City of Derry Rugby Club produced a workman like performance to secure a bonus point victory away to Ballynahinch on Saturday last in their Ulster Senior League Fixture. This result sees Derry sharing second place in the league with Belfast Harlequins just six points behind leaders Dungannon. Derry scored two try’s in each half with […]
ARMAGH Rugby Back On Form!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With Armagh not having a league fixture in 2012 yet it was always going to be tricky for coach, Andy Hughes, to retain match fitness within his squad. Although Armagh’s season has been a little erratic so far, the season took on a brighter complexion on New Year’s Eve when they pulled off a fine […]
Armoy RFC Notes: I XV 17 Tir Chonail RFC I XV 0
The players and officials of Armoy took the clubs inaugural trip to the far west of County Donegal to face league newcomers Tir Chonail on Saturday. After a long and very bumpy coach trip through the mountainous countryside we arrived at one of the most surreal venues for a rugby match. After miles and miles […]
Ulster Rugby ~ 100th Heineken Cup game, 1 change ~ Whitten is in to replace injured centre Darren Cave for vital Pool 4 match v Clermont Auvergne
Brian McLaughlin has had consistency in selection over recent weeks but the loss of Cave is a big blow for Ulster ahead of a massive encounter at Stade Marcel Michelin. Whitten though, has had plenty of gametime and is a more than able replacement in midfield. The Ulster coach can also call on Nevin Spence […]
Ulster Ravens coach Gary Longwell has named his starting XV and replacements to take on Munster A in the British & Irish Cup quarter final at Ravenhill this Friday (kick off 7.30pm)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Longwell has stuck largely with the squad that went through the group stages winning four from four. The only player ruled out through injury is fullback Peter Nelson, the Ravens top try scorer this season. Nigel Brady, a week after winning his 100th cap for the senior team, will captain the side from hooker and […]
InTouch Rugby TV Presents: Banbridge RFC I XV Coach Dan Soper Comments On The Season So Far
Like all AIL clubs in Ulster Rugby, Banbridge RFC I XV are competing with teams from across four provinces of rugby. The Ulster clubs have for the last two seasons been setting the pace in their respective leagues, all capable of promotion. The spirit within Banbridge RFC is massive and as the club is growing, […]
InTouch Rugby TV Presents: Dukes 3s – Awesome Score Vid & Interview With Coach Andy Duke + 54 Pictures
Living the dream, game of rugby on a Saturday, enjoying it, keeping an eye on the league position. The champagne rugby of the Bann men has seen them rise through the ranks to the highest level of junior rugby in the province. They are here to stay and have established themselves. The kick below was […]
Ireland Rugby Senior Squad and O2 Ireland Wolfhounds Squad Announced Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Ireland team management today announced squads for both the senior Ireland team and the upcoming O2 Ireland Wolfhounds game as preparations begin for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations Championship. There are 24 players named in the Ireland senior squad, with six additional up and coming players named who will join the first week of […]
Roger Wilson To Return To Ulster Rugby
Ahead of this Saturday’s final Heineken Cup pool game, Ulster Rugby has received a boost with the news that No.8 Roger Wilson is set to return to the province for the start of next season. He will join Ulster on a three year deal. Wilson made his Ulster debut in September 2003 against the Ospreys […]
InTouch Rugby TV Presents: Skins Rugby Ladies I XV 43 v Sligo Rugby Ladies I XV 10: Captains Interview + THE ORIGINALS + VIdeo Highlights From A Try Fest & Report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rosie Cup Magic
Last Sunday saw Enniskillen Ladies off to the flying start they were looking for in their Ulster Cup campaign with a convincing second half performance to see off Sligo ladies with a 43 – 10 win. The ‘Skins girls started brightly with the lively Brenda Brogan breaking the Sligo defensive line twice in quick succession […]