Ireland has secured a place in the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 after an historic RBS Women’s 6 Nations win over Scotland on Saturday. The girls in green cemented the qualifying spot, along with their first ever triple crown, when they beat the Scots in Lasswade, by 30-3. Ireland joins New Zealand, England, Australia, […]
Rainey Old Boys RFC Notes: Rainey Extend Their LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I XV 26 v Skerries 12 – LEADERSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The clash between Rainey Old Boys and Skerries at Hatrick Park had a bizarre ending with three Rainey forwards shown the yellow card in the closing minutes.But they held on for a 26-12 victory and now have a six point lead over Barnhall who have ousted Naas from second place.While Rainey should have had a […]
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Ulster Player On Tour: Mark McCrea to go to Jersey RFC
With growing numbers of Ulster players being spotted and recruited overseas its great to keep up to date with the great clubs they join – always flying the flag for thewi home. Mark MCCrea went to school @ Belfast High School. Mark McCrea has been released early from his two year contract with Connacht Rugby. […]
City Of Armagh Rugby Club Notes: I XV 28 v Naas 13 – WHO IS NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Armagh were still reeling from their narrow defeat at the hands of Barnhall last Saturday. Naas whilst lying second in the Ulster Bank League promised to be tight opposition. The Leinster side were, apparently, able to field two Samoan international players in the no. 8 & no. 13 positions. At the kick-off the conditions were […]
Carrickfergus RFC U15 I XV Lift The ULSTER LEAGUE TITLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carrick U15s Youth side, sponsored by NK Fencing Limited, travelled to Eaton Park, Ballymena to play North Coast Kingpins Coleraine U15s in the final of the Ulster Youth League playoffs. Both teams had only been beaten once each in their respective leagues so a tough, physical encounter was anticipated by both sets of coaching staff. […]
Randalstown RFC Notes: II XV 44 v Holywood RFC II XV 0 – FORSTER CUP
Randalstown 2nds progressed to the semi-final of the Forster Cup with a comfortable 44-0 win over Holywood 2nds at a snowy Neillsbrook on Saturday afternoon. The home side started in determined fashion and were quickly on top, camping themselves in the Holywood half. Scott McClenaghan almost opened the scoring in the opening minutes, surging through […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 23rd February 2013. By Barney McGonigle, Cup QF Reviews + Shield + Bowl + Shots
There were four Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final games, four Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Subsidiary Shield Quarter-Final games and two Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Bowl Semi-Final games played on Saturday 23rd February 2013. Royal Belfast Academical Institution hosted Limavady Grammar School at the Osbourne Park venue and emerged as comfortable 41-10 winners. Click HERE […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final Previews Saturday 23rd February 2013. By Barney McGonigle
There are four Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final games scheduled for Saturday 23rd February. The game involving Bangor Grammar School and Royal School, Armagh at the Ballymacormack Road venue will see the return of one of Bangor Grammar School’s most famous Old Boys, Kenny Hooks, to the game. Kenny, of course, is now Head […]