Alan Gilpin Appointed Head of Rugby World Cup The International Rugby Board has announced the appointment of Alan Gilpin as Head of Rugby World Cup. Vastly experienced and with an impressive sport and business track record, Gilpin will start his new role in May and joins the governing body at an exciting time for a […]
Brooke Activity Centre Ulster Rugby ace Patrick McAllister will be joining young rugby fans aged 7+ on a day that cannot be missed! Activities include a rugby session, a fitness element and an art workshop T-shirt design. A brilliant occasion for young ulster fans to join one of their heroes for a free fun day!
Record Testing Programme as IRB Reaffirms Keep Rugby Clean Commitment The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against doping in sport by undertaking a record level of education and testing in 2013. At its annual meeting in Dublin this week, the IRB’s Anti-Doping Advisory Committee (ADAC) announced that a record […]
IRB Welcomes Major New Initiative to Support Rugby Growth in Brazil The IRB welcomes a major new initiative by World Series sponsor HSBC aimed at introducing thousands of children around the world to Rugby ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. With the breath-taking sport of Rugby Sevens set to make its Olympic Games […]
IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2014 Set for Kick-Off The next generation of Pacific Rugby talent will be on display across Australia in the coming weeks when the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2014 kicks off on Friday February 21 in Perth. PRC 2014 will include the A teams from Australia’s Super Rugby franchises, Force, […]
Methodist College has kindly agreed to host the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Medallion Shield Semi-Final between RBAI and Sullivan Upper on Saturday 1st March. The venue for the 2nd semi-final between Ballymena Academy and Methody/Down HS (replay on Thursday 20th at Down HS) will be sorted out when a result comes through from the replay.
The Combined Irish Universities will play the Irish Exiles (Under-23) in Ealing Trailfinders at 4pm this Friday. The Universities side comprises of players from the four University sides that compete in the Ulster Bank League – UCD, Dublin University, Queen’s University and UCC – and contains a number of excellent and exciting players. COMBINED IRISH […]
PROVISIONAL DANSKE BANK SCHOOLS’ CUP SCHEDULE Quarter finals – Saturday 22nd February 2014 Semi final 1 – Tuesday 4th March 2014 Semi final 2 – Thursday 6th March 2014 Final – Monday 17th March 2014 (Ravenhill, 3.00pm) OTHER KEY DATES Danske Bank Schools’ Trophy Final – Wednesday 26th February 2014 Danske Bank Schools’ Bowl Final […]