October 2010 saw the launch of the Donaghadee Seaside Sharkies; a tag rugby team specifically catering for young people with special needs within the Ards and North Down areas. Organised by a small group of local young professionals, the Sharkies became only the 2nd team of their kind in Ireland and are a shining example […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 15th January 2011: Quarter finals of Trophy & 3rd round Cup draw. Also pictures from Bangor GS, Portora RS, Larne GS, Omagh AI, Rainey ES, Portadown C, & video from Omagh v Rainey
The improved weather conditions on Saturday 15th January ensured that all the scheduled Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round 2 games were completed on Saturday 15th January. There were a number of non-cup games played on Saturday 15th as well as several midweek fixtures. Omagh Academy and Rainey Endowed played their postponed Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ […]
BLOG 3 COACHES CORNER: Defence structure – It’s not just a nice idea any more… It’s a necessity!
Welcome to Blog 3 of coaches corner: Question – What is it? Answer – A weekly blog exploring and developing the theme of COACHING. Video Analysis, Ideas, Opinions, Facts, the melting pot is explored here. Written & compiled by: Nathan Moore: BSc (Hons) Sports Science, P.G.C.E Founder of NM Sports Performance, Video analyst and Coach […]
Portora Royal School I XV v Larne Grammar School I XV: Schools Cup Round 2, report & pictures
Larne Grammar School travelled to Enniskillen to play Portora Royal School on Saturday 15th January. The Larne team had trained well in the lead up to the game and travelled in a confident mood. The long journey did not seem to impact on the Co Antrim team who started the game strongly. In difficult conditions […]
Heineken Cup: Ulster Rugby Team v Biarritz Rugby Announced & Video Interviews with Brian McLaughlin, Andrew Trimble & Rory Best
We will be there, all the fans supporting Ulster, this is it. Pumped up does not describe the intensity of this game for our players. They want this so much! So Much! The Ulster team and replacements to face Biarritz tomorrow in the crucial Round 5 Heineken Cup pool game at Ravenhill (ko 3.30pm) has […]
B&I Cup: Ulster Ravens Side Named v Neath
The Ulster Ravens’ side for this Friday’s British & Irish Cup game against Neath (Shaws’ Bridge, 7pm) has been named, and will be captained by TJ Anderson. The Ravens got their 2010-11 campaign off to a winning start back in October, defeating Swansea 32-12 at St Helens but suffered defeat in their second pool match […]
I XV Ulster Rugby Schools Rankings – Click Here – Current to 13th Jan 2011
Some big changes here. Very little separates many of the teams, the top 3 for example are probably joint 1st. This is repeated in various positions in the list. One thing is for certain, their will be one winner of each of the competitions. Cup, shield, trophy. The next 6 weeks before the final will […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Preview Saturday 15th January 2011.
With all six Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round 2 Cup matches postponed on Saturday 8th January, arrangements have been made to play one of the games on Wednesday 12th with the remaining five games rescheduled for Saturday 15th January. There are also a number of non-cup games scheduled to take place on Saturday morning. Omagh […]