Many Thanks TO Greers Of Antrim Volvo Dealership For Sponsoring This Section Click Here FOUR-TRY IRELAND SEE OFF SCOTTISH CHALLENGE Rory Best marked his first Six Nations match as captain with a try as Ireland overcame Scotland for their second victory in this year’s Championship…. CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL IRFU REPORT THIRD SUCCESSIVE HOME WIN […]
DAWSON McCONKEY The rugby fraternity in Ulster, and particularly in South Derry, has been deeply saddened by the recent passing of Dawson McConkey. His influence and contribution at all levels of the game has been immense and his name is well respected in rugby circles throughout the land. A native of Ballynahinch, he enjoyed Schools’ […]
Thanks to Mr Hagan, the club can enjoy Christmas with some superb photography for players across the club, – well done Bill and looking forward to great games to follow CLICK HERE for Tour Pictures CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES OF I, II, & Ladies XV 1st game! youth, minis something like 20 albums from across […]
With the All Ireland League taking a break until late January, Banbridge now turn their attention to the imminent trip to Ravenhill for the Ulster Senior Cup Final against Ballymena. Ravenhill appearances were a regular occurrence for Banbridge’s 1st XV in the late 80’s and 90’s when they dominated Junior rugby in Ulster. However, promotion […]
Results: 1st won 44-0 with a bonus point victory to take them second in league. 2nds won 39-17 away at Cooke which should also consolidate them at second in league. 3rds lost but put up a good performance against a strong Dungannon side. In the Youth U17’s and U13’s just scraped home against Cavan 24-22, […]
This eagerly anticipated event was without doubt one of the best social nights Upritchard Park has seen in recent times. As the opener in a series of social events planned throughout the coming season, Paddy Robinson’s brainchild seemed straightforward enough. Get a pig, roast it, and gather some mates round to eat it. The organisational […]
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 […]