After weeks if not months off, Clogher Valley entertained Coleraine @ the Cran, Fivemiletown and these two very evenly matched sides battled each other in a low scoring game. These two sides are sitting high up the Junior 1 table and this game shows there is not much in it. What a few months ahead […]
While Ulster and Biarritz were engaged in Heineken Cup combat at nearby Ravenhill,Queen’s University and Rainey Old Boys were in opposition at Dub Lane where the outcome was just as close and the ending equally dramatic,if not quite as important.With the last kick of the game,full-back Mark O’Connor won this Ulster League fixture for Rainey […]
After a long break from rugby, the Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV started 2011 with a 22-3 away win against Belfast High School Former Pupils. In far from ideal conditions, and with the lack of match practice evident on both sides, Carrick could not convert dominance in both territory and possession in the first half into […]
Ballyclare 1st xv started 2011 in the same way they finished 2010 before the frost and snow halted progress and maintained their good run recording the sixth consecutive victory with a 24-3 win in Qualifying2 away to University of Ulster (Coleraine). The Clare had made four changes bringing in Coburn (prop),Heaney(lock),Baird (wing) and Paul Morrow […]
October 2010 saw the launch of the Donaghadee Seaside Sharkies; a tag rugby team specifically catering for young people with special needs within the Ards and North Down areas. Organised by a small group of local young professionals, the Sharkies became only the 2nd team of their kind in Ireland and are a shining example […]
Playing their first match since the hard-earned victory against Clogher, Skins had to make no fewer than ten changes to their team. The early kick-off gave the visitors little time for preparation and conditions were vile. Playing with the elements Skins took an early lead with a Neil Carleton penalty but just as quickly conceded […]
Superb game by Cooke Ladies, a full 80 minutes of almost complete domination. First half, 90% possession, including a significant number of turn overs. A complete performance. Pictures & Videos of some tries and an excellent conversion below 13 v 0 in the first half 10 v 3 in the 2nd half. Click Here for […]
Due to the persistent inclement weather rugby had not been seen at the Palace Grounds since the Junior Cup semi-final when, after extensive snow-clearing efforts, Armagh defeated Dromore on November 27th. For a variety of reasons, Armagh have now missed some four fixtures. This is almost certainly bound to cause serious fixture congestion later in […]
Next fixture Sunday 30 January 2011 v Banbridge at Belfast Harlequins grounds at Deramore Please note this is a home fixture with Belfast Harlequins grounds at Deramore the venue. Further details click here Casino night – 11 March 2011 at Shandon Park Golf Club A casino night to support the Newforge Taggers Tag Rugby Team […]