Randalstown members were saddened to learn on Saturday evening of the death of Leslie (Red) Bell. The club extends their sympathy to his wife Shirley, son Ivan, daughter Linda and the family circle at this time. Leslie was a club stalwart for many years, and when he hung up his boots acted as fixtures secretary […]
BRITISH & IRISH LIONS ANNOUNCE MATCH SCHEDULE FOR 2013 TOUR TO AUSTRALIA
At the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, British & Irish Lions Manager, Andy Irvine, today revealed the 10-match tour schedule for the highly anticipated tour to Australia in 2013. The British & Irish Lions and the Australian Rugby Union have agreed a programme of nine matches for the Tour in Australia, including three Test matches. The […]
Enniskillen Rugby Club Notes: I XV 25 v Carrickfergus RFC I XV 3 + The Magnificent Seven….teen U19 I XV 11 v Rainey OB U19 I XV 0
Enniskillen bounced back followed last week’s defeat at Omagh with a comprehensive bonus point victory at home to Carrick. The pre-match hospitality overran somewhat and by the time a lot of the supporters had ventured into the wind ‘Skins were already five points clear, the forwards having rumbled to the visitors’ line, and over, whilst […]
City Of Armagh RFC Notes: I XV 11 v NUIM BARNHALL RFC 36
Saturday saw Armagh travel into Leinster for the first time to play in the Ulster Bank All Ireland League. Their opposition was NUIM Barnhall. The game was played in the National University of Ireland Maynooth campus fields. Barnhall have unique relationship with the university and carry on a tradition of playing one fixture per season […]
Ballyclare RFC Notes: 3 Games 3 Victories: Reports From The II, III & IV XV + Pictures Of The Mighty II XV
Conditions force postponement of Ballyclare match in Donegal Ballyclare R.F.C. 1st XV were due to travel to Co.Donegal to play Letterkenny in a Qualifying 2 league game but the wet weather of the previous week meant that the pitches in the north west were unplayable so this will have to be rearranged at a later […]
City Of Derry RFC Notes: I XV 20 v Seapoint Rugby Club I XV 29 – Report + Pictures V Ballymena RFC
The weather conditions at Judges Road on Saturday were atrocious with strong wind and driving rain through out on top of incessant rain over the previous 48 hours. Seapoint had the slight advantage of the elements in the first half which started in a welter of excitement. Derry went over the top 40 meters out […]
RAINEY OLD BOYS RUGBY CLUB NOTES: RAINEY HIT DUBLINERS FOR SIX! + Club Results
While Banbridge, strongly fancied for the Division 2 B title,were having to settle for a losing bonus point from their trip to Drogheda,Rainey Old Boys took just over half an hour to bank a vital bonus point against Dublin visitors Suttonians.After losing their shape for a spell in the third quarter,they finished well with try […]
Armoy Rugby Club Notes: I XV Win Physical Derby Match
Armoy overcame a stuffy Ballymoney V in a match that wasn’t for Rugby purists. The Armoy pack set the pace early on and in the opening10 minutes they kept the Ballymoney men encamped in their own 22. This ultimately resulted in a penalty to Armoy which was converted by Jarvis Traynor. From the kick off […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 26th November 2011. Report From Across The Schools & Pictures Of BRA v Regent House – SOME AMAZING GAMES REVIEWED
A number of teams played midweek games in the lead up to a full list of fixtures on Saturday 26th November. Portadown College travelled to play Banbridge Academy and came away with a resounding midweek victory. The Portadown team scored two first half tries with Ben Matchett and Nathan Montgomery getting the scores. The conversions […]
UUC RUGBY Rugby Club Notes: I XV secure win on the road
In a gripping encounter the UUC came out worthy winners, but only after they had dealt with a severe test from a much improved Carrick team since the last encounter a month ago in the junior cup. From the kick off the students faced a fierce physical onslaught, which had the referee caution two Carrick […]