Tragic Death of Nevin Spence It is with extreme sadness that Malone Rugby Club, on behalf of our committee and members, would like to express their deepest sympathies and condolences to the Spence family after the devastating tragic accident that took the lives of Nevin, his father Noel and brother Graham. The thoughts and prayers […]
Letterkenny RFC have announced that the new 1st XV captain is Karl Egan. Karl joined from Galway club Corinthians in 2011 and attends LYIT where he was also captain of the college rugby side last season. Karl represented Ireland youths and was also a member of the connacht academy. Letterkenny are delighted to have him […]
“3rd XV Struggle Away to Carrick I sat down tonight to write a match report based on todays game but as I gathered my thought rumours started to circulate of a tragic accident in County Down. Quickly the rumours of deaths in a farming accident were confirmed. Shortly after that several sources suggested and then […]
Sincere sympathy is extended to the Spence family following the devastating tragedy at Hillsborough. The photograph shows Nevin playing alongside Dungannon’s Stuart McCloskey in the Ulster Raven’s match on Friday afternoon. Queens 13 – 16 Dungannon 1XV A poor performance by Dungannon at the Dub. Dungannon never really got into second gear but after Jaryd […]
Cooke commenced the league campaign in nervous form against a stubborn Dromore side at Shaw’s Bridge. In a game played in warm autumn sunshine Dromore showed intentions early on with a fine break from lively scrum half Steenson. A strong covering tackle by Cooke winger McMaster prevented the visitors taking an early lead. Cooke regrouped […]
Coleraine 13 Portadown 29. Portadown are the early pacesetters in Kukri Qualifying Div 1 following this impressive victory at Sandel Lodge, on Saturday, 8 September 2012. The previous weekend, both sides had opened their league campaigns with bonus point successes, and it was the Bannsiders who had grabbed the headlines with a win at Fivemiletown […]
The IRFU Ulster Branch and Clogher Valley RFC are inviting additional applicants for the post of Club Community Rugby Officer. Working throughout the rugby season, the successful applicant will provide rugby development services on behalf of the Club for primary schools, secondary schools and Community organisations within a designated catchment area. This post is part […]
Clogher Valley afforded several new players the opportunity to sample first team action, at the Cran on Saturday, as they welcomed Armagh Seconds for a Conference League outing. The sight of several regulars standing on the side line may have given the indication that Valley were not taking this game seriously, but it only served […]
“Our condolences go to nevin Spence’s family circle and to Ulster rugby after the very sad news.” A large crowd turned out for CIYMS 1st XV’s first home league game of the season against local rivals Cooke. The weather was conducive to running rugby and was complemented by a fantastic playing surface. CI made three […]