Ireland’s Rugby League World Cup 2013 (RLWC2013) campaign has begun in earnest with a visit to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston where the squad will train during the competition. As the countdown to the World Cup continues, the University today welcomed Ireland’s Head Coach Mark Aston, General Manager Gordon Matthews and Player/Coach […]
Another Step on the Road to RWC 2014 as RBS Women’s 6 Nations kicks off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With the RBS Women’s 6 Nations kicking off this weekend, there will be an added focus for the countries involved with Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 getting ever closer. Planning is well and truly on track for next year’s event to be held in France. After a hugely successful tournament in England in 2010, the […]
Are you the ultimate HSBC #SevensFan? Want to win a trip of a lifetime? Click here to find out more:
This weekend at Round Four of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Hertz Sevens, HSBC are searching for the ultimate #SevensFan. Are you the ultimate HSBC #SevensFan? Want to win a trip of a lifetime? Click HERE to find out more The fan campaign was launched at the first Round of the HSBC Sevens World […]
USA Ready to Host Women’s Rugby World Series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series arrives in Houston, Texas, this week, the Game has never been so competitive or exciting, says the International Rugby Board’s Head of Competitions and Performance Mark Egan. Speaking in Houston as the teams arrive for the second round of the series, Egan was quick to point to the […]
The New Vauxhall Mokka SUV available @ Charles Hurst Vauxhall Portadown, scores 100% for safety & the 5 Star Max Overall – Proud Supporters of Portadown RFC
The new Vauxhall Mokka SUV joins an elite group of cars by winning a 100% score for its safety assist technology and the maximum five stars overall in an independent assessment by consumer organisation Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). The Mokka joins other Vauxhall models including Ampera, Astra, Corsa, Insignia, Meriva and Zafira, […]
Pools Announced for IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2013
The International Rugby Board has today announced the pools and match schedule for the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2013 in Antofagasta, Chile, from May 28 to June 9. Eight teams will participate in this year’s tournament in hosts Chile, Canada, Italy, Japan, Namibia, Portugal, Tonga and Uruguay. The Under 20 tournament format will be […]
The Global Fan Base of Rugby Union
As major rugby union events enter the new markets of Brazil, Russia and Japan over the coming decade, each of the three hosts have managed to establish keen public interest in the sport, which could be harnessed to boost the tournaments’ success and develop rugby union further. This is just one of many findings within […]
Twickers to stage Ulster Rugby Heineken Cup quarter-final !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First Heineken Cup quarter-final for Twickenham Stadium A Heineken Cup quarter-final will be staged at Twickenham Stadium for the first time following confirmation by Saracens that their match against Ulster Rugby in the last eight of the world’s most competitive club rugby tournament will be played at the famous London venue on Saturday, 6 April. […]
Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PwC) to Play Wales-20: NAMED HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Olding, Scholes, Taylor, Donnan, Joyce, Andrew, Caulfield, Creighton all in for ULSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Ireland Under-20 team (Sponsored by PwC) has been named today by Head Coach Mike Ruddock for this Friday’s opening game in the Under-20 RBS Six Nations Championship against Wales, at Eirias, Colwyn Bay. Ruddock has named a new look side with just two players from last year’s squad included in the starting XV – […]
Danske Bank Schools’ Cup 3rd Round Games Rescheduled + Replay Arrangements Wed 30 Jan: Previews + KO / Locations Friends’ v Limavady G, Belfast RA v Carrickfergus G, Grosvenor G v Dalriada & Replay Of Belfast high School v RS Dungannon
Danske Bank Schools Cup Friends’ School v Limavady GS Friends’ School found themselves 8-0 down at halftime against a very spirited Antrim Grammar School team in their Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup 2nd Round game. The Lisburn boys’ got themselves organised at the interval in that game and came out strongly with a second half […]