DONAGHADEE 1st XV 34 CIYMS 1st XV 15 A strong start by the Dee put CIYMS on back foot early in the first half with tight head Chris Good setting a tone for his forwards with powerful direct running into the bullish CI pack. In the third minute a neat chip into the clubhouse corner […]
UUJ Bonus Point Win over Rivals UUC The Abbey Insurance sponsored UUJ travelled to Coleraine University on Wednesday 26th November to play Campus rivals UUC in the “Student Sport Ireland League” in an eagerly awaited encounter. The game was played infront of a large home crowd and started well for the visitors. The forward domination […]
Ballyclare Vs Ballymoney Bonus point win against Ballymoney Following a well-attended “Sponsors Day” pre match reception in the clubhouse Ballyclare returned to Qualifying League 1 action at the Cloughan. The match was sponsored by Country Estates, with match ball sponsored by Jonny Whites. The home side took an early lead following Ballymoney infringements. Robert Smith […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV gained a winning bonus point in beating Lisburn awayby 38 points to 11 on Saturday 15th November.This win moves Carrick, at least temporarily, into the position of joint League leaders along with Academy and Omagh. However, the latter have played fewer games and remain unbeaten. Saturday’s game was played in […]
Whatever you think of Sale’s Danny Cipriani and his Barclays Premier League lifestyle he can run a backline Well, this is the season when the Irish provinces get theirs. They apparently play in a Mickey Mouse League and they play their second teams in 75pc of games, only rolling their superstars out when they play […]
Valley bonus point win to start the season Clogher Valley started its defence of Junior Qualifying One with a convincing six-try win at Ballymoney. Images are also available of the recent games v Rainey Old Boys RFC CLICK HERE for them On a sunny afternoon on a good playing surface, Valley made an encouraging start […]
Ards played a crucial Ulster Bank All Ireland League game at Hamilton Park on Saturday against Boyne; going into the match Ards where one place ahead of Boyne in AIL 2b and considered this a must win match Ards played a crucial Ulster Bank All Ireland League game at Hamilton Park on Saturday against Boyne; […]
City of Armagh RFC I XV take a bonus point back from Richmond Trip Armagh rugby supporters must appreciate that any trip into the Munster heartland always results in a strident confrontation. Saturday’s AIL Ulster Bank League game against Richmond was no exception to this, especially when you introduce the filthy weather elements thrown at […]