City of Derry Rugby Club and Ballymena produced a game that eddied and flowed from start to finish in this S/Final of the Ulster First Trust Cup S/Final @ Judges Road Derry on Saturday last, The result was in doubt to the final whisle as a consequence of Derry coughing up two early converted tries […]
With something like 6 or 7 players in the U17 XV on the Ulster radar and a wealth of talent throughout the youth system it is with great pleasure that we present to you highlights of tries, pictures and comments from various coaches across the U19, U17, U15 & U13 XV @ Portadwon Rugby club. […]
Every week is rugby mania for Clogher Valley Youth. Good numbers but still the usual struggle for poistions tempered by the fact these guys will play together week in week out in a youth system that requires flexibility, changing positions, combined with the sort of skills that create the likes of Chris Farrell and the […]
Banbridge will be making their first ever Senior Cup Final appearance after defeating Instonians 38 – 11. The final is scheduled for 7.30pm on Wednesday 14th December at Ravenhill with the opposition being 12 times winners, Ballymena. (more details to follow when available) CLICK HERE For Pcitures Banbridge 2nds had a fine home win over […]
Banbridge U15s – 0 Carrickfergus U15s – 57 This was a top of the table league clash at Banbridge RFCs Rifle Park on Saturday morning between the two undefeated pace setting teams in the elite U15s league. With Carrick missing vital training & game time due to recent weather conditions a much needed squad session […]
On Saturday at the Cloughan it was a key clash in Kukri Qualifying 2 with the visit of unbeaten league leaders Bangor against second placed Ballyclare in a game sponsored by Simpson Developments. The Clare had Coburn and Tweed in the pack as the only changes from the win against Grosvenor.But the game was affected […]
UUC 2’s v City Of Derry 4’s: Uni were simply superb as City Of Derry were the visitors and the freshly strengthened side saw the return of Joe McKinney, Aaron Doherty as well as the long awaited return of Andrew Munce to the second row, the uni now at full strength for the first time […]
Champagne rugby, lots of fights, one or two players a little worse for wear later that night waxing lyrical about the best try they ever scored, or someone once said they could have played for Ireland, massive respect though to the hardy souls taking to the field once again although in many cases they never […]
Latest from Tir Chonaill 16th Nov… Tir Chonaill Under 10s at Ravenhill : A massive honour for Tir Chonaill and Finn Valley as the two newest clubs in Ireland were asked to play at half time in the recent Ulster v Connacht game at Ravenhill. The kids played in front of 7000 spectators who gave […]
On a rare calm day at Ballymacarn Park the 6’s took to the Golan Heights to take on Dee III. With both youth and experience on their side Hinch won the toss and opted to kick. A good kick from fly half Bishop gave his forwards time to chase and get under the ball with […]