Ballymena travelled to Munster for the third time this season to play UL Bohs in round six of the Ulster Bank league. It has been three years since the teams last met and in this fixture the teams also contest the Arthur Ferguson Memorial Cup. Ballymena are currently holders of the cup and Andrew Ferguson […]
BANBRIDGE 5THs 22 Rainey 4ths 12 Banbridge Fifths entertained Rainey Fourths on a dark windy November afternoon that required floodlights for the most of the game. Despite the wind in their faces Rainey started brightly and their pack drove into the Bann half. Several quick rucks allowed them to move the ball along their back-line […]
Junior League A hard fought win in Lisburn as both fifteens battled against the elements. Lisburn had wind advantage in the first half and turned around 6 – 0 ahead through two penalties. Dungannon dug in in second half and three excellent Gareth Graham penalties put them three points ahead. 6 – 9 In the […]
After a run of four defeats by UCC Dungannon emerged with a well earned bonus point win. Conditions were bad with a blustery wind blowing down the pitch couple with driving rain for most of the match. Although Dungannon were always in control they left it until the second half to assert their authority over […]
The weather was wet, cold and very blustery and Larne opted to play with the wind advantage in the first half. Grosvenor initially soaked up the early pressure and then worked their way upfield with some great forward charges from Stoopsy, Kells and Pearce and great support from the rest of the pack. After fifteen […]
This was a very workmanlike league win with plenty of good rugby on view from both sides. Instonians were in control after a converted try by captain Cameron Williams after just 45 seconds. They kept Portadown on the back foot and won most of the important breakdowns. Instonians showed good structure and cohesion with some […]
Limavady travelled the long journey to Lisburn and started the match slowly. They took a bit of time before they got into the game but made it difficult for themselves with some basic handling errors. The travelling team needed a bit of inspiration and it came in the form of Connor Graham & Robbie Oliver […]
Randalstown members were saddened to learn on Saturday evening of the death of Leslie (Red) Bell. The club extends their sympathy to his wife Shirley, son Ivan, daughter Linda and the family circle at this time. Leslie was a club stalwart for many years, and when he hung up his boots acted as fixtures secretary […]