Heineken Cup takes centre stage again With just days to go now before the kick-off of the Heineken Cup quarter-finals, eight elite clubs with 16 European titles among them are counting down to what promises to be yet another unforgettable weekend of world-class rugby. Please find attached an updated Heineken Cup quarter-final pack with previews […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final Previews February 2014 There are four Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final games scheduled for Saturday 22nd February. Undoubtedly, the “Match of the Day” will take place at Osbourne Park where the Royal Belfast Academical Institution team will host their close rivals from Methodist College in a replay of […]
RaboDirect PRO12 Round 15 Previews With the international weekend kicking off on Friday night, the majority of the RaboDirect PRO12 games take place on Sunday, however Cardiff Blues open round 15 with their game against current champions, Leinster at the Arms Park on Thursday evening and if past form is any guide Cardiff will have […]
RaboDirect PRO12 Round 14 Previews After a round of games played in dreadful conditions during which yet another fixture fell foul of the weather, players and spectators alike must be hoping that Round 14 of the RaboDirect PRO12 fares better. The round kicks off with two games in the Irish capitals on Friday night, one […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round 3 Previews February 2014. There are eight Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round 3 games scheduled to be played on Saturday 8th February. The Rainey Endowed School team put on a very good performance when they defeated Belfast Royal Academy in their 2nd Round encounter. Their star performer, on the […]
RaboDirect PRO12 Round 13 Previews Issued on behalf of RaboDirect PRO12 [youtube _aV-rYGJN5Q] After just over a month out of the limelight, the rugby focus returns once more to the RaboDirect PRO12 and the first of four successive rounds that could have a huge impact on the outcome of this season’s tournament. CLICK HERE for […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round 2 Previews January 2014. There are eight Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup 2nd Round games scheduled to take place on Saturday 25th January. Dalriada School will host Portadown College at the St James’ Road venue in a game the home team will expect to win. Team coach, David Dougherty, […]
Qualifying League Previews 3 & 4 Qualifying Three remains a contest between Holywood and Larne for that all important promotion place with Ophir top of Qualifying Four. Qualifying Three Donegal v Newry. Both teams occupy third and fourth place in the league. The meeting of these two sides will provide spectators with a competitive and […]
If the qualification picture for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals is now significantly clearer following last weekend’s Round 5 games, the closing series of pool matches in Europe’s premier club rugby tournament retains its customary intrigue. Please find attached a comprehensive preview of the 12 Heineken Cup games in Round 6 including tournament notes, rankings, tables […]
Congratulations to Ballynahinch 1st xv on their impressive win at UCD by 32 – 26 in Div 1A last Saturday. They remain second from bottom in their league with two wins. In Division 1B only Belfast Harlequins secured a win against Ulster neighbours Dungannon 13 – 3 at Stevenson Park. Malone secured their fourth losing […]