How will Ulster rugby clubs respond to the recommendations made by the review committee into club competitions in Ulster. The IRFU are the Governing Body with reponsibility for the All Ireland League and the administration of club rugby in Ireland through its representative branches in Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connacht. The AIL was established 25 […]
REPORT & IMAGES: Ballyclare 1s Progress to the Quarter Finals of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup
Try Fest at the Cloughan Ballyclare RFC progressed to the quarter finals of the MMW Junior Cup with a highly entertaining, 7 try, 50-24 victory over visitors Cooke on a dry but blustery day at the Cloughan. Cooke, who were last in Ballyclare a fortnight ago for a league fixture got blown away as the […]
Banbridge bamboozled by barnstorming Bangor
Bangor overran Banbridge 2nds by 10-49 to progress to the quarter finals of this season’s Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup. With a full complement of teams taking to the field on Saturday, there was little scope for the coaches to rest any players in advance of next week’s challenge at Clonmel in the All Ireland […]
One hundred not out Dungannon RFC patron Mr Bobbie Mills celebrates his 100th birthday
One hundred not out It is with great pleasure and delight that we dedicate this page to our beloved patron Mr Bobbie Mills who celebrates his 100th birthday in October. Well known throughout Ireland and further a field, Bobbie has been a member of the Dungannon Club for more than 80 years and it is […]
Report & Images Instonians 1s progress to Quarter final of JNR Cup (28 Photos)
1st XV win well at Portadown to go into the Qtr Final of Junior Cup Portadown 5 – Instonians 27 Instonians travelled to this second round Junior Cup game to Chambers Park in Portadown. Conditions were fine with Instonians enjoying the benefits of a brisk breeze in the first half. They got off to a […]
Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell OBE Share Rugby Memoirs at Celebratory Evening, Raising Funds for Rainbows Hospice
On Thursday October 16th, stars and supporters gathered together to celebrate the outstanding career of rugby legend Graham Rowntree, alongside fellow international rugby icon, Andy Farrell OBE. The event, which took place at King Power Stadium in Leicester, hosted by brand agency, Champions (UK) plc, was an unforgettable evening for all in attendance. Guests were […]
Munster, Connacht & Leinster & rugby League Ireland Win But ULSTER LACK THE CHARACTER TO COME BACK AGAINST Weakened Leicester Team
It was a good weekend for rugby in Ireland with Leinster, Munster, Connacht & Rugby League Ireland registering wins, no game was plain sailing but the most dissapointing performance was by Ulster Rugby who with the absence of Les Kiss have now got dithering leadership which is apparent on the pitch as a lack lustre […]
Ireland Rugby League 22 v France Rugby League 12 Match Report + Images!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IRELAND 22 FRANCE 12 19th October 2014, 16:12 Ireland secured an historic 22-16 victory over France in their opening Rugby League European Championship fixture in Tallaght Stadium yesterday. A crowd of 1,500 watched as debutant Shannon McDonnell scored a brace of tries to give the Wolfhounds their first ever win over the French side. With […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 18th October 2014. By Barney McGonigle
There was one midweek fixture played on Wednesday 15th October when a Belfast Royal Academy “Select” xv travelled to play Larne Grammar School. The Belfast Royal Academy team came away from the game with a 26-10 victory. On Saturday 18th October the Belfast Royal Academy 1stxv team travelled to play Ballymena Academy in a game […]