On Wednesday 16th November the rugby referees of Ulster are getting a double whammy at Shaw’s Bridge. Not only will there be a practical, on field coaching session on positioning from referees development guru David McHugh but also a chance for the society to welcome back Simon McDowell to the fold after his stint in […]
Ophir Rugby Club Notes: U13’s making steady progress + 13 man Ophir push Holywood close + Pictures v Ballyshannon
On a fine bright Saturday morning at the Valley Leisure Centre playing pitches Ophir under 13’s revealed their new kit which has been kindly sponsored by Power NI. After the paparazzi photos of the new kit it was down to the main business of the day and the match against a determined looking Lurgan team. […]
Banbridge RFC: Ward hat-trick helps Bann to win over Naas ~ Three-try Thompson lead 2nds to victory ~ 15s defeat Derry with Jardine double
Ward hat-trick helps Bann to win over Naas BANBRIDGE 1STs 39 Naas 10 A hat-trick of tries from Brendan Ward (pictured) set Banbridge on their way to a comprehensive win over Naas, a result which lifts them into third place in Division 2B of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League. The Kiwi full-back struck just three […]
Ballymena Rugby Club II XV Progress To Junior Cup Semi Finals: II XV 25 v Cooke Rugby Club I XV 15 + Pictures Of I XV Victory Over UCD
Ballymena 2nd XV booked a place in the Junior Cup semi finals on Saturday with a hard fought victory over the previously unbeaten Cooke team. Training throughout the week was excellent with some key players in the squad becoming available after injury. The feeling in the camp was excellent all week and the boys knew […]
City Of Derry RFC I XV 37 v City Of Armagh RFC 3: Report & 67 Pictures
City of Derry Rugby Club had a convincing victory on Saturday last at Judges Road when they defeated old rivals Armagh by a convincing 37pts to 3pts. Derry carried on from where they left off in the first half of their All Ireland League victory the previous weekend away to Old Wesley in Dublin when […]
Gordon West Cup: Belfast High School Rugby I XV 0 v Randalstown Rugby I XV 52
Randalstown chalked up an impressive victory against High School on Saturday afternoon which was hopefully sufficient to see them through to the knock out stages of the Gordon West Cup. The first score came early in the game after backs and forwards combined well and Daryl McGarry raced over the line. Then with barely 6 […]