DEE TRIUMPH IN POWERADE TOWNS CUP SEMI-FINAL Donaghadee travelled to Ballynahinch on Saturday in the semi final of the prestigious Towns Cup competition. Ballynahinch 2nd XV are the current holders of the Junior Cup and overcome a stern test against Bangor in the previous round. Donaghadee were first to put points on the board when […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Rugby INFORMATION
There are a number of Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Rugby competitions still to be finished off before the end of term. Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ 2ndxv Cup Final. Campbell College v Wallace High School Pirrie Park Wednesday 2nd April 3-00pm Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ 2ndxv Plate Final Coleraine AI v Omagh Academy Date and Venue […]
Grosvenor RFC I XV on through to the McCrea Cup Final
McCrea Cup semi-final victory Thankfully following a morning of unceasing heavy rain it had stopped by kick off time however the affects of that rain could be seen on the surface of what was quite a bald pitch with large wet muddy areas; the prospects for an open game seemed low. Grosvenor made one change […]
Larne 3rds beat UUC to go into the Butler Shield final
On Saturday 22nd March Larne 3s hosted UUC 3s in the semi-final of the Butler Shield. Larne finished the game 20-10 winners. Despite the home advantage, Larne faced a tough prospect in UUC who sit in a similar league position in East 1. The determination to get to the final was obvious in the Larne […]
Heineken Cup quarter-final previews
Heineken Cup takes centre stage again With just days to go now before the kick-off of the Heineken Cup quarter-finals, eight elite clubs with 16 European titles among them are counting down to what promises to be yet another unforgettable weekend of world-class rugby. Please find attached an updated Heineken Cup quarter-final pack with previews […]
Antrim RFC Notes: I XV 24 v QUB RFC 7 REPORT
Antrim RFC kept their league hopes alive with a convincing win on Saturday away at Queen’s University IV. The sun was out for kick off and both teams made the most of the good conditions, playing attacking rugby with an emphasis on passing the ball into pockets of space. However, the blue-and-whites got the better […]
Omagh RFC Notes: Cup Omagh RFc I XV 19 v Larne RFC I XV 10 REPORT
Towns’ Cup Omagh 19 Larne 10 by Kyle Porter Omagh Accies registered two penalty tries in the last 15 minutes to finally see off a very committed Larne outfit and progress to the quarter finals of the Towns’ Cup. The weather was the real winner on the day, making conditions very difficuly with the lineouts […]
Randalstown RFC II XV 22 v Ballymena RFC IV XV 12 + III XV 7 v Ophir RFC II XV 5 After Moon + Johnston Partnership is unstoppable REPORTS LIVE
Randalstown 2nd XV 22 Ballymena 4th XV 12 A young Randalstown 2nds took their revenge on Ballymena 4ths at Neillsbrook on Saturday afternoon. The first half saw them run in four tries without reply. The scores came in a flurry after about 15 minutes played. First over was young Donnelly out wide. Then some good […]