ACADEMY ARMAGH rugby It was with heavy hearts that Armagh played this league fixture. The whole club at The Palace Grounds had been stunned to hear of the sudden news that Club Secretary, Bill Jennings, had died whilst refereeing a game in Carrickfergus only hours earlier. Prior to the kick-off the teams observed a period […]
THE RETURN OF CITY OF DERRY TO AIL. City OF Derry IXV 39 v Connemara Blacks IXV 21 & City Of Derry U19s v Letterkenny U19s
City of Derry Rugby Club marked their return to All Ireland League Division 3 with a comprehensive victory away to Connemara on Saturday last. Derry continued their unbeaten run this season in all competitions when they outscored their opponents by six try’s to three and claimed a valuable bonus point in the process. Derry had […]
There is a feel good factor running through Randalstown at the moment, bolstered today by another clean sweep for the ‘Town teams. Long may this continue.
The U13s, U15s & U17s all enjoyed victories against near neighbours Ballymena at Neillsbrook on Saturday morning. Randalstown U17 47 Ballymena U17 0 Randalstown U15 34 Ballymena U15 10 Randalstown U13 20 Ballymena U13 10 The U19s travelled to Larne and recorded their 2nd league victory 30 points to 17, and then the 1st and […]
Clogher Valley U15s 19pts v Monaghan U15s 12pts – A Determined Performance! Clogher Valley U17s 36 v Monaghan U17s 38pts.
A Determined Performance From Clogher Valley U15s Clogher Valley’s under 15 side, set out determined to improve on their previous outing against Armagh 2 weeks ago. From the outset the pack controlled play and showed Monaghan who was the dominant team. With the opening try coming from a typical David McConnell run from the half […]
NI Sporting Stars Launch Dairy Council’s ‘Milk in Action’ Website
NI Sporting Stars Launch Dairy Council’s ‘Milk in Action’ Website International rugby professional Bryan Young and rising sports star, pro-biker Jacob Dickson, urged young people to ‘Milk it for all it’s Worth’ today as they helped launch a dynamic new website from the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland. www.milkitforallitsworth.eu is designed to deliver a fun, […]
HOLYWOOD’S CUP RUN CONTINUES
Last Saturday saw Holywood make the short journey to Stormont to face Civil Service in the next of their Gordon West Cup round robin matches. The travelling supporters weren’t to be disappointed when Holywood ran out victors by 25 – 33. Holywood kicked off into the face of a good breeze on a perfect pitch […]
Larne 2nd XV V Malone Vikings 3rd XV
Larne 2nds continued their league campaign on Saturday when they faced the challenge of Malone 3rds at the Glynn. Larne have started this season with two wins and were looking to make it three in a row. There were a number of changes to the team with numerous players making their first starts of the […]
HIGH SCORING RESULTS BY BALLYCLARE: The 1st XV in the Junior Cup crushed Belfast Harlequins 2nds 69-12 and league games saw Seconds draw 10-10 away to Cooke2nds; Thirds lost at home 27-12 to Grosvenor 2nds; Fourths won 59-17 away to Lisburn 4ths and Under 19 XV won 30-9 at Larne.
Ballyclare 69 Harlequins 2nds 12 This Junior Cup game was sponsored by Davison and Associates and match-ball by David Houston. Once again a “Senior” club`s Seconds proved little real match for a Qualifying side and no visiting officials appeared at the pre-match lunch. Ballyclare made a few changes as Baillie,Jackson and R.Boyd were promoted with […]