JL3 Champions! The season produced another dramatic twist as the recent result at Queens was overturned by the Branch, promoting Bangor to league winners. Having already secured promotion to Junior League 2, to end up as league winners was the icing on the cake! Despite a slow start to the season, the 2nds started to […]
Last game of season brings victory Ballymena’s young guns outplayed Belfast Harlequins to win their final game of the season, scoring three tries through Adrian Hamilton, Ian Caldwell and Adrian Kirkpatrick. The margin of victory was narrow – 22pts to 21 – but Ballymena were the better team throughout , playing with a combination of […]
Randalstown 2nds produced some fine flowing rugby in a 51-0 romp away to Cooke 3s. The young ‘Town side, with only 2 players over 22, used the dry wide pitch to their advantage running the ball at every opportunity. The visitors opened the scoring with what turned out to be Matty Turner’s only successful punt […]
Rugby the winner as Letterkenny narrowly overcome Leek RUFC 26 – 24 In the last match of the season Letterkenny entertained Leek RUFC on tour from North Staffordshire. Leek have had a fantastic season winning their league and securing promotion to Midlands 2. They brought a group of 35 people including players from all 3 […]
Monaghan U17s preparation for final coming to a close. Monaghan u17s face a well disciplined Derry outfit that they lost out to 2 years ago in a league final. The Derry pack was described as ferocious and hard working while one of two of the backline have proved themselves as outstanding in the run ups […]
Mr Boots Award-2013 Long standing Omagh Rugby Club member Ross Workman has been chosen as the recipient of this award by the Irish Rugby Football Union. This prestigious annual award is open to Club volunteers throughout Ireland and recognises outstanding commitment to Junior Rugby. Ross has given over 50years service to rugby in Omagh, firstly […]
Dungannon played this twice postponed Ulster Bank League game in the knowledge that they were on a high whilst their opponents Bruff were going to suffer relegation to Division 2A. County Limerick is never a happy hunting ground for Ulster teams but this time the long journey to Limerick was worthwhile as Dungannon achieved a […]