IRB Statement on European Competitions The International Rugby Board strongly believes that the establishment of a truly representative pan-European Rugby competition that fully complies with IRB Regulations and Bye-Laws is in the best interests of the global Game. The IRB acknowledges and supports the commitment of the six nations Member Unions in their ongoing attempts […]
Josh Donaldson lifts the Millar McCall Wylie Ulster Junior Cup Captain Josh Donaldson scored a brace of tries to help Ballynahinch 2nds as they beat Ballyclare 17-7 in Tuesday evening’s Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Final. Outhalf Davy Harris, who had a hand in both tries, kicked seven points for the County Down outfit as […]
Ballynahinch supporters will return to Ravenhill for the second time in a week when their 2nd XV take on Ballyclare 1sts in the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Final on Tuesday (kick off 7.30pm)……. for the full story follow this link http://www.ulsterrugby.com/domestic/news/latest/2013/12/millar-mccall-wylie-junior-cup-final-this-tuesday.aspx
Knockout places coming into sharper focus Following a pulsating first series of back-to-back fixtures, the Heineken Cup action continues this evening with the crucial Round 4 games which as ever will go a long way to determining which clubs qualify for the knockout stage of Europe’s premier club rugby tournament. The contenders will no doubt […]
Tribute to Nelson Mandela As a mark of respect to the late Nelson Mandela and following the tribute by the IRB on behalf of the rugby family, ERC is requesting that all clubs playing in this weekend’s Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup Round 3 matches observe a minute’s silence prior to kick-off. Jewel in […]
Official Travel Agent of Rugby World Cup 2015 Announced – England Rugby Travel Rugby World Cup 2015 England Rugby Travel, the official travel company of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), has been appointed as an Official Travel Agent of Rugby World Cup 2015, England exclusively for Great Britain. The company will offer ticket-inclusive travel packages […]
Official IRB NOTES Rugby Family Pays Tribute to ‘Remarkable’ Mandela The International Rugby Board and the global Rugby family have been paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, who passed away today. The inspirational former South African leader and father of the ‘Rainbow Nation’ changed the face of Rugby in South Africa, using the opportunity of hosting […]
Patrick Johnston, Phil McGurran and Gary Adams from the Errigle Inn join Ulster Rugby player Iain Henderson and his female counterparts Shirelle Wilson, Ashleigh Baxter and Collette Broome to launch the Errigle’s sponsorship of the Ulster Women’s rugby team. The Errigle Inn, one of Belfast’s best-known public houses, has confirmed that it will continue its […]
The Maxol Group has today announced its sponsorship of the Ulster Mini Rugby Programme. The partnership will see leading forecourt convenience retailer Maxol hold the title of the official sponsor of Ulster Mini Rugby until 2015. Mini Rugby is the introductory level of the sport throughout Ulster in which boys and girls aged 6-12 gain […]