IRELAND WOMEN’S Squad (v Spain, Ashbourne RFC, Sunday, January 20, 12pm): Backs (12) – Alison Miller (Connacht), Amy Davis (Ulster), Ashleigh Baxter (Ulster), Ashling Hutchings (Munster), Grace Davitt (Ulster), Jenny Murphy (Leinster), Larissa Muldoon (Exile), Lynne Cantwell (Exile), Niamh Kavanagh (Munster), Niamh Briggs (Munster), Nicole Fitzgerald (Munster), Shannon Houston (Leinster). Forwards (14) – Ailis Egan […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV won their away League match against Randalstown by 11 points to 5 on Saturday 19th January. In a match played in very cold conditions and on a heavy pitch, Carrick made hard work of overcoming their game opponents. Despite being in almost complete control of the game in the second […]
Ballymena Academy were involved in two extremely close games this week, both against opposition who, like them, are seeded to enter the Schools’ Cup at the fourth round stage. In the space of three days, the County Antrim school enjoyed both the thrill of winning and the disappointment of losing a game in the final […]
Kukri Qualifying League 2 Limavady 1XV v Ballyclare 1XV John Hunter Memorial Grounds, Limavady Ballyclare continued their fine form, with a hard earned victory against Limavady. The game, played in a great spirit on a cold but snow free day in the northwest, started with two teams seeking out a way through each others seemingly […]
At last the perfect opportunity to get the boots out and win again!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who is invited – – – EVERYone who considers themselves a golden oldie! Can;t wait to cover it! Derry/Londonderry has been awarded UK City of Culture 2013 which is a fantastic opportunity for the city and its people to showcase their culture, […]
Ulster have been paired with English Premiership side Saracens in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup. The winner of the game will then have home advantage in the semi-final of the competition against either Toulon or Leicester Tigers. Despite having won five of their six Pool games, including a first-ever competitive win in France, Mark […]
Armagh travelled to north Dublin to play their eighth fixture in the Ulster Bank All Ireland League. The game was in jeopardy due to the weather conditions on the preceding forty eight hours. All credit has to go to the diligence of the Suttonians ground staff who, with the help from the local fire service […]