01:02:13 – Bonus Point Victory At Quins John Dickson reports from Deramore Park Ballynahinch made the short journey to Deramore Park in Belfast on Friday evening to take on third place side Harlequins. The Deramore pitch had suffered from the adverse weather conditions over recent weeks and although both touchlines and 22’s were in good […]
Paddy James The Hero Once again the ground conditions played a big part on a game of rugby. Ballymacarn Park was very sticky in places as the Hinch and Banbridge men headed out for the big Towns Cup derby clash. Playing towards Slieve Croob and into the setting afternoon sun, the Hinch threatened to cut […]
Armagh Power NI 3rd xv v Ballyclare 4th xv On Saturday Armagh Power NI hosted an unbeaten Ballyclare side at the Palace Grounds in the forster cup. Armagh were at full strength and seemed hungry for the win from the start against an experienced ‘Clare team. From the start Armagh and the visitors went hammer […]
Powerade Towns Cup 2nd Round Dromore1XV v Limavady 1XV Barban Hill, Dromore 2nd February 2013 Limavady were knocked out of the Towns Cup at the hands of Dromore. A strong start from home team provided them with an early lead, prop A. McDonald going under the post after slack Limavady defending, scrum-half Steenson added the […]
City of Derry 2nd XV progressed to the quarter final of the Towns Cup with a well deserved 27pts to 26pts victory over Rainey 2nd XV in a game that ebbed and followed throughout. It was a thrilling encounter which went right to the wire and kept the large crowd entertained and doubting the result […]
Randalstown 2nds progressed to the quarter final of the Forster Cup easing to a 62-3 win away to Newry 2nds. This was probably the second best performance of the season as they finally played to their full potential and put the opposition firmly to the sword. It was 15 minutes before the scoreboard was troubled […]
LATE TRY SEES DERRY HOME For the second week running,City of Derry 2 just pipped Rainey O.B. 2 on the post at Judges Road with a late try.This time,a place in the last eight of the Towns’ Cup was the prize and,while Rainey will again be disappointed at having lost,they can draw comfort from having […]