The Belfast side was completely dominated by a large, well drilled Portadown pack who denied any quick supply of ball to a hungry Cooke backline. Play commenced at a tempestuous pace and it took less than 5 minutes before Portadown centre Halliday had broken through the Cooke defence for an unconverted try. The visitors regrouped […]
For the mini rugby shots CLICK HERE Portadown 3rds 7 vs 26 Bangor 2nds for PICTURES CLICK HERE Gryphons come close against CIYMS for action shots CLICK HERE In a re-arranged fixture to facilitate CIYMS, Bangor 3rds (Gryphons) put on an entertaining display under the lights against strong opposition and, despite a spirited second half […]
The latest instalment of the typically unrelenting Ulster League campaign saw Rainey travel to Gibson Park to face an inspired Malone side, in peak form and brimming with confidence on the back of their remarkable promotion-winning last season. FOR ACTION SHOTS FROM CHARLES HENDERSON CLICK HERE It mustn’t be overlooked that there has been a […]
Having conceded eight points in the first ten minutes of this UCL game at Stevenson Park, Ballymena seemed to be facing an uphill struggle against Dungannon. But a purple patch brought them three converted tries and a 21-8 lead, which was reduced to 21-13 by a Dungannon try just before half time. The second half […]
Once again Armoy 1stXV found out the harsh reality of life in the Qualifying leagues. This weeks opponents were the P.S.N.I who play in Q3 as opposed to Q4 where Armoy now find themselves. Conditions were perfect for good open rugby and in the opening stages the men from Limepark more than held their own […]
City of Derry RFC 38pts, Queens 25pts City of Derry Rugby Club’s winning start to the season continued on Saturday last at Judges Road when they scored six try’s for another bonus point victory over Queens University. The game produced some scintillating rugby at times from both sides that was a real advert for attacking […]
Lisburn Back On Track Lisburn 23 – Randalstown 6 Following their earlier loss to Bangor in the Qualifying League, and a well below par performance against Dromore in the Junior Cup, Lisburn at last got their season back on track with a well deserved if hard fought match against a resurgent Randalstown at Blaris last […]