2nd XV vs Banbridge (33 – 3) 2 XV League Dungannon IIs looked confident in attack and defence when they took the spoils on a 5 nil try tally at Rifle Park. Banbridge had first use of the diagonal breeze but it was Dungannon who threatened in the first minute. Paul McCarroll collected the ball […]
Coleraine RFC Notes: I XV 36 v Dromore RFC I XV 9
Coleraine produced a dominating display of rugby when Dromore came to town on Saturday, winning 36-9 and picking up a bonus point into the bargain. It was a reversal of the defeat in October at Dromore and Richard Kernohan’s men made no major errors as they stamped their authority on proceedings this time round. They […]
AWESOMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Belfast Harlequins RFC I XV winning run continues & sees them clear at the top of UBL 1B!!!!! I xV 27!!!! v UCC RFC I XV 18: Report + 20 ACTION SHOTS
Belfast Harlequins 27-18 UCC Belfast Harlequins stretched their lead at the top of division 1B with this hard fought victory over the Cork Students in wintery conditions. Two first half tries and a late penalty try were enough to secure the valuable league points. However, the Cork Students were unlucky not to come away with […]
Mazda TAKERI concept making European premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2012
Leverkusen, 13 February 2012. Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil for the first time its Mazda TAKERI concept, a next-generation mid-sized sedan featuring Mazda’s unique i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology, at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show. It will be joined on-stage by the Mazda CX-5, a new compact crossover SUV equipped with the full range of […]
Donegal Town RFC: Unbeaten Run Ends With Cup Defeat! Report & Pictures
Donegal Town RFC 1sts travelled to Monaghan on Saturday for a quarter final showdown with the home team. It was a game the Donegal side were looking forward to as they were on a four match winning streak and so confidence was high. However things as always with sport didn’t go to plan. Monaghan got […]
City Of Armagh RFC Notes: I XV 29 v Ards RFC I XV 12
The visitors got off to an impressive start from the kick off and retained possession for three minutes. And when Armagh were penalises inside their 22, it look inevitable that the visitors would kick a simple three points. However they elected to kick the ball from the corner and when Tinus Van Wyk stole the […]
RUGBY FANS TACKLE YOUTH DISADVANTAGE WITH BIG KIT RECYCLING CHALLENGE
Five rugby clubs competing in the LV= Cup will appeal to fans this week to help their club claim the first title of 2012 in the LV= SOS Kit Aid ‘Big Kit Challenge’. LV= SOS Kit Aid, in partnership with The Lord’s Taverners, provides disadvantaged youngsters in the UK and overseas with recycled rugby and […]
ON THE ROAD GLORY!!!!!! City Of Derry RFC I XV 26 v Thomond RFC I XV 15: 5 TRIES BONUS POINT WINNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
City of Derry Rugby Club travelled to Munster on Saturday last and came away with a well deserved victory against Thomond in their All Ireland League Division 2A fixture. This result continues Derry’s good run of form with their seventh consecutive win in all competitions. The North West men were 10pts to 3pts down at […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 18th February 2012.
With schools enjoying a well-deserved mid-term break, there were not many rugby games played at 1stxv level on Saturday 18th February. The exception was the remaining Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Bowl game featuring Portadown College and Down High School which had been postponed on Saturday 11th. This game took place at Chamber’s Park, home of […]