The Blue Flag flew yesterday in THE All Ireland League Play Off. The standard of rugby achieved by the ladies was simply outstanding, this is something very very special indeed. Coach Gareth Bronte comments on QUB Ladies AIL 1A Cup Play Off. [youtube PeYowfhJDQ8]
Getting the opportunity to speak to a rugby player 1 of 15 after playing perfect rugby is humbling, Imogen comments on the team reaching a level of Ulster ladies rugby performance being seen now more and more – perfection. [youtube DtjIkDT1YuQ]
Your Club Your Country – our Pitch For All The IRFU (Ulster Branch) has teamed up with the Donnelly Motor Group to provide a platform for local rugby clubs to help themselves raise, potentially, over £350,000 for grassroots rugby. The ‘Your Club Your Country’ initiative will enable the 44 registered rugby clubs in Northern Ireland, […]
Ballymena had to fight hard all the way through this Ulster Cup semi final to overcome a determined Derry outfit. Two penalties by Tim Small had given the home side a six point lead, which was increased in the first minute of the second half try by an Alan Smyth try following a brilliant piece […]
BALLYCLARE SECONDS WIN COMFORTABLY AT CARRICKFERGUS On Saturday Ballyclare Rugby Club 1st XV did not have a game in Qualifying 2 and as a consequence narrowly lost their place at the top of the table by a point to Bangor who due to a bonus point win over Larne now edge ahead. There were a […]
Ards 3rds defeat local rivals Ards made the short journey to Holywood last Saturday. The match was played in cold but fine conditions with Ards playing towards Bangor. From the kickoff the Ards men took the game to the home side forcing them back into their own half and being rewarded with a penalty in […]
Randalstown 1st XV 19 Enniskillen 1st XV 19 Randalstown faced this clash against current league leaders Enniskillen with a little trepidation but with the benefit of hindsight will surely feel that in the end victory just slipped through their fingers as they looked the better team for the majority of the game. The game got […]
Carrick ladies travelled to Lakeside to take on Ballyshannon ladies in a top of the table tie which could be vital in deciding the ladies division 3 league winners. The visitors kicked off the first half, which after a brief period of play, was conducted in the Ballyshannon half. The strong Ballyshannon pack kept Carrick […]
On a bitterly cold November Saturday at the Lakeside Centre Ballyshannon Rugby Club unleashed the performance of the season upon a Banbridge team who were sitting in third place in the league and had travelled with a big physical side but who just could contain a blistering performance from the home side. CLICK HERE for […]
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