The 1st and 2nd XV matches scheduled for Saturday 9th February, against Grosvenor and Banbridge respectively, were postponed because of unplayable pitches. The 4th XV travelled to Donegal Town and had a 48 points to nil victory in the McCambley Cup. In a mid-week match, the 3rd XV lost by 18 points to 17 away […]
Queen’s University has launched a new Elite Athlete Programme (EAP) to provide ten lucky students, who are competing at the top levels of their sport, with a support package worth up to £8,000 per year. (scroll to the end of the article for the official brochure) The new Programme from Queen’s Sport has been established […]
Absolutely superb game. Limavady are playing to win, but they are also just playing. They took on serious opposition in Dromore in the elite JNR Towns Cup and after going behind a fair bit they mounted a comeback based on superb skills which was literally breathtaking! Check out these scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [youtube 3Me21CLE5NA] CLICK HERE for […]
Playing a brand quite similar to the Ulster Rugby men’s I XV Instonians Seahorses U17 I XV combine pack power with backs accuracy to secure a considerable first half advantage. For most of the game the guys were not actually aware of the score. the rugby was superb, twists, turns, off loads, keeping it alive […]
A cold, crisp afternoon at Coleraine, saw the Perennials deliver a feast of tries in a highly entertaining match, in front of a large enthusiastic crowd. Coleraine’s chosen charity for the day, Marie Curie benefited from the proceeds from the sale of hot ports and mulled wine and a game of heads and tails after […]
Donaghadee travelled to Ballyclare last Saturday in the second round of the prestigious Ulster Towns Cup, a competition that has a proud history dating back more than 130 years. Donaghadee have won the competition only once in 1924 and very few in the town will remember the last time Donaghadee reached the final of the […]
With the Ulster rugby team blazing a trail in the Heineken Cup, the draw has taken place for the 34th annual Nutty Krust Rugby Floodlit Tournament at Portadown RFC. The tournament which kicks off on 6th February, with a match between Newry and Instonians, will see Under 19 players from 16 clubs compete every Wednesday […]