While Randalstown were in confident mood for this home fixture against Grosvenor on the back of some decent results there was a duck waiting to be broken. On an afternoon which descended into something akin to Gorilla’s in the mist the home support were treated to double victories as the 1st XV dispatched Grosvenor 17-0 […]
Carrick Ladies will be hosting the second round of the Ulster Ladies 10’s tournament on Sunday 1st December. Having placed second in the previous round, Carrick look forward to welcoming Cooke, City of Derry and Harlequins to Tom Simms Memorial Park. This will be a tough competition, as each side fights to win the overall […]
Dermie Moffett It was with great sadness that the Club learned last week of the sudden passing of Dermond (Dermie) Moffett. Dermie left school at 16 in 1963 and immediately joined Donaghadee where he instantly established himself on the First XV at that tender age as an extremely skilful, robust and hard tackling centre – […]
Having defeated Armoy 1sts twice already this season, Ophir were optimistic about their chances when they met with their County Antrim rivals at the Cottonmount last Saturday. Supported by MCW properties and Biffa, the Mallusk team were hoping to continue their 2013/14 undefeated League and Cup run, in this latest round of the Gordon West […]
Grey skies and rain certainly wasn’t enough to get anyone down on Sunday 17th November when the Ballymena Bears hosted four other teams at a disability rugby blitz. The Bears, Portadown Panthers, Seaside Sharkies, Killard Cougars and Taggers all took part in what was the biggest display of domestic special needs tag rugby to date……. […]
A Stage 2 Coaching Course will take place on the 19th & 26th January 2014 at CIYMS. To apply for this course please complete and return the following along with payment….. for the full story and applications download etc follow this link http://www.ulsterrugby.com/domestic/news/latest/2013/11/ciyms-coaching-course.aspx
On Saturday 16th November, Academy 3rd XV and Belfast High School Former Pupils 2nd XV played a match despite the latter having just seven players available. Rather than cancelling, both clubs decided to proceed with a 12 a side fixture, with five Academy players pulling on the blue jersey……… CLICK HERE for the full story.