Ireland played France and while the game was being shown in the Belfast Harlequins clubhouse but once starting watching the Ladies game outside we could not leave to go back in and watch Ireland. This game had such a fast tempo with an absolute steely determination by both sides who absolutely switched on and summoned […]
For most of the first half Ballymena looked the better side, but failed to capitalise, having only a single penalty to show for their endeavours at the break. Early second half pressure resulted in a converted try to stretch the lead to 10-0, but almost immediately Malone hit back with a converted try of their […]
The tension was almost unbearable at Hatrick Park where Rainey Old Boys came from 14-3 behind to snatch the lead with a try two minutes from time against second placed City of Derry. Referee Mark Hermin infuriated the large home support by playing eight minutes of added time,but an inspired Rainey side pulled out all […]
Instonians 34, Ballynahinch 15. This friendly kicked off in sunny conditions at Shaw’s Bridge on 12 February. There was no score until 24 minutes when Ballynahinch scored a deserved try after a period of pressure. Inst, as has been their style, hit back a couple of minutes later with a try by Michael Kirvell which […]
The scene was set for a good game. Conditions where perfect for running rugby in this clash between Grosvenor and Donagadee. Donagadee coming into the match unbeaten and full of confidence against a Grosvenor side who had not had the same success as their last season. The odds were stacked against them. Grosvenor started well […]
Ballyclare 1st XV had another outstanding win in Qualifying2 on Saturday when they defeated Lisburn 43-3 at the Cloughan. This was the eighth consecutive victory in the league for Willie Logan`s side–in fact the last loss was away to Lisburn on 23rd October.The win also brought another bonus point–the Clare side now has accumulated more […]
When Armagh travelled to Bangor, they had to put the league table to the back of their minds. Although Bangor had yet to win a game this season they had earned the reputation of always putting up a brave fight right to the final whistle. Following steady rain all Friday the pitch was in remarkably […]
City of Derry Rugby Club’s dismal away record this season came back to haunt them when they were defeated in the local derby against Rainey Old Boys at Magherafelt on Saturday last. The result drops Derry into third place in All Ireland League Division 3 six points behind leaders Instonians and two points behind second […]
The University of Ulster, Coleraine welcomed their fellow Students from Jordanstown to Cromore road on Wednesday in the annual colleges league rugby match. It was the Coleraine side that took the bragging rights for this year with a deserved 19-17 win. It was UUC who hit the ground running and were on the score sheets […]
Ulster Branch Community Rugby Officer Jarlath Carey organised a recruitment day for City of Derry at Judge’s Road. The new IRFU “Play Rugby” programme is aimed at boosting youth sides of local rugby clubs. Jarlath had targetted the club’s u13s and carried out coaching sessions in various non traditional schools in the L/Derry area. CLICK […]