By all accounts the future of these clubs is very good from the showing of their future stars. Thankyou to Stephen Hetherington for the pictures, there are 180, so something for everyone – enjoy! CLICK HERE
Ballyclare 1st XV returned to Qual.2 league action at the Cloughan against local rivals Larne in a game sponsored by Newtownabbey Borough Council. The home side brought in Clotworthy,Byers and Tweed as the changes from the previous week against Queens. Larne had wind advantage in the first half but seldom looked like threatening the home […]
CRFC U15s 48 Ballymoney U15s 10 Carrick U15s secured another league victory at Tom Simms Memorial Park against a spirited Ballymoney on Saturday morning. A five try first half haul allowed the home coaches to introduce the bench early on in the second half & although this allowed the visitors the luxury of two consolations […]
This weekend will see the commencement of the 2011/12 All Ireland Junior Cup, with Ulster clubs Academy, Coleraine, Cooke and Portadown all hosting southern opposition in Round 1. The competition has proved popular since its inception in 2006. Four of the previous winners have gone on to win promotion to the Ulster Bank League – […]
Tir Chonaill Mini Blitz : The minis travelled in numbers to Letterkenny last Saturday morning to play Letterkenny and Inishowen. Despite the poor conditions, some excellent rugby was on view, with the U 8s and U 10s doing well despite missing several strong players. The Under 12s were happy to have some debutants in the […]
Enniskillen’s 3rd Battalion got a well-deserved first league win at the fourth time of asking against a very determined and dogged Rainey team who to their credit played the whole game with thirteen men and gave a very respectable performance. ‘Skins started frantically and after several phases in the Rainey half of the field were […]
Rugby is on the rise in Donegal. With Ballyshannon, Donegal Town, Inishowen, Finn Valley, Tir Chonaill & Letterkenny all developing the senior game not to mention a host of schools getting stronger all the time. Interviewed below Shane Toolan comments on the rise of the sport in Donegal and the aspirations of the clubs & […]
Cavan ladies travelled to Carrickfergus on Sunday in an anticipated repeat of February’s quarter final 5-0 defeat. After questionable refereeing and dire pitch conditions in that game, Cavan were apprehensive about the day’s performance. The game started slowly but a strong Carrick forward pack ensured that the ball remained in Cavan’s half for the opening […]
After a week’s break from rugby Donaghadee 1st XV returned to action last Saturday with a trip to Shaws Bridge to play Instonians 2nd XV in the second round of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup. Donaghadee’s eight try victory secures their place in the Quarter final draw and will give the unbeaten team renewed […]
SENIORS: Ballyshannon R.F.C.’s training continues this week. This Tuesday and Thursday the senior men will be training at 7.00pm at the lakeside centre in Ballyshannon. The senior ladies will also be training this coming week, their sessions will be held on Wednesday and Friday at 7.00pm at the lakeside centre in Ballyshannon. These days will […]