Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final Previews Saturday 20th February 2016. The Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final draw has thrown up four intriguing games and none more so than the first game out of the hat-the game involving Campbell College, Belfast and Methodist College, Belfast. These two schools have Ulster Schools’ Cup pedigrees second […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round 3 Previews 6th February 2016. By Barney McGonigle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round 3 Previews 6th February 2016 With the first two rounds of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup having been successfully completed the draw for the third round took place at the Kingspan Stadium. The draw was made by Ulster Branch President, Bobby Stewart, and Richard Caldwell, representing the sponsors, […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2015 Part 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this Will be an Awesome XMAS….. gifts for Him, for her, for kids and all the family!
UNWRAP OPTICAL PERFECTION THIS CHRISTMAS WITH GIFTS FROM SWAROVSKI OPTIK During the Christmas gifting season, SWAROVSKI OPTIK, the global leader in high-quality optical lenses, is ensuring its luxury binoculars are on every outdoor-lover, wildlife enthusiast and sports fans’ wish list. SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars are the perfect gift for family and friends of all ages, and […]
The three weeks between now and February 6th; when Wales host England at the Millennium Stadium for the Six Nations opener
The three weeks between now and February 6th; when Wales host England at the Millennium Stadium for the Six Nations opener, will pass quickly for both sides. Stuart Lancaster’s England side will be prepared for a tight encounter, a tale borne out by odds at the bookies;, they find themselves only narrowly favoured over their […]
Clogher Valley RFC on through to the Towns Cup Final!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valley beat Ballymena 13-11 in injury time to reach another Towns Cup Final. by Bob Beatty On a bright sunny day but with a strong wind favouring Ballymena in the first half Valley started without injured props Moore and Bennett. They were replaced by McAleer to the starting XV and Henderson to the bench. Within […]
2013 RABODIRECT PRO12 DREAM TEAM HAS LIONS FLAVOUR
Six of the 24 British & Irish Lions selected by Warren Gatland to tour Hong Kong and Australia later this month have earned places in the 2013 RaboDirect PRO12 Dream Team. The two youngest members of the 125thanniversary tour party, Glasgow Warriors full back Stuart Hogg and Scarlets wing George North, join Scarlets centre Jonathan […]
Clogher Valley RFC: A Club In Focus & 22 Years Young!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clogher Valley Rugby Club is one of the youngest clubs in Ireland. Formed in 1990, the club progressed through the ranks of Minor, Intermediate and Junior rugby to become one of the top sides in Kukri Qualifying League One… The 1st XV went through their Qualifying League campaign undefeated, winning 17 of their 18 fixtures. […]
RABODIRECT PRO12 DREAM TEAM 2011/2012:
Edinburgh Rugby’s ‘Flying Dutchman’ Tim Visser has winged his way into the RaboDirect PRO12 Dream Team for the third year in a row. Visser, who qualifies to play for Scotland this summer, is once again the leading try scorer in the RaboDirect PRO12 and has bagged 36 tries in 56 appearances for Edinburgh up to […]
Rainey Old Boys RFC Notes: I XV 44 v Ulster J Clubs I XV 22
RAINEY 44 – 22 Junior Ulster Friendly 4th April 2012 Scorers: Campbell(4*Try), Wilson(1*Try), Hall(1*Try), Lamberton(1*Try), McMurray(1*Try), (2*Conv) Rainey Old Boys were honoured to host a Junior Ulster XV on the Wednesday evening before Easter, and while twelve tries may have been scored, this was never an exhibition match. There was a competitive edge to it, […]
Ulster & Ireland Rugby Stars Chris Henry & Dan Tuohy visit Shaw’s Bridge
The 50 or so youngsters from Harberton Special School were delighted when Ulster stars Chris Henry and Dan Tuohy turned up at their coaching session on Thursday 29 March. Both players joined in with the games of tag and mini-rugby and had everyone enjoying their friendship and banter. Thursday morning sessions have become a regular […]