Can anyone identify these Ophir players? They believe the picture is from 1973. They recognise Dermot McGrath, Trevor Davis & possibly Hilton McGregor? Any ideas please contact Ophir Rugby Club – CLICK HERE
Malone lost their opening Ulster League fixture against Belfast Harlequins by 15-46. Quins fielded a much stronger team, and Malone a youthful team with a number of key players missing. Malone showed well at the start of the first half but it was the visitors who started to dominate espically at the set pieces. CLICK […]
The official re-opening will take place on Saturday 3 September at 12 noon. The transformation was made possible by the incredible generosity of Tom Simms, a life-long member of the Club. The official reopening will be marked by the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Tom after whom the grounds will be renamed. Carrivckfergus […]
Armoy will travel to East Belfast on Saturday 03rd September to face last seasons Butler Shield winners Malone IV. This promises to be a very keenly contested “friendly” with Malone eager to inflict a defeat on Armoy after last years 10-0 beating they received when they visited Limepark. There will be a bus running to […]
On Saturday 27 August Cookstown Rugby Club took part in the annual Randalstown RFC tournament. The team were drawn in a tough group which included hosts Randalstown RFC, Ophir RFC and Ballymena 3rd XV. Given that each of these teams competes in leagues several levels above Cookstown and that ten of the 1stXV were unavailable, […]
Quins flexed their muscles and pace at Gibson Pk to produce a convincing win. The weather provided a good afternoon for August rugby and a reasonable crowd had gathered on the clubhouse balcony and stand. The first fifteen minutes saw two fairly nervy teams feel each other out, but Quins started to look the stronger […]