Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final Previews Saturday 21st February 2015. There are four Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final games scheduled to be played on Saturday 21st February. Royal Belfast Academical Institution will host the Royal School, Armagh team in a Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Quarter-Final encounter on Saturday 21st February. The Belfast Inst […]
Chris Henry supports Physio clinic that donates profits to brain charity
Rugby star supports Physio clinic that donates profits to brain charity International rugby star Chris Henry from Lisburn has praised a new state-of-the-art physiotherapy clinic which is ploughing all of its profits into a charity helping brain injury victims rebuild their lives. The flanker has thrown his weight firmly behind Rebound Physio, located in Castlereagh […]
Guinness PRO12 Trials with Hawk-Eye Commence This Weekend
Guinness PRO12 Trials with Hawk-Eye Commence This weekend’s match in the Guinness PRO12 between Scarlets and Munster next Saturday 21st February at 2.40pm on Sky Sports sees the commencement of trials of innovative video review technology developed by Hawk-Eye to determine how new technology can enhance player welfare, while strengthening the accuracy and efficiency of […]
Train like a rugby pro with Power Plate®
Train like a rugby pro with Power Plate® Rugby training is renowned for being hard core – pulling carts across fields, running into crash pads, heaving weights and recuperating in ice baths. But the reality is, some of Britain’s strongest and toughest rugby players also train specifically and precisely with Power Plate®. Mark Bitcon, Performance […]
Brands Must Tackle Tech to Convert Rugby Fans
Brands Must Tackle Tech to Convert Rugby Fans New research highlights that brands must harness data to score tech-savvy rugby fans LONDON, 12 February, 2015 – Research released today by RadiumOne, the advertising technology company, reveals just how tech-savvy and connected today’s rugby union fans are. The research found that over half of rugby fans […]
World Rugby initiates new video review technology trial
World Rugby initiates new video review technology trial World Rugby committed to accurate and efficient decision-making Player welfare enhancement at heart of trial Trial begins on 21 February in Guinness PRO12 World Rugby is collaborating with Hawk-Eye Innovations, Rugby World Cup 2015 host broadcaster ITV and Sky Sports to trial innovative video review technology for […]
Iain Henderson signs new three-year contract with Ulster Rugby
Iain Henderson signs new three-year contract with Ulster Rugby Ulster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce that Ireland international, Iain Henderson, has signed a new three-year contract. The versatile 22 year-old, who can play in the back row or second row, made his debut for Ulster, against Connacht, in April 2012 and he […]
SKY Italia joins global RWC 2015 rights-holding broadcaster line-up
SKY Italia joins global RWC 2015 rights-holding broadcaster line-up Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has announced the appointment of SKY Italia as a rights-holding broadcaster for Rugby World Cup 2015, extending the successful partnership between rugby’s showcase event and Italy’s leading sports broadcaster. Under the terms of the deal, SKY Italia will broadcast live coverage […]
City of Armagh RFC Report II XV v Clogher Valley RFC II XV Powerade Towns Cup Quarter Final
Armagh seconds Towns cup run comes to an end. Armagh seconds bravely fell to Clogher Valley on Saturday in the quarter final of the Towns cup. With the cup tie being closely contested throughout, two tries in the last 10 minutes gave the score a slightly flattering look for the home side. The game kicked […]