There was an air of inevitability at Hatrick Park where Rainey Old Boys and Banbridge met in a top of the table Division 2 B game. For fifty minutes the First Trust Senior Cup finalists, coached by New Zealander Dan Soper and former Ulster and Ireland prop Simon Best, did an impressive containing job on […]
City Of Derry Rugby Club Notes: I XV 21 v Dublin University RFC I XV 32
City of Derry Rugby Club travelled to College Park, Trinity College on Saturday last and suffered their fifth defeat from seven games in All Ireland League Division 2A where Dublin University outscored them by four trys to three. Derry struggled all through the first half to compete with the pace and physicality of the students. […]
Carrickfergus RFC: U15 I XV 58 v Ballymoney U15 I XV 0
“Nuff said”, With TVs big two of “Strictly” & “ X Factor” topping the Saturday evening ratings it is Carrickfergus U15s who continue to be the Saturday morning star attraction. With yet another half century plus of points for & another nil against, the NK Fencing sponsored Carrick boys this time put Kilraghts Road side […]
Northern Bank Schools’ Cup Launch & 2nd Round Draw!!!!!!! Dates, Times, Teams!
Excitement is building ahead of the start of the annual Ulster Schools’ Cup with tournament organisers and participants boosted by the news that Northern Bank, who have supported the competition since 2005, have renewed their sponsorship of one of Ulster’s premier school sports tournaments and the second oldest rugby competition in the world. Rosamond Bennett, […]
Brian McLaughlin Comments On The Return Of High Impact Players, John Afoa & Craig Gilroy
Ulster host Scarlets in a vital game this Friday and coach Brian McLaughlin is unsurprisingly happy to welcome back some big names to the starting team. “Having John Afoa back is great, hopefully he will have as big an impact as he did in his first two appearances for the club. With Stevie, Rory, and […]
Cookstown Rugby Club Notes: I XV 32 v Portadown RFC
Cookstown made the short trip down the M1 on Saturday 26 November to take on a strong Portadown side at Chambers Park. With a gale force wind blowing down one end of the pitch, the outcome of the game was decided by which team could adapt to the conditions. A superb defensive display resulted in […]
2ND XV ULSTER RUGBY SCHOOLS’ CUP 2011/2012 1ST ROUND DRAW
1. STRABANE ACADEMY vs GROSVENOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2. CAMPBELL COLLEGE vs RAINEY ENDOWED SCHOOL 3. LURGAN COLLEGE vs DALRIADA SCHOOL 4. LIMAVADY GRAMMAR SCHOOL vs WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL 5. METHODIST COLLEGE, BELFAST vs DOWN HIGH SCHOOL 6. FOYLE & LONDONDERRY COLLEGE vs PORTORA ROYAL SCHOOL 7. ROYAL SCHOOL DUNGANNON vs BANGOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL 8. CARRICKFERGUS […]
Inishowen Rugby Club Notes: I XV 24 – 0 Finn Valley RFC I XV + Enjoyable Blitz for the Mini section @ Finn Valley
Inishowen 24 – 0 Finn Valley Report by Jeremy Blackman “.. he crossed the mountain and the rain continued to fall, thumping in paradiddles on the canvass across the shoulders of his fathers borrowed donkey jacket. The rain ran off the high moss banks and onto the stone of the road, picking out the bright […]
Banbridge RFC Notes: Buller brace helps Fifths to Rainey win
BANBRIDGE 5THs 22 Rainey 4ths 12 Banbridge Fifths entertained Rainey Fourths on a dark windy November afternoon that required floodlights for the most of the game. Despite the wind in their faces Rainey started brightly and their pack drove into the Bann half. Several quick rucks allowed them to move the ball along their back-line […]
Dungannon RFC Notes: I XV 27 v UCC RFC I XV 14: Superb! Report & Pictures
After a run of four defeats by UCC Dungannon emerged with a well earned bonus point win. Conditions were bad with a blustery wind blowing down the pitch couple with driving rain for most of the match. Although Dungannon were always in control they left it until the second half to assert their authority over […]