With Ballymoney fielding an almost completely different side to the team that were beaten 63-0 at Armoy earlier in the season, the men from Limepark realised that they were up against a more experienced side that would not be brushed aside so easily on this occasion. From the kick off the Ballymoney pack had Armoy […]
Over the past ten days or so we have witnessed some very dramatic events which will influence end results of the qualifying one league race! Last Saturday saw the up and coming side in Ulster, Academy, come to the Palace Grounds with their intentions clearly to knock Armagh off their game. Academy only gained promotion […]
ENNISKILLEN 12 – DONAGHADEE 13 “Team sports are great for character building!” Anyone reading this must have heard this old chestnut. There are times when it is said a little too glibly, but last Saturday at Mullaghmeen the entire Donaghadee First XV Qualifying League side in their crucial game against Enniskillen demonstrated to the large […]
LISBURN & ARDS TO HOST COFFEE MORNING FOR IRFU CHARITABLE TRUST: DETAILS BELOW: PLEASE SUPPORT THIS VERY WORTHWHILE CAUSE: On Saturday, 5th March, Lisburn’s Ladies Committee will be holding a “Coffee Morning” and a “Cake and Jam” sale in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust. LOCATION: Lisburn Rugby Club Support will be welcomed from all […]
Malone fail to maintain momentum losing away to Thomond by 30-17 Malone failed to maintain their momentum after defeating Ballymena last week. They lost to bottom placed club Thomond by 30-17 which sees them fall a further place in the Ulster Bank Division 2 league table. Malones point were scored with another two tries from […]
Impressive Win for Newry 1st XV Ards were the visitors to Telford Park last Saturday for their Ulster conference league match and found themselves up against a Newry First XV which was showing quite a few changes from the recent league wins over Randalstown and Ophir. The match saw the return of Peter Jenkins to […]
It was back down to earth with a bump for Grosvenor following their heroics against the Dee last week. They were forced to make a few changes in personnel, including a last minute call up for Taylz for an errant Peter McKeown who had gone AWOL. Despite the bright, mild weather, conditions were sticky underfoot […]