2 Malone men Darren Barbour and Chris Shields got on their bikes over the bank Holiday week-end to Pay tribute to the memory of an outstanding friend Cois Beukes who lost his fight against cancer known as Sarcoma in November 2010. Cois lost his fight at the young age of 35 and and leaves behind […]
On Saturday, 4th June an open day was held at Limavady Rugby Club, and the new coaches Stephen Ritchie & Ross Parker were available to meet the club. Their strategy for the coming season was outlined. There was a light run and skills session followed by drinks and a BBQ. 6pm. We are looking forward […]
With the new coaching team eager to get started, Bangor Rugby Club hosted an informal pre-season get together at Upritchard Park this week. With over 60 players attending this preliminary meeting, and more new faces expected over the coming weeks, it was encouraging to see such enthusiasm and strength in numbers. This was a session […]
Only we knew this was Ards Ladies first ever game of contact rugby we would have insisted that they had played rugby before. Rucking, lineout, scrum, pack and back line all functioned as you would expect. In fact they actually scored at least 1 try and put together some excellent phases of play. All credit […]
The 1st 2 finals of the day were of a high standard but this game raised the bar farther: end to end rugby, focused and skillful with expert tackling, defending and finishing. Strategy plays a big part in rugby league, and experience will produce the understanding of the tempo of the game. It is absolutely […]
What a game: The Portadown Pumas took on the Ballynahinch Rabbitohs in the hotly contested Plate final at Belfast Harlequins on Saturday the 5th June. You will see from the video clips later the intensity of this game was immense. From the outset both sides made it clear their intension was to hit hard and […]
Club Coach – Ophir RFC Ophir Rugby Club is seeking to appoint an experienced Club coach Key attributes required include:- Current IRFU Level 1 coaching certificate or equivalent Good motivational and organisational skills Please email your current CV (in complete confidence) marked for the attention of:- Paul Shields Coaching Co-ordinator Ophir RFC to :- pgp.shields@gmail.com