A nightmare ten minute spell after half-time proved to be the difference between the sides when Ballymena beat Rainey Old Boys 24-12 in the Ulster League at Eaton Park. Having fared well against the breeze to turn round only 7-5 in arrears,Rainey made a succession of costly errors which left them facing an uphill battle.Some […]
Donaghadee RFC Notes: I XV 32 v CIYMS RFC I XV 3: Report
Donaghadee welcomed high flying CI to Donaldson Park on Saturday with the home side keen to consolidate their position in the league after a string of good results. CI started well using their strong, physical pack to good effect and within the first five minutes of play pressured Donaghadee’s line with an early score looking […]
Breaking News: Ballyclare’s & Antrim Ells Player JJ Baird Signs With Oxford Rugby League!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joining Matty Hadden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Ballyclare rugby star JJ Baird (pictured right) who will shortly be heading for England after signing semi-professional forms with Oxford Rugby League. SE0228 BALLYCLARE’S rising rugby star JJ Baird is preparing for pastures new, after taking up the offer of an exciting opportunity in English rugby league with Oxford Rugby League. The 24 […]
Grosvenor RFC Notes: I XV 24 v Larne RFC I XV 7 + II XV 20 v Portadown RFC II XV 5 “Physio Imogen was sporting the much in Vogue; tracksuit with rugby boots and windswept hair look”
Grosvenor grind out win at Glynn Grosvenor went to Larne looking to get the league campaign back on track, following a number of faltering performances. The game started exactly as Grosvenor would not have wanted it to, with the Larne centre scything through the Grosvenor defensive line to score under the posts. Grosvenor’s morale was […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 12th January 2013. By Barney McGonigle ~ Breaking News On All 6 Cup Ties + Medallion + 3rd Round Cup Draw + Friendlies + MCB Rugby I XV Scalp Terenure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + Action Shots From 2 Cup Games + 1 Friendly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There were three midweek games played in the lead up to a full list of fixtures on Saturday 12th January. Wallace High School played an experimental team against Cistercian College, Roscrea, in a floodlit game at Lisburn Rugby Club. The Wallace High School team lost the game against the Leinster Schools’ League Champions. Both teams […]
City Of Armagh RFC Notes: I XV 19 v Ards RFC I XV 14 + Power NI III XV 48 v Ballymena RFC IV XV 14: Reports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARDS 14 ARMAGH rugby 19 There was an uneasy feeling of apprehension travelling around the Armagh supporters prior to Saturday’s kick-off. Although Ards had yet to win a game in the Ulster Senior League, there was a suspicion that this could prove to be a ‘banana skin’ on which Armagh could trip! Despite the fact […]
City Of Armagh RFC Notes: Ladies Rugby I XV v Newry Ladies Rugby I XV: Report + Action Shots From Sunday Ladies RugbyFest @ Armagh RFC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Armagh Ladies Rugby I XV v Newry Ladies Rugby I XV CLICK HERE for the rugbyfest shots Coordinator & Ulster Rugby Provincial I XV player Zoe Templetong InTouch TV Interview to follow Armagh Ladies made a welcome return to the pitch over the Xmas break when they took on Newry under floodlights at the Palace […]
Limavady RFC Notes: I XV v Omagh RFC I XV & II XV v Dromore RFC II XV: Reports + Action Shots
Limavady 1st xv travelled to Omagh on saturday in a resumption of the league programme following a 3 week break and gave a very spirited performance and were unfortunate to lose 12-7. CLICK HERE for the shots Playing with the slope on the pitch in the first half Limavady started brightly and after 10 minutes […]
City Of Derry RFC Notes: I XV 33 v Banbridge RFC I XV 25: Report + U19 I XV 42 v Ballymena RFC U19 I XV 14: Report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Banbridge 25pts, City of Derry RFC 33pts Report by; George Walker. City of Derry Rugby Club travelled to Banbridge on Saturday last for their Ulster League Fixture more in hope than expectation considering their recent slump in form. The Judges Road men had been beaten in their last six competitive fixtures. Derry have an extended […]
Belfast Royal Academy Rugby I XV v Portadown College Rugby I XV: In 100+ ACTION SHOTS LIVE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Belfast Royal Academy hosted Portadown College at Roughfort and emerged as 28-9 winners. CLICK HERE for the shots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Belfast Royal Academy team took an early 7-0 lead through a Mark Wylie try which was converted by Daniel McFadden. The Portadown team responded very positively and pressurised the Academy team into giving away penalties, three […]