of the table. This of course meant that Strabane had nothing to lose and everything to gain, a situation Randalstown understood having been in the same place last […]
The Carrick 1st XV lost by 19 points to 3 to title-chasing Omagh at Tom Simms Memorial Park on Saturday 7th December. Although competitive in the first half – and level on the scoreboard at half-time – the Maxol sponsored Carrick side were completely out-played in the second period when their opponents had the advantage […]