We caught up with Christopher Shields last year at a club training session and compiled the following interview on propping. Proptalk is sponsored by Harlequins Oil Tanks – PACKED FULL OF STENGTH – click here to visit their website [youtube FeCbkfDmei4]
Name: Chris Schofield Height: 6’1” Weight: 20 stone Clubs: With Donaghadee 1 year, Instonians, Bangor Victories: World Cup Ireland U19s 1998, 2nd Place in League with Instonians 2007. When did you start playing rugby? 16 Who are the best props you have played against? One of the best props to play against is Simon Shaw, […]
The thought of Ulster not playing in the Heineken Cup next season was one foremost in everyone’s mind. But it came good in the end and while it may have been a somewhat disappointing season in the end, Ulster are in Europe’s elite next season. It comes down to consistency in performance and over the […]
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 15st5lb Career with Ballynahinch: 10 Years Clubs: RBAI, Ballynahinch. Victories: Part of The Ballynahinch Dream Team 08/09 season. Schools Cup: RBAI beaten in Quarter Finals by the boot of a certain Ian Humphries. When did rugby begin for you: 12 years of age. Who were the best props you played against: There […]
The No 7 who dazzles with intelligent play a symbol of Ulster’s resurgence, giving lethal combinations with Ferris, Henry, Anderson and Diack – WHAT A BACK ROW! “He’s just one of those guys you see with that incredible desire to learn and play the game, his appetite is almost insatiable,”says Longwell, “He’s prepared to work […]
Height: 6 ft / Weight: 19 stone Appearances In AIL: 101 Clubs: Portadown, UUC, Dungannon Victories: Senior Cup Winners / Ulster League Winners with Dungannon When did rugby begin for you? It began aged 4 and a half at Portadown Minis. For some reason I went straight into the front row. Must have been a […]