If the qualification picture for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals is now significantly clearer following last weekend’s Round 5 games, the closing series of pool matches in Europe’s premier club rugby tournament retains its customary intrigue. Please find attached a comprehensive preview of the 12 Heineken Cup games in Round 6 including tournament notes, rankings, tables […]
Ards RFC Notes II XVII 26 v City Of Derry RFC II XV 10 + U17 I XVII 29 v Enniskillen RFC U17 I XV 8 REPORTS!
Ards 2nds produce great performance ! by STEPHEN NUTT It was a much changed Ards team from last week’s promising performance against Ballyclare in the Towns Cup, playing resources were stretched with the 1sts in Limerick and the 3rds in Foster Cup action added too a long injury list at Hamilton Park It was a much […]
Rugby League Gains Full Sports Council Recognition in Ireland
Rugby League Gains Full Sports Council Recognition in Ireland Rugby League is the latest sport recognised by the Irish Sports Council with approval of Rugby League Ireland as a National Governing Body. This recognition will now allow RLI to further develop the sport of rugby league throughout Ireland and will also allow the organisation to […]
Gadgets to help fight the flab during National Obesity Awareness Week
Gadgets to help fight the flab during National Obesity Awareness WeekGadgets to monitor and motivate as the nation fights obesity It’s National Obesity Awareness Week this week, coming at the perfect time as many are trying to get back into shape after an over indulgent festive break. According to research by the NOAW, half the UK population […]
Ireland Name Extended 44 Player Squad for RBS 6 Nations and O2 Ireland Wolfhounds
Ireland Name Extended 44 Player Squad for RBS 6 Nations and O2 Ireland Wolfhounds The Ireland coaching staff have announced an extended squad of 44 players for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations Championships and the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds fixture against England Saxons. A number of players currently injured or returning from injury will remain with […]
PREVIEW All Ireland Bateman Cup Semi Finals Sat 18th January 2014 by George Millar
Queens will represent Ulster as the First Trust Senior Cup Holders in this years All Ireland Bateman Cup semi finals when they travel to Temple Hill in Cork this Saturday to take on current holders Cork Constitution. The Competition involves the four winners of the provincial Senior Cup. Ballynahinch remain the only Ulster club winners […]
Monaghan RFC Youth Match The Best That Anyone Throws At Them U15s score 119 points in 2 games REPORTS + SHOTSS
Monaghan Minis travelled to Lurgan on Saturday a great turnout by all. With minimal resources Monaghan yet again proved they can match the best clubs in Ulster.Well done to all,especially the new coaches for their commitment and hard work.There is only training for the next 2 weeks.I have a limited number of jerseys socks shorts […]
Ports Cup Holders 5ths defend Butler Shield with fine win
The 5ths started the defence of their Butler Shield title with a home tie against Ballymoney 5ths. The Ballymoney side were very seasoned campaigners and it was a very physical forward battle throughout. Portadown opened the scoring through a well slotted penalty by Ryan Duffy early in the first half. Ballymoney were then camped in […]