Kukri Qualifying League 2 Limavady 1XV v Larne 1XV John Hunter Memorial Ground, Limavady 16th February 2013 Limavady got back to winning ways with a fierce battle against the leagues bottom side Larne. But it was the visitors who started the brightest, stretching the all blacks defence but couldn’t gain any further ground. A penalty […]
Island of Ibiza prepares for inaugural Rugby 10s Invitational Tourno!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
· The town of Ibiza to host the very first 10s rugby tournament in June 2013 · Tournament to take place at Estadio Municipal Can Misses · 8 teams, including one comprised of ex professional/international players · More than 5,000 spectators expected as tournament aims to boost rugby in the Iberian Peninsula England 7’s and […]
RaboDirect PRO12 Round 15 Preview: Ulster Rugby, Zebre, Glasgow, Dragons, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Connacht, Ospreys, Benetton, Munster, Scarlets, Leinster
With a pause in the international matches, the RaboDirect PRO12 takes centre stage again this weekend, with games in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. First up on Friday night table toppers Ulster welcome Zebre to Ravenhill. The leaders will be keen to get back to their winning ways having suffered only their second defeat in this […]
Check This Out: Irish Times Article – Ireland target Triple Crown following stunning victory, this article includes a cap count comparison between Ireland 551 caps on pitch & England 554 caps on pitch
Comparing the caps and looking at the games these England Ladies players have played in, many played all three tests in New Zealand beating the All Blacks 3 times, and the story goes on, involvement in Grand Slams, 7s Series, world championships etc etc. The superb Irish Times article captures the goal of Irish Womens […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 9th February 2013. By Barney McGonigle – Games Covered! Cupp, Bowl, Tropphy, Medallion, Results, Draws HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There were seven Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup 4th Round games played on Saturday 9th February. Down High School hosted Ballyclare High School and the 2012 Ulster Schools’ Cup beaten finalists came away with a convincing 33-5 victory. Ballyclare High School dominated proceedings in the first half and had built up a 26-5 lead by […]
Score ‘extra points’ this Valentine’s Day with the help of The Fitzwilliam Hotel
According to a recent survey, Irish couples are the ‘least romantic’ about Valentine’s Day judging by how much they spend. Irish couples spend just £134 compared with the Spanish figure of £218. The French (£208), Italians (£176) and Germans (£153) also outspend the Irish, the survey revealed[1]. To dispel this theory, The Fitzwilliam Hotel is […]
Danske Bank Schools’ Rugby – Bowl SEMI-FINALS – DRAW LIVE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Following the Quarter-Final games that did take place the draw for the Semi-Finals of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Bowl took place in the Boardroom at Campbell College. The draw was conducted by Mr Ivan McMinn, representing the Danske Bank, and Mr Stephen Black, School Principals’ representative on the Ulster Branch. Grosvenor Grammar School/Omagh Academy […]
Danske Bank Schools’ Rugby – Subsidiary Shield Quarter-Finals – DRAW LIVE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Following the 4th Round games the draw for the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Subsidiary Shield took place in the Boardroom of Campbell College, The draw was conducted by Mr Ivan McMinn representing the Danske Bank and Mr Stephen Black, School Principals’ Representative on the Ulster Branch. Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Subsidiary Shield Quarter-Finals Coleraine Academical […]