Ards dig deep to pull out a win Ards started as if they were on a mission to prove that they were not a push over. They attacked from the off and put pressure on in attack and defence, this caused the visitors to give away a penalty which Jordan DePledge slotted over 3-0. From […]
The writing was on the wall as early as the first minute when a poor clearance kick forced Armagh into conceding a penalty. Centre Pat O’Connor stepped up to slot over three easy points. Cashel doubled their lead three minutes later when they caught Armagh on the counter attack. Mark Riddell was sin-binned for a […]
A good weekend for Ballymena’s two top teams, with the 1st XV winning 8-6 at Buccaneers and the 2nd XV beating old rivals Coleraine 18-6 to progress to the quarter finals of the Towns’ Cup. Ballymena now move to fourth in the Division 1B table, only one point behind the joint leaders. For lots more […]
Ballynahinch travelled to Deramore Park in Belfast on Saturday to play Ulster rivals Harlequins is a vital Ulster Bank League clash. The Hinch have been leading the charge in Division 1B from the start of the season but in recent outings they seem to have developed a bit of a speed wobble, but yet have […]
Old Wesley 12 BANBRIDGE 1STs 35 Banbridge won the last of three mid-season friendlies in emphatic style, running in seven unconverted tries at Donnybrook in their final outing before the All-Ireland League programme resumes. On the two previous weekends Bann had put in battling, although ultimately losing, performances against Malone and Queen’s. The two Ulster […]
Quins go joint top of the league after winning derby clash. B. Harlequins 19 Ballynahinch 13 Porter Kicks ‘Quins To Derby Win CLICK HERE FOR 12 Action shots Scrum half Ian Porter showed his value to Belfast Harlequins once again as he landed three clinching penalties in this confidence-boosting victory over Ballynahinch. It was always […]
The first 20 minutes of the game was a scrappy affair with Academy competing vigorously at the breakdown and generally making life difficult for their south Belfast neighbours. It was not until some 25 minutes of play that Cooke flanker McVicker made a break in Academy territory. His ever-present pivot, Bennett was in close support […]
Famous victory over UUC The omens were good for this match with Grosvenor Grammar causing an upset in the Schools Cup with victory over Sullivan Upper earlier in the day. This match started at a blistering pace and Grosvenor really tore into the visitors in the opening exchanges, forcing a series of penalties, one of […]
Letterkenny Ladies 13 Ballyshannon 5. In what was a nail biting and exciting game at the Glebe on Sunday Letterkenny came out on top to progress to the final of the Ulster Development Cup. Fair play to both teams providing fantastic entertainment for all. Tries by Donna Redmond and Carmel Egan and penalty by Edel […]