Armoy took a big step in their quest to secure back to back Minor league North titles with a well manufactured win against UUC II. The match started with the students receiving the kick off and from the outset it was clear that any go forward ball they would create would be via their young […]
Ulster Rugby I XV 30 v Dragons Rugby 12: RaboDirect Pro12 ~ Media Coverage ~ Bonus Point Win & Moving On To The Next Game
The decision by John to take the 3 points and not go into the corner is another example of the growth of the entire squad moving forward. The media reaction so far tonight is understandably jubilant BBC Sport NI Report: Rabo Direct Pro12: Ulster 30-12 Dragons CLICK HERE RaboDirect Pro12 Report: Diack and Pienaar set […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round 4 Previews Saturday 11th February 2012.
The “Big 8” enter the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup on Saturday 11th February and the 4th Round draw has thrown up some intriguing encounters. The potential tie of the round is the meeting involving Ballyclare High School and the Royal School, Armagh at the Rashee Road venue in Ballyclare. Both teams have had an […]
Ireland Team To Play France
Many Thanks TO Greers Of Antrim Volvo Dealership For Sponsoring This Section Click Here for Their Website The Ireland team to play France in the RBS 6 Nations Championship on Saturday, February 11th in Stade de France has been named. There is one change to the starting XV as Keith Earls returns to the starting […]
Ireland Rugby Under-20 Team (sponsored by PwC) to Play France Rugby Under-20 – NAMED!!!!!
Many Thanks TO Greers Of Antrim Volvo Dealership For Sponsoring This Section Click Here The Ireland Under 20 team (sponsored by PwC) has been named for their second clash of the RBS 6 Under 20 Nations Championship. The side will take on their French counterparts on Saturday afternoon in Stade Des Alpes, Grenoble. Coach Mike […]
PROPTALK: Gary Leslie ~ CARRICKFERGUS RUGBY CLUB
NAME: Gary Leslie POSITION: Tighthead Prop Forward HEIGHT: 5 11 WEIGHT: 17 stone (now a bit heavier) TEAMS: Dungannon, Ulster, Queens & Belfast High School HONOURS: European Students Champions Cup, 7 times Ulster Senior Cup, AIB League Winner & European Cup Winner 1999 When Did Rugby Start For You? I first played in P7, started […]
InTouch Rugby Presents: Ballymena RFC II XV: Attacking the opposition: Vid + 68 Action Pictures
Fiercely phiysical, strong in the pack and lightning backs, Ballymena RFC II XV attacking an opposition try line is some sight! They will come at you from everywhere in a relentless pressure that will test everyone! We got a short clip of them here doing just that and 68 pictures – Enjoy! Highlights: [youtube 1bHZo6uuM7A] […]
Donaghadee RFC Notes: I XV 18 v Cooke RFC I XV 44
Donaghadee were convincingly beaten 44-18 by Cooke last Saturday in their heaviest defeat of this campaign. Donaghadee made a couple of enforced couple of changes to the team that beat Ballymoney in the second round of the Towns Cup with front row forwards Chris Schofield and Chris Goode missing out due to illness. Cooke narrowly […]
No Further Additions To Ireland Rugby I XV Squad
Many Thanks TO Greers Of Antrim Volvo Dealership For Sponsoring This Section Click Here for Their Website There are no major injury concerns for the Ireland squad following the game against Wales yesterday in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. The 30 man squad will reconvene in camp following a rest day today to begin preparations […]
Now Updated With Social Pictures ~ Ulster Lions Heritage Celebrated
Many of Ulster and Irish rugby’s greatest ever players gathered together at Belfast City Hall on Friday evening to celebrate the proud heritage of Ulster players past and present who have been selected to play for one of the most famous touring sides of all time – The British and Irish Lions. CLICK HERE FOR […]