Last weekend, many of our thoughts were on how Ulster’s team would do in Italy against Aironi. However, for some members of USRFR their attentions were on other parts of Europe as they officiated in important fixtures. Here is the list of when and where Ulster’s finest were on duty. Heineken Cup Biarritz vs Benetton […]
IN PICTURES: Ulster Schools Jersey Presentations & QUB RFC I XV v Instonians RFC I XV
Queens University Rugby Club had the Ulster School’s squad up at the Dub on Saturday receiving their jerseys from this year’s interpro series. A big thank you to our own Iain Henderson for making the presentations! CLICK HERE FOR THE PICTURES & Have A Great Series FOR AWESOME SHOTS OF WHAT MUST HAVE BEEN A […]
Eleven Man Newry RFC Hold on To Take The Points! I XV v Lurgan RFC I XV
A cold and windy Telford park played host to an Ulster Qualifying League derby clash between Newry and near neighbours Lurgan last Saturday. Newry started the match playing into a strong breeze and early pressure was rewarded with a penalty converted by Newry outhalf Rhys Botha. Lurgan replied with a wind assisted aerial bombardment which […]
RaboDirect PRO12 Round 11 Previews: 11 Page Supplement with all the latest reviews, stats, expectations!
Following on from some heroic exploits by its teams in the European competitions, the RaboDirect PRO12 returns once again to centre stage, and with the prospect of the festive season upon us all the games this weekend are local derbies. Italy and Wales host two games before Christmas, with the remainder of the round being […]
HEINEKEN CUP RUGBY NEWSWIRE ISSUE 7: 22 Pages Of All The Latest Info, Stats, Reviews, Pools……
Munster stand alone as the only club left with four from four as the tournament takes a break before resuming in 2012 with the critical Rounds 5 and 6 that will determine the prestigious quarter-finalists. CLICK HERE FOR 22 PAGE PULLOUT/DOWNLOAD SUPPLEMENT And the Heineken Cup takes that break on the back of a record […]
City Of Derry Rugby Club Notes: I XV 25 v Malone RFC I XV 7
City of Derry Rugby Club continued from where they left off last week when they comprehensively defeated Instonians in the All Ireland League and on Saturday last they scored a deserved victory over Malone in the Ulster Senior League. The victory was founded on a superb defensive display when they outscored their Belfast rivals by […]
Cookstown RFC: Merry Christmas & I XV overwhelm Ophir RFC I XV ~ McCambley Cup Magic!
McCambley Cup Cookstown 43 v Ophir 3 On Saturday 17 December, Cookstown RFC travelled to Mount Pleasant Playing Fields to Play Ophir RFC in the first round of the McCambley Cup. With an excellent playing playing surface, the state of the art changing facilities at the Boys Model School and the picturesque backdrop provided by […]
Power NI Enniskillen III XV 29 v Armagh IV XV 15
Enniskilllens 3rd Battalion entertained the Armagh ‘Dream Team’ on Saturday seeking revenge after a controversial defeat at the Palace Showgrounds a few weeks previous. After a good pre match build up from Enniskillen, it was Armagh however who started the stronger, and after a spell in the driving seat, opened the scoring with a kick […]
IRFU AND ULSTER RUGBY SIGN UP PADDY WALLACE AND TOM COURT:
The Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Rugby announced on Friday 16th Dec 2011 that centre Paddy Wallace and prop Tom Court have each agreed new contracts to remain playing in Ireland. Paddy Wallace has signed a one year deal which will see him contracted to the IRFU and Ulster Rugby until June 2013 while […]