On Sunday 5th May, the Manvik Qualifying Sevens and the Abbey Insurance Ladies 10’s were both keenly contested affairs. In the Ladies competition, the semi-finals brought victory for defending Champions Queen’s and five times winners Cooke. In the final, Cooke started well and scored the first try but, as the game wore on, Queen’s gained […]
The Manvik Qualifying competition was dominated by defending champions CIYMS and Bangor in the pool stages although hosts Carrick, after a poor start against Bangor in their pool game came within one converted try of causing an upset and, had their handling and ball retention been better in the closing stages, they might well have […]
Ulster Juniors Three Donaghadee players had a major part in the Ulster Junior side’s 20-12 victory over Connacht in the Inter Provincial Championship last weekend in Ballina. Chris Hamilton started in the No. 7 jersey with Paul McKenzie and Phil Eadie joining him off the bench. Paul doubles up as Assistant Coach to the squad […]
Tuesday night saw the final match of this years Nutty krust floodlit Tournament played at Chambers Park Portadown with local rivals Banbridge playing Portadown for the T.C. Wells Cup.On a perfect evening for rugby the large crowd were well entertained with a competitive and compelling game . Banbridge kicked off playing into a slight breeze […]