The Armagh/Monaghan side fell at the second last hurdle on Saturday last when they were beaten by Malone under 19s in a closely contested game at Gibson Park. The locals fielded almost their strongest side but came up against a Malone side who had several Ulster under 19s and under17 players in their ranks. It […]
UUC RFC v Enniskillen RFC 29-01-2011 The University of Ulster, Coleraine, made the long trip to play Enniskillen RFC on Saturday hoping to bounce back from their previous lose but it wasn’t to be as the visitors lost 28-17 in a tight game. The students came out looking to attack from the kick-off and did […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV lost by 43 points to 3 away to so far unbeaten Donaghadee on Saturday 31 January. As in their other heavy defeat, by CIYMS earlier in the season, Carrick did not play that badly; they simply made a number of crucial defensive errors, which their opponents ruthlessly punished, and could […]
Last Saturday (22nd Jan.) Ballyclare High School 1st Xv travelled to Ashbourne Rugby Club north of Dublin to play Clongowes Wood College who are one of the top rugby schools in Leinster and who included several Leinster Schools players and an Irish Schools prop forward. This was always going to be a tough game and […]
Following two defeats in a row for the first time in three seasons City of Derry Rugby Club returned to winning ways in All Ireland League Division 3 when they defeated Navan at Judges Road on Saturday last to maintain their third position in the league table four points behind leaders Instonians. Derry’s victory came […]
This season sees Donaghadee Rugby Club (est. 1885) celebrate its 125th anniversary. A commemorative book has been produced, recounting some of the early history of the rugby club, and in particular making mention of the success the club has enjoyed over the past 25 years. At nearly 100 pages thick, this is a vibrant and […]
Instonians u17, 42 – Lurgan 10 Played in pleasant conditions at Shaw’s Bridge on Sturday 29 Janaury 2011 Lurgan drew first blood with a well taken try after just 5 minutes. To their credit Instonians hit back 5 minutes later when Ryan Law scored an unconverted try after a quick penalty and then Robbie Alexander […]
Last Saturday a good crowd of Donaghadee rugby supporters made their way to Belmont to watch their club’s First XV play a League game against CIYMS. Regular readers will know that this particular contest had been long-awaited because both teams can boast unbeaten League performances this season. Well, both of these fine records remain unsullied […]