The draw for the semi-finals of the Ulster Bank Bateman Cup has taken place, with the four provincial cup winners facing off in a battle for All-Ireland glory. The All-Ireland Cup competition returned to its roots last season with the reintroduction of the Bateman Cup, ending with Bruff beating Dungannon in the April decider. The […]
Extended Ulster Rugby Squad Announced
Brian McLaughlin has named an extended 35 man squad as Ulster prepare for Friday’s RaboDirect PRO12 game against Edinburgh at Murrayfield (kick off 7.30pm). Stephen Ferris, Rory Best, Tom Court and Andrew Trimble all return to the squad, having missed the win over Munster at the weekend because of their involvement in an Ireland training […]
Clogher Valley I, II and U19 XV All go into 2012 sitting proudly on top of their respective Leagues.
Cooke I XV14 vs 20 Clogher Valley I XV In the top of the table clash against Cooke,the other unbeaten team in Kukri Qualifying League One,Valley outscored the hosts by three trys to one. A huge travelling support flocked to Shaws Bridge and were treated to a pulsating,closely-fought encounter with the result in doubt right […]
City Of Armagh Rugby Club: I XV 11 v Rainey Old Boys RFC I XV 0
Saturday saw Armagh travel to Magherafelt to play Rainey Old Boys in the Ulster senior League. This was to be Armagh’s last game of 2011 and so far their first season since returning to senior rugby was proving to be somewhat fraught! Having failed to win a game since the October fixture with Sligo the […]
Carrickfergus RFC U19 I XV Celebrate Christmas With A Victory Over Instonians RFC U19 I XV
The IBS-sponsored Carrick Under 19s travelled to Shaw’s Bridge on Thursday evening (29/12/2011) in a friendly match against Instonians. After a quick start Carrick took the lead with a try from Reece Hamilton after good work from the pack who gained vital yards in order for Reece to score easily out wide. The try was […]
Dungannon Rugby Club Notes: I XV 29 v Belfast Harlequins Rugby Club I XV 0: Ulster Senior League
Dungannon were worthy winners of this top of the table clash at Stevenson Park. An impressive performance saw Gannon claim the winning bonus point after fifty-five minutes and then shut up shop despite Quins best efforts to get on the scoreboard. Playing with the wind at their backs Harlequins were first to have the opportunity […]
FEATURED ARTICLE: Ballyshannon RFC, the best of times……
It has been our pleasure at Intouch Rugby to catch up with our friends in Donegal club Ballyshannon RFC. The welcome and rugby at the club has a distinguished history. In this feature we bring you a review of the entire club, mens, ladies, youth and history – enjoy As you scroll down through the […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 31st December 2011. Report From across Ulster + New Pictures Of Methody v RS Armagh + Portora v BHS
There were games played at various times during the Christmas holiday period despite the fact that all schools were on their Christmas break. Foyle and Londonderry College played their annual Boxing Day fixture against City of Derry Rugby Club U19’s. The game proved to be an exciting encounter and provided great entertainment for the sizeable […]
Coleraine Rugby Club II XV 38 v Portadown Rugby Club II XV 8
The New Year’s Eve festivites started early for the Coleraine seconds as they romped to a five try to one victory over Portadown at Chambers Park. From the last pre-Christmas game, the team list showed a number of changes in forward pack and the addition of Nathan Barr at out-half, but this didn’t deter the […]