THE inaugural rugby match between the town’s two grammar schools proved to be a resounding success. Lurgan College emerged victorious from the encounter with St Michael’s, though the Catholic grammar school have a lot to be proud of. In a very open encounter, played at the home of Lurgan Rugby, St Michael’s didn’t disgrace themselves, […]
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Ulster Branch Community Rugby Officers Darren Pepper (Portadown RFC) and Graeme Hunter (Lurgan RFC) held a mini rugby festival for primary schools recently. The festival took place at Pollock Park, Lurgan with 5 schools taking part. Bocombra PS, Millington PS , Kings Park PS, Warringston PS and Donacloney PS who were playing contact rugby for […]
One of Chris’s main club targets was to increase numbers within the u13s youth squad through the IRFU “Play Rugby” scheme. Having coached in the 3 main feeder secondary schools of Fivemiletown College, Aughnacloy College and St Ciarans Ballygawley, Chris organised a yr8 schools blitz and followed up with a recruitment night at club training. […]
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Great pace, great agility, great ball handling, led to tries for St Michaels Rugby I Xv exhibition game v Lurgan GS. Coach and community rugby development officer comments on a momentus game as the guys played their first full 15 game against Lurgan College. Appreciation and thanks go to both teams on an entertaining game. […]
Mark Anscombe has named a strong starting XV for his side’s vital Heineken Cup Pool 4 clash against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens this Friday (kick off 8.00pm). A number of players who were rested for the trip to Scarlets on Sunday have returned to the fold, so the team has eight personnel changes and […]
Ulster player Chris Farrell met the kids last Saturday and talked to them about his rugby experiences, while Coaching Development Officer, Darren McGuigan, took a session with the Under10s. Both emphasised that the most important thing at this stage is for the kids to enjoy their rugby. CLICK HERE for 15 shots from the visit
Ulster Ravens welcome Cardiff RFC to Ravenhill this Saturday for a crucial British & Irish Cup Pool 1 encounter (kick off 2.30pm). The Ravens started the campaign well with a comprehensive 49-19 win at home to Bridgend on 13th October. The following week proved more difficult as a trip to Bristol ended in a 34-28 […]