The Ophir 7s is not just a rugby tournament it is a critical asset in the preparations for the imminent new season each year. Now in our second year of coverage this is the first time we have brought the video cameras and boy were we not dissapointed! The skills were awesome, all the clubs […]
Rugby World Cup in Your Pocket
With thirty days to go to the greatest rugby event in the world, SportingOracle.com have launched the most comprehensive app for the Rugby World Cup. Providing you with live score updates at the press of a button, Rugby World Cup 2011 Premier gives information on all the teams, tables, venues, fixtures, as well as player […]
ULSTER RUGBY IN A SCRUM-MY NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL
Wagamama, the positive eating and positive living pan-Asian noodle chain, has signed an all new sponsorship deal with Ulster Rugby. The restaurant, which has a strong presence throughout Ireland, opened its doors in Belfast at the end of last year and, since opening, has worked with Ulster Rugby on various collaborations. This new deal celebrates […]
Ulster Rugby I xV v Bayonne Rugby I XV: Brian McLaughlin has called on a mix of youth and experience for his side’s first pre-season friendly against Bayonne on Wednesday evening.
Development outhalf James McKinney and Phoenix Academy winger Ricky Andrew will both make their debut for the senior Ulster side. McKinney was a member of the Ireland U20 squad which competed in the IRB Junior World Championships in June. The twenty year old was awarded a development contract with Ulster ahead of this season. Andrew […]
Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club: It Begins! The 2011/12 Season:
With another rugby season at domestic level on the horizon, it is all systems go at Hatrick Park where Rainey Old Boys continue their preparations with training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.00 p.m. Newcomers are particularly welcome to come along to these sessions which have been well attended. Coaches Chris Campbell and […]
SPECIAL FEATURE: DONAGHADEE RUGBY CLUB: Promotion In The Bag ~ WHAT A SEASON!!!!!!! Match Reports, Pictures, Video Clips, Interviews: A Squad of 40 Across 2 Teams. What A Club
Part 2 of our tour covers the Donaghadee promotion winning season of 2010/11. Starting August 2010 with pre-season training the Dee were very proud of having entered their 125th season. They had a good squad who had been in the race for promotion for some time. While they had great seasons the illusive goal of […]
CHECK THIS OUT: CIYMS Rugby Club YOUTUBE COMPILATION OF THE 2010/2011 Promotion Winning Season + InTouch Rugby Re-Visit Our Special Feature Compiled Earlier This Pre Season
[youtube pixCmrw&] AWESOME! Earlier in the pre season we compiled a special feature on CIYMs which you can see below, covering the clubs history and more recently the promotion winning season of 2010/2011 complete with video interviews with key people, links to online media coverage throughout the season and 1,000s of pictures ~ Enjoy! CIYMS […]
Bangor Rugby Club Announce Stephen Ferris As Youth Ambassador As Pre Season Reaches Its highest Level for 20 Years!
Ulster, Ireland and British Lion, Stephen Ferris is keen to promote Mini & Youth Rugby at Bangor and has assisted in the summer recruitment poster campaign. Bangor Rugby Club Chairman Jonny Watson said “We are delighted to have the support of such a great rugby player as Stephen. His involvement will hopefully encourage some of […]
Ulster Bank League To Light Up Next Season
The new look Ulster Bank League will kick off in October with some top class club rugby action in store for the season ahead. Champions Old Belvedere will start their title defence with a daunting trip to Young Munster while last season’s beaten finalists Cork Constitution make the trip to Lansdowne on the opening day. […]
O2 And IRFU Extend Partnership To 2016
O2 and the Irish Rugby Football Union today announced that they have renewed their successful partnership arrangement that will see O2 continue as sponsor of the Ireland rugby team. O2 has extended its support and commitment to Irish rugby to 2016, including the Rugby World Cup in 2015. The renewed agreement will see O2 continue […]