Local derby at the Palace grounds. Armagh seconds played their Dungannon counterparts in a 2nd xv league game at the Palace grounds last Thursday night. With the ground conditions being very wet, and even though handling was difficult, this was to prove to be a very entertaining game. Shortly after the kick off, Armagh lost […]
Highfield 8 Ballymena 40 Highfield’s repeated attempts to stop Ballymena winning quick ruck ball incurred the wrath of the referee to the extent that they gave away four penalties, all converted by Tim Small, and had two players consigned to the sinbin in the first twenty minutes. The first half was dominated by Ballymena, playing […]
With a new coaching team and Management team at the helm of Ards RFC this season, the decision was made to delay appointing the 1st XV Captain and Vice-Captain until the commencement of the All Ireland League Campaign in order for the new regime to assess the players and their suitability for the role. The […]
(picture left 3rdXV Captain Richard Boyd & Angel Washer Owner Simon Clarke) The newly formed 3rdXV get a brand new strip sponsored by Angel Wash Laundrettes Portstewart, and the Anchor Bar Complex Portstewart. It has been 13 years since the UUC RFC seen a 3rdXV, and its with great pride that Captain Richard Boyd accepts […]
BHSFP 0 v 36 Service by Roy Lawton Service made it two wins from two in the league on Saturday when they travelled to Upper Road, Greenisland to take on Belfast High School Former Pupils. High School, now coached by well-established South African, Rhys Botha, looked fanciful enough in the opening exchanges when the game […]