There was one game in particular that the guys fronted up in an endless defensive formation that saw them successfully defend at least 20 phases of attack through sheer individual fronting up and it was inspirational to watch. Thank you guys for a superb tourno. To see the guys in action we got an album […]
These boys gave no quarter! The fierce closs quarters battles they raged all day let to some absolutely superb tries, their pre season is now complete and they are ready for Schools ACTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We got action shots of them at the AMPM NI Sponsored Graham Cup an annual tournament wich for the last 2 years […]
This year’s Graham Cup is at Grosvenor Grammar School on Saturday 1st September with the first games starting at 10am. At the moment the teams taking part are, BRA, Banbridge, Rainey, Wesley and Gonzaga who are making a final confirmation shortly. Many thanks tp AMPM Property Management who are sponsoring the event. Its gonna be […]
The Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ squad has been working hard throughout the summer period with coaches, Richard Hedley and John Andrews, working closely with Ulster Rugby staff including Gary Longwell and Brian McLaughlin. The players had their first run out in a four session game against the Ulster Club’s U18 squad at the Mid Ulster […]
Many thanks Mr Cardwell for the shots of a massively successful tour – shots below Captain Matthewe Clarke winning the lineout against aSaskatchewan U19 Select. Despite the heavier opposition in every game the scrum never wentback, with loose-head Michael Hoey outstanding. The U17’s in action in Edmonton with Nigel Simpson totally dominant in the lineout. […]
The Royal School, Armagh team finished their successful tour to Canada with an impressive victory against the Calgary Irish U19 team at the Calgary Irish Athletics Grounds on Saturday 14th July. Team captain, Matthew Clarke, lead his team superbly well against a very spirited Calgary Irish side, However, there was little the hosts could do […]
The Royal School, Armagh teams continued their unbeaten run of games by recording two victories when they played against two Edmonton Clansman teams on Tuesday 10th July. The 1st xv had a shaky start to their game but once they got into their stride there was little the very physical opposition could do to hinder […]