The weather was wet, cold and very blustery and Larne opted to play with the wind advantage in the first half. Grosvenor initially soaked up the early pressure and then worked their way upfield with some great forward charges from Stoopsy, Kells and Pearce and great support from the rest of the pack. After fifteen […]
This was a very workmanlike league win with plenty of good rugby on view from both sides. Instonians were in control after a converted try by captain Cameron Williams after just 45 seconds. They kept Portadown on the back foot and won most of the important breakdowns. Instonians showed good structure and cohesion with some […]
Limavady travelled the long journey to Lisburn and started the match slowly. They took a bit of time before they got into the game but made it difficult for themselves with some basic handling errors. The travelling team needed a bit of inspiration and it came in the form of Connor Graham & Robbie Oliver […]
Randalstown members were saddened to learn on Saturday evening of the death of Leslie (Red) Bell. The club extends their sympathy to his wife Shirley, son Ivan, daughter Linda and the family circle at this time. Leslie was a club stalwart for many years, and when he hung up his boots acted as fixtures secretary […]
Saturday 26th November saw Conference League Toppers. Donegal travel to Deramore Park to Play Quins 2’s on what could be said was the wettest and windiest day of the season so far. Quins were expecting a hard encounter, Donegals record this season so far. and the fact Quins had not played as a team since […]
RAINEY IV 17 – 13 PORTADOWN Minor League 19th November 2011 Scorers: Walker(1*Conv), Scullion(1*Try), McElhone(1*Try), Martin(1*Try) The lead changed several times at Hatrick Park where Rainey OB IV rallied to beat Portadown V by 17-13 in the rain. While the kicking was poor, the tackling could not be faulted and the Rainey pack stood up […]
Virginia RFC Under 10’s enjoy a day in Balbriggan. Virginia under 10’s travelled to Balbriggan on Sunday last the 20th of November . After two cancelled games the previous week the lads were really up for a game . First up was the hosts Balbriggan within one minute Paddy Nagle crossed the line for the […]
Antrim run in 11 tries over Hollywood 3s at Allen Park on Saturday. The Antrim team had to call upon old and new players to for fill the pack ahead of the game on Saturday and welcomed the return of late 40s Billy smith AKA (Billy bunter) and son William smith AKA (Billy the kid). […]
Enniskillen bounced back followed last week’s defeat at Omagh with a comprehensive bonus point victory at home to Carrick. The pre-match hospitality overran somewhat and by the time a lot of the supporters had ventured into the wind ‘Skins were already five points clear, the forwards having rumbled to the visitors’ line, and over, whilst […]