For the 2nd year in succession Randalstown Rugby Club have been fortunate enough to benefit from the Ulster Bank Rugby Force initiative. The club received a cheque for £250, along with a commemorative plaque, T-shirts for all participants and an Ulster Bank Rugby Force Banner. The financial reward was used towards planned club improvements and […]
A squad of 10 players from Randalstown blew the cobwebs off with their first piece of contact rugby at the traditional season opener – the Ophir 7s. Played this year at the valley playing fields, the players were glad to be playing in slightly cooler temperatures than originally predicted in the 12 minute games. The […]
Mant thanks to Rab Irwin for these superb shots (SNR SAT TOURNO). If anyone wants a full size version just send an email to pictures@intouchrugby.com. The tournament as ever was very well subscribed and with it being in Ulster the No1 destination for grassroots rugby the rugby would have been purist and great with the […]
The annual Ophir Rugby Sevens tournament, which was established in 1974, will be held next month at Valley Park (behind the Valley Leisure Centre). The popular two-day event kicks off on Friday, August 10 with an under-19s competition (6.30pm) when clubs will be vying to get their hands on the Ken Bonar Memorial trophy. The […]
City of Derry Rugby Club’s competitive season starts on Saturday 25th August with a home game in the Ulster Senior League against Ards with a 2.30pm Kick-off. The Second XV also start their season on the same afternoon against Ards with a 1pm Kick-off. That Saturday will make for a busy day at Judges Road […]