Lisburn RFC has been formally invited by Vojvodina RFC, to their Rugby XV’s tournament on the 3rd– 10th May 2012 After the success of the previous tour back in 2010, Lisburn are once again going back to Serbia to try to regain their trophy. Last year they confirmed their status on thew world rankings with […]
Research from Gillette shows the evolution of rugby kit and technology has brought significant benefits to athlete performance New research from Gillette and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has revealed the dramatic impact that the technological evolution of kit and equipment has had on modern rugby performance. [youtube f5cp3-VFiA4] Ahead of the Gillette Four Nations, […]
The latest installment in our section devoted to promoting every club in Ulster – this time its Ballyclare and this short review with a link to their website will also stay in our club features section indefinitely. BALLYCLARE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 1949 – PRESENT Ballyclare Rugby Football Club was formed on 20th May 1949 although […]
Brian McLaughlin has named his preliminary squad ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Cup Pool 4 clash against ASM Clermont Auvergne (Ravenhill, kick-off 3.40pm). Johann Muller (forearm), Stephen Ferris (ankle) and Tom Court (knee) are all included among the 31 players and all remain in contention to play. Ulster secured a comfortable 22-3 home win over Connacht […]
The purpose of the All-Party Group on Rugby is to engage with the Northern Ireland Assembly at a strategic level and to examine issues impacting upon the development of rugby, stadia and specific issues affecting the professional game in Ulster. “We have ambitious goals to becoming a leading force in World Rugby within 10-15 years […]
Johann Muller, Tom Court and Stephen Ferris are all in contention to play in Ulster’s Heineken Cup opener against Clermont Auvergne this weekend, despite picking up injuries in the win over Connacht on Saturday. Muller left the field early in the 22-3 win after sustaining soft tissue damage to his forearm, while Ferris (ankle) and […]
The InTouch Rugby photographer Rob irwin of Ulster 99 squad was there to catch the action from both teams and both clubs got pictures links below INTOUCH PICTURES ~ The following link brings you to the pictures of the Ulster rugby team, the Tir Chonaill v Finn Valley Pictures are on the last page of […]
The biggest names in the world of rugby business and administration will share their frank analysis of the key issues facing the sport in a series of challenging and thought-provoking conference sessions at Rugby Expo 2011, taking place at Twickenham on November 23 and 24. Premier Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty, Mike Miller, chief executive of […]
Enniskillen I XV recorded a very hard fought victory on the road against a very committed and dangerous Lisburn side to remain in pole position. As expected Lisburn started with a flurry and aided by a suspiciously looking touchline decision made inroads down the right wing where only some excellent defence forced play into touch […]