Ballyclare Rugby Club 1st XV suffered a 33-17 defeat to Bangor on Saturday in the Junior Cup. Bangor were relegated from Qual.1 last season where they did not win a game but have a new coach and strengthened their team. The Clare will have to play them in the league and they will prove tough […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV’s early season unbeaten run came to an abrupt end on Saturday 1 October when they were beaten by 24 points to nil at Tom Simms Memorial Park by University of Ulster, Coleraine(UUC) in the first round of the Jumior Cup. With three changes in personnel from the previous week and […]
The individual performances coupled with a titanic forward effort dragged Uni over the finish line as victors against a much bigger and more physical Ballymoney team. As soon as the game started our error became clear. What Uni lacked in size they more than made up for with speed and sheer ferocity in contact. With […]
On yet another gorgeous day in the breathtaking surrounds of Carrickfin Community Sports Field, Tir Chonaill RFC once again hosted a fantastic days rugby, which comprised a Mini Blitz which all county teams were invited to, and also the Senior Teams first ever home league game. These are the kind of days that make all […]
Cookstown RFC resumed its minor league programme in fine fashion with a try fest victory over a beleaguered Banbridge side. Played in fine weather conditions for rugby at the excellent Mid Ulster Sports Arena a sizeable crowd were treated to a spectacle of attacking running rugby. Having won the toss Cookstown elected to kick to […]