The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV started the new season with a win – just – over Larne in a Friendly played at Woodlawn on Saturday 7th September. Typically, for a start of season fixture, the game was full of errors from both sides.However, Carrick appeared well in control in the first half hour and again […]
City of Derry RFC 15pts, Ballymena 13pts Match Report by; Moss Dineen City of Derry Rugby Club started their home competitive fixtures with an Ulster League victory over Ballymena on Saturday last. The first half belonged to Derry as they got to the break with a 12pts to 5pts lead. The second half will not […]
Armagh 2XV v Randalstown 1st XV –Conference League This match was the proverbial “game of two halves” with the home side taking the honours in the first half and Randalstown fighting back after half-time. It was maybe not the start to the season the ‘Town outfit would have wished for, although Head Coach Gary Longwell […]
Portadown Panthers will be a new rugby section within Portadown RFC which will cater for people (age 6+) with Learning Disabilities. Willie Gribben, who along with former British & Irish Lion Ronnie Lamont first introduced Mini Rugby to Ulster in 1972, & then to Portadown RFC in 1974, was so impressed when watching Tag Rugby […]
I XV KICK OFF NEW SEASON WITH CLEARCUT WIN Ballyclare Rugby Club, after a series of mixed results from pre season friendly squad games against Section 1 opposition, started their Qualifying 2 league campaign on Saturday away to Lisburn which brought a well deserved 33-6 win. But the strange thing was that the referee blew […]
Junior League 3 Harlequins 3XV v Limavady 2XV Deramore Park, Belfast 7th September 2013 After gaining promotion last season Limavady 2nd XV opened their new season with a fixture against a strong Harlequins 3rd XV in Belfast and came away with a fine victory winning 30-20. The game didn’t start well for the visitors and […]
Explosive opening to the Senior league with wins for Malone, Ballynahinch, Armagh, Ballymena and Belfast Harlequins. 340 points scored in five matches. Ballymena and Queens stole the show with a ninety point thriller at Eaton Park. Ballymena edging it with a 46 – 44 win. Ballynahinch emphasised their hold on the Stevenson Shield by overwhelming […]
Queen’s University RFC requires a Physio to work as part of their sport’s medicine team for the 2013/4 season. Queen’s University RFC requires a Physio to work as part of their sport’s medicine team for the 2013/4 season. Roles of the job would include: • Key responsibilities: Providing a physiotherapy drop- in clinic on a […]