Lord Carson displayed a distinct lack of foresight when he organised the signing of the Ulster Covenant during the rugby season. This year’s 100th anniversary brought traffic chaos to East Belfast and meant that many Grosvenor players missed the pre-match warm up at Dungannon. This lack of preparation was evident in the opening minutes of […]
The Mini Rugby Festival season kicked off on Saturday when Armagh, Ballynahinch and Dundalk travel to Rifle Park to contest the Outlet Trophy. Some 600 kids were in action and the emphasis will be on fun and taking part. The winner of the trophy was the club deemed to have adhered most closely to the […]
Banbridge U17s picked up the Shoefair Sports Special Achievement Award at the Banbridge District Junior Sports Awards on Thursday night in recognition of their success over the past two season. The U17s completed an unprecedented league and cup double for two successive seasons, cementing Bann’s place as the most successful club at youth level in […]
CIYMS showcased their new scoreboard with a classy victory over former Q1 favourites Cooke RFC. The scoreboard has been provided by club sponsors CTS and Disability Needs. Robin Fergusson (CTS), John Spottiswode (Disability Needs) posed with Club President Frank Elliot showing off the score in the Cooke match.
Ballymoney 1st XV maintained their unbeaten run in the league with a 6-10 win away to last seasons champions Clougher Valley. Cormac McCartney scored all 10points after a penalty and then converted his own try which he scored under the posts after supporting a 30metre break from number 8 John Richmond. Ballymoney 2nd XV also […]