Saturday 13th February. John Dickson reports from Ballymacarn Park. In perfect conditions for running rugby Ballynahinch crept out of the relegation zone with a superb home performance in the Ulster derby clash against Dungannon at Ballymacarn Park. The County Down men ran in 5 tries to claim a winning bonus point, in a display that […]
A superb team performance secured a famous away victory for Ards against Division 3 newcomers, Navan on Saturday. With the squad weakened by a number of injured and absent players and Navan sitting three positions above Ards in the league table, this was going to be a hard ask of the players who took to […]
LEADERS HELD BY DEFIANT RAINEY Saturday 13th February. Towns Park, Midleton. Division 3 league leaders Midleton saw their lead reduced to just one point when they were held to a 13-13 draw at Towns Park by Rainey Old Boys. The East Cork side had beaten all comers, including Queen’s, in their magnificent ten match run before […]
Saturday 13th February. Upritchard Park, Bangor Without influential out half Adam Gowing, many thought that this match would be a closer affair than the scoreline shows. Armagh are extremely conscious that all their remaining games must be won by a bonus point to advance towards the round robin stages of the promotion battle. From the […]
Tuesday 9th February. Andrew Smallwoods reports. ‘Skins produced probably their gutsiest performance of the season to date in a losing cause to title chasing City of Derry under the Mullaghmeen lights last Tuesday evening, giving their all with a determination to eradicate a couple of embarrassing results to the same side last season. The omens […]
Armagh started this match in the knowledge that as the table stood they were 5 points clear of nearest rivals Derry, who had a game in hand. Middle of the table Cooke have always proved to be stiff competition and tonight was to be no exception, although the final scoreline didn’t reflect the fight that […]
Civil Service Rugby Football Club NI recently held a very successful poker night at The Pavilion Complex Stormont in aid of Clic Sargent. They managed to raise £200 for the charity not to mention some much needed funds for their club. The club poker night was such a success new events are already being planned, […]
The Presidents Night will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 20th February from 7pm. Entry is by ticket only costing £7.50 and includes a light supper. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the club President Mr Stephen Eachus, or club steward Terry Atcheson and everyone is welcome. Throughout the years of his involvement Ards […]
Larne 1ST XV hosted Lurgan on Saturday in their Qualifying 3 League Campaign. The pre match function was kindly sponsored by AMNEXDAY. There were a few changes to the team from the week previous. Lough and McKinty came into the pack with Thomas and Agnew coming into the wing and full back births. Larne started […]