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 […]
Letterkenny beat Strabane 24-0 in terrible conditions at Dave Gallaher Park on Saturday. Although the Strabane men started strong Letterkenny soon found their rhythm and continued from where they Left off in 2010. The conditions which were more akin to a water sport naturally suited the forwards which resulted in a very tight affair. The […]
After the long mid-winter break it was a joy to arrive at Donaldson Park last Saturday for the postponed League game between Donaghadee Seconds and CIYMS and find an amazingly large crowd of spectators welcoming the players on to the field. It shows how deprived the Donaghadee faithful had been over Christmas and New Year, […]
The ARMAGH rugby second xv who are having an excellent season were surprisingly beaten 28-23 by a well-drilled fit Instonians’ side in their first game of 2011. The Armagh side were possibly fielding their strongest side all season, but they came up against an Instonians side which probably had a number of exiles playing at […]
Old Crescent 7 Belfast Harlequins 14 (Heaney 3p, Gillespie 1t) Quins arrived at Rosbrien for the re-arranged AIL match, and saw the pitch in exceptionally good condition, considering the previous day’s snow-laden blizzards. On paper, Quins put out their strongest team so far this season. Neil McCombe and Niall O’Connor made rare appearances, while Quins […]