Two weeks of AIL rugby coming up before the Xmas break. For the twelve Ulster clubs there was jubilation and disappointment at the weekend. In Divison 1A Ballynahinch finally secured that all important first win in defeating Garryowen 18 – 6 at Ballymacarn. In Division 1B Belfast Harlequins recorded their third win on the trot […]
All Ireland League action returns this Saturday with three crucial weeks of league action coming up for all the Ulster clubs. Divisons 1A &1B will then resume playing in the AIL on Sat 4th January 2014 with the Division 2A&2B sides not playing until the 11th January. Congratulations to both Ballynahinch 1st xv and Queens […]
QUALIFYING THREE Holywood 39 Donegal 24 Click HERE for the pictures Kerr Park welcomed league leaders Donegal to North Down for this contest between two of the leagues promotion contenders. Holywood stalwart Hugo Perry had ensured the playing surface was in perfect condition for the occasion. Donegal were missing their regular scrum half Declan Gallagher […]
There are thirteen fixtures to be played in Qualifying One, Two, Three and Four this Saturday. In Qualifying One there are five fixtures in Round Seven with current champions Portadown and Clogher Valley sitting top with 26 pts followed closely by CIYMS and Bangor on 22pts and Ballymoney on 21pts. Three pts separate Donaghadee, Dromore, […]
Armagh 13 Ballymena 31 The game against Armagh, which could not be played when the Ulster Branch failed to provide a referee, was played at the Palace Grounds on Saturday. Ballymena were pushed hard by a determined Armagh side, and with the score at 17-13 in Ballymena’s favour, it was beginning to look a bit […]
Old Belvedere 30 – Ballynahinch 26 A cold but sunny morning greeted those players and supporters heading south to Dublin for the Ulster Bank League clash between Ballynahinch and Old Belvedere. The supporters’ numbers were bolstered by an extra busload of Hinch U10 Minis and their parents/supporters also heading to Belvo to play their and […]
LEND LEASE’S MARTIN COYD WINS MAJOR RUGBY LEAGUE ACCOLADE AT WORLD CUP DINNER MARTIN Coyd, the Head of Environment, Health & Safety at Lend Lease, has become the sixth recipient of one of the most prestigious awards in Rugby League. The Mike Gregory Spirit of Rugby League Award – which was handed out at a […]
Limited programme confined to six fixtures in Qualifying Two, Three and Four. In Qualifying Two Ballyclare remain at the top followed by Lisburn, Randalstown and Omagh. Well done to Lisburn and Randalstown. Strabane remain without a win after their home league game last Saturday against league leaders Ballyclare was postponed due to a water logged […]
Seconds defeat Lisburn in Conference League Armagh seconds entertained Lisburn in a Qualifying 2 conference league game on Saturday. Armagh were able to welcome Ethan Allen back from injury and Gareth McNeice home for the weekend, who played out of position in the backline. Despite very wet ground conditions Lisburn started the game energetically and […]