Carrickfergus 12 vs 12 Bangor Points shared at Carrick Having comprehensively beaten Carrick both at home earlier in the season, and just last week in the Towns Cup, hopes were high for a repeat performance in the league competition. However, poor performances by both sides resulted in a 12-12 draw. CLICK HERE FOR 25 PICTURES […]
Carrick 1st XV produced one of their best performances for some time against Bangor at Tom Simms Memorial Park on Saturday 14 January and, with only fourteen men for seventy minutes, were unlucky to come away with just a 12 points apiece draw. In contrast to the previous week, Carrick played much of the game […]
In a complete reversal of fortune from the week before Ballyshannon RFC put in a sterling display of rugby to dispatch with Virginia with a commanding victory of 43-0 in what was certainly their finest display of the season. A great all round team performance from one to fifteen they served up a scintillating game […]
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’ […]
Crushing victory over Civil Service It took Grosvenor about ten minutes to shake off the rustiness of a four week lay-off before they cut loose against Civil Service and ran in a bagful of tries in both the first and second half periods. Their dominant set piece play gave them a steady stream of possession […]
Ards Mini Rugby returned to training on Sunday past All age groups were present from P2 to U13s, some players were missing, this is a reminder to all parents that training is back on after the Christmas break. On Sunday 15th January the Minis travel to near rivals Donaghadee to play matches. Coaches will confirm […]