Brian McLaughlin has named a 32 man squad as Ulster return to action on Saturday against Treviso in the RaboDirect PRO12 (Stadio Monigo, kick off 3.15pm GMT). After a two week break, McLaughlin is able to recall Darren Cave and captain Johann Muller to the squad after theymissed a series of games through injury. Cave […]
InTouch Rugby Presents: Ballymena RFC IN THE FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John, Niall & Paul Comment On The Powerade Towns Cup Semi Final Victory!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was an absolute corker of a game. End to end. Ballymena RFC II XV Band Of Brothers stood up and said we are coming back to Ravenhill. The Powerade Towns Cup is one of the major major championships in Ulster, and its a cup run!!!!!!!!!! The memories, the excitement, the close calls, the superb […]
USA Tomahawks 38-20 Ireland Wolfhounds ‘A’
Ireland have failed in their bid to retain the Donnybrook Cup after falling to the USA Tomahawks in Philadelphia. In front of a packed stadium at Widener University, the Tomahawks ran in eight tries to four as the visitors struggled to contain the powerful Americans. The match started in shaky fashion with both teams failing […]
FUEL YOUR 10K HOURS WITH NEW ENERGY BREAKFAST CEREAL
A new energy cereal aims to transform the breakfast experience of active people in Britain. FUEL is an energy-packed breakfast granola loaded with large clusters of toasted oats and available in two flavours – Real Fruit and Chocolate Chunks. Available now in more than 450 Tesco stores, the product encourages buyers to “FUEL Your 10k […]
Strabane RFC Notes: I XV 50 v Londonderry YMCA RFC I XV 0
St Patrick’s day seems to have produced high quality rugby on this island only, and the spectacle served up by a Strabane side, full of confidence, was one of the best club displays this reporter has had the pleasure to witness. Strabane travelled down to derry aware that YM had last weekend beaten our title […]
Randalstown RFC Notes: I XV 14 v Monaghan RFC I XV 12
Randalstown made the journey to Monaghan on Saturday knowing it was a must win situation to ensure they remained on track to finish top of Qualifying 3. The nerves told especially in the first half and they turned round 12 – 6 down to a determined Monaghan side who effectively thwarted all their attempts to […]
Carrickfergus RFC Notes: U15 I XV Cup Rout v Donegal Town
Donegal RFC U15s – 0 Carrickfergus RFC U15s – 89 Given the long journey to Donegal, positional & personnel changes & a less that perfect playing surface this was an exceptional score line in Carrick U15s quest for cup qualification. “Bus legs” were the order of the day both during the warm up & opening […]
Lions Rugby Travel – Official 2013 Lions Tour Packages on sale 12th March 2012
Fans wanting to follow the British & Irish Lions Tour to Hong Kong and Australia in June and July 2013 can buy official ticket, travel and accommodation packages from Monday 12 March 2012 through the official travel company – Lions Rugby Travel. Prices start from £2,199. Main image caption: (L to R), British & Irish […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Final Preview Monday 19th March 2012.
The climax of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup competition will take place at Ulster Rugby headquarters, Ravenhill, on Monday 19th March when Ballyclare High School and Methodist College will meet in a final that has all the potential to be a thriller. Both teams showed a willingness to move ball through the hands in […]
Clogher Valley RFC Notes: Towns Cup Semi Final Action!!! Valley reach final again with hard fought win against Omagh RFC I XV
The last minute withdrawal of influential scrum half Jimmy Bates and last week’s injury to Philip Holme meant yet another reshuffle in the Clogher Valley half backs Clogher Valley RFC 17 v 13 Omagh: The hectic schedule of the league campaign was evident in the tired bodies who took to the pitch for this Towns […]