In a break with established tradition the new chairman of the club is Vishal Chopra. The main difference is that Vishal has come to the fore through his involvement with the cricket section, rather than the more traditional route of the rugby section in the club. That is not an issue as far as Vishal […]
Ulster Announce Pre-Season Fixtures
Ulster Rugby have announced details of three pre-season friendly fixtures which will take place this August. First up is a home tie against Bath at Ravenhill on Friday 13th August with a 7.30pm kick off. Ulster defeated Bath, who placed 4th in last season’s Premiership, twice last season in the Heineken Cup, 26-12 at Ravenhill […]
Cups
For many years now we have been covering the following tournaments in club rugby in Ulster and have often wondered – Who are these people, Forster, McCambley, Crawford? Thanks to the work of Colm O’Kane who has completed some work experience for us. So many people follow the game that we have been increasing our […]
Womens Rugby Celebrated At Inaugral Awards Dinner
It was a balmy summer evening in Belfast when the ladies of rugby in Ulster gathered at Belfast Harlequins for the inaugral Ulster Womens Rugby Awards Dinner. This was a celebration of all that is great about womens rugby around the province and clubs from near and far were represented. David Boyd and Robin Cole […]
Lauren Day (Cooke/Ulster) Eliza Downey (Cooke/Ulster) Named In Extended Irish Ladies Squad!
Congratulations to Lauren and Eliza! Having watched Cooke win the Carrick Sevens tournament, the commitment and professional approach of the squad, who battled against tough competition to emerged victorious was outstanding to watch and we are delighted that 2 of the squad have made the Irish Team. The preparations for the Wolrd Cup in England […]
7’s Rugby Festival – The 3rd Annual Lagan Cup
The 3rd Lagan Cup was held today at Cherryvalley playing fields, Ravenhill road, Belfast. Ably hosted as always by the Ulster Titans RFC, and starting with a coolish rain, the tournament ended in full sunshine! The teams taking part with roughly! 10 players a peice were, Ulster Titans, Civil Service, Malone Vikings, Newry Spur, Ophir, […]
Donaghadee Embrace Their 125th Season Of Rugby
Donaghadee Rugby Club have now confirmed the appointment of Coaches/Captains and Team Managers for the season 2010/11. Former Ulster and Irish international Jimmy McCoy will take over as 1st xv coach from Ian Martindale who is standing down after three years in charge. McCoy will bring a wealth of Club and International experience to his […]
Touch Taking Off In Ireland!
With summer on our doorstep, it’s a common sight to see people running around on pitches with a rugby ball. Most of them have the Velcro strips flapping in the breeze. But on the back pitches of Terenure College you’ll hear them yell “touch!” instead of “tag!” So what is touch rugby? The game of […]
PigDog Ladies Final Tour Game With Queens Ladies.
Canadian Touring Side, Dartmouth Pig Dog Ladies and Men, played what can only be described as a festival of rugby at Dungannon RFC on 23rd May 2010. The scoreline was secondary on all sides to one of the best days out we’ve had at Intouch Rugby! Community Grass Roots rugby with young and old enjoying […]