The Ireland Under-20s bagged their best ever result in IRB Junior World Championship history and laid down a marker for the 2012 tournament by overcoming host nation South Africa in Stellenbosch. Mike Ruddock’s youngsters outshone the pre-match favourites in almost all facets of the game, with their intensity, physicality and tactical awareness – allied to […]
As the Olympic Torch excites communities in Northern Ireland we have the opportunity to draw inspiration from local people and businesses to perform at a global level. Success at the highest level requires a great dose of planning and dedication. As the world’s elite athletes put their final touches to perform in front of a […]
Following a recent committee meeting which was called to decide the playing strategy for next year, along with preparations for promotion to the qualifying leagues it was also decided the club would try and form a ladies side. After 2 consecutive league successes, the club has decided that the 2012 / 13 season will be […]
With four weeks of the rugby league season now complete we have been treated to another mouthwatering weekend of action with two nail biting draws in Leinster as well as another tense affair from Ulster. The weeks action got under way in Ballymacaron Park where the Ballynahinch Rabbitohs beat the Ballynahinch Bunnies by 30-12 to […]
ERC can confirm that a consultation process involving all its stakeholders will commence shortly following formal applications by the Federation Francaise de Rugby, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby and Premiership Rugby for a review of the ERC Shareholder Agreement which provides the structure for European club rugby’s two tournaments, the Heineken Cup and the Amlin […]
The Ulster Rugby Women’s awards for the 2011/12 season were held on Saturday night at Belfast Halrequins RFC: Jen Goodall organised what was an excellent evening! There’s an awesome buzz around women’s rugby right now and the list of winners on Saturday night must have been a very difficult choice. Winners: Development Player of The […]
The Ireland U-20 team, sponsored by PwC, has been named for the opening game of the 2012 Junior World Championship in Danie Craven Stadium. Hooker Niall Scannell will captain the side for the opening game against host country South Africa. JJ Hanrahan has been named at out-half and will act as vice captain. Hanrahan is […]
After what was an enthralling weekend of rugby league last weekend we see a full return to action in both Ulster and Leinster as the sides return from their week of due to the Inter-Provincial Clash between the provinces. The action has already gotten underway with a massive local clash in Ulster with the Ballynahinch […]