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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Although the pitch was in excellent condition the very strong wind straight down the pitch and the intermittent rain made this a difficult game for both teams. City of Derry kicked off with the wind in their backs needing a comfortable lead by half time to stand any chance of willing. From the kick off […]
What a bond exists between these players. Executing the basics of running rugby and ball retention. They did turnover BRA ball, they did retian ball and score through forward ball in hand pick and go, off load, pass, pass, pass. Strategic thinking and the will to be the best. The scoreline mirrored the game and […]
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 […]
Saturday saw Armagh travel into Leinster for the first time to play in the Ulster Bank All Ireland League. Their opposition was NUIM Barnhall. The game was played in the National University of Ireland Maynooth campus fields. Barnhall have unique relationship with the university and carry on a tradition of playing one fixture per season […]
40 Nil reflects hard work, commitment from the back office and recruitment staff, the years of work by the coaches, players and management, the will to be winners and the skill to achieve it. A great victory for Ulster Rugby and a great victory for Quins. The rumour is that the basics of ruck, maul, […]