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 […]
Saturday 22nd January 2011 saw the much anticipated fashion show hosted by Ballyclare Rugby club. Models, including 1st Captain Collin Morrow and last year Captain Chris Coburn, fashioned the styles and trends of local clothing boutique Joli, and the ladies shoes from Bonita. WAG’s and friends made up the stunning female array! A few pictures […]
This is the 125th Anniversary Season of the founding of Donaghadee Rugby Football Club back in the year 1885. To celebrate this wonderful milestone a special match has been organised between Donaghadee and an Ex. Irish International XV to be played on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at Donaldson Park, Donaghadee in County Down. This match […]
On a very trying day (excuse the pun) with weather conditions you would normally associate with a monsoon region, Enniskillen last saturday morning was very testing conditions for both sides. Continuous driving rain and a strong wind blowing from right to left it was the Monaghan lads that settled into the game quickest. Enniskillen kicked […]