O’Connell replaces Brian O’Driscoll as team captain as he continues his rehabilitation from surgery on a trapped nerve in his shoulder and has been ruled out of the RBS Six Nations Championship. The Ireland squad began preparations for the championship today at a short two day camp , where O’Connell was announced as the team […]
The RaboDirect PRO12 reached a record-breaking midway point to the regular season after the conclusion of round 11 – Luciano Orquera’s perfect 9 from 9 penalty goals in Aironi’s 27-13 win over Benetton Treviso set a new record for an individual; Murrayfield saw a record RaboDirect PRO12 home crowd for Edinburgh beating the attendance set […]
Six! Six! Six Ulster girls on the Irish training Squad six nations panel – the largest representation in numerous years, due to the hugely successful interprovincial campaign Ulster reap the rewards Joy Sparks commented: “Fantastic news! Its clear the Ulster Rugby devlopment structures are working & the game is growing and the future looks really […]
A cold and windy Telford park played host to an Ulster Qualifying League derby clash between Newry and near neighbours Lurgan last Saturday. Newry started the match playing into a strong breeze and early pressure was rewarded with a penalty converted by Newry outhalf Rhys Botha. Lurgan replied with a wind assisted aerial bombardment which […]
Vast imrovement from the 1sts The 1sts lost to Harlequins at the weekend despite a much improved performance…. This week seen a huge improvement in the all round performance of the 1st XV as the took on Belfast Harlequins in the Ulster League. The squad showed a different level of game management and awareness from […]
Following on from some heroic exploits by its teams in the European competitions, the RaboDirect PRO12 returns once again to centre stage, and with the prospect of the festive season upon us all the games this weekend are local derbies. Italy and Wales host two games before Christmas, with the remainder of the round being […]
Munster stand alone as the only club left with four from four as the tournament takes a break before resuming in 2012 with the critical Rounds 5 and 6 that will determine the prestigious quarter-finalists. CLICK HERE FOR 22 PAGE PULLOUT/DOWNLOAD SUPPLEMENT And the Heineken Cup takes that break on the back of a record […]
Last Saturday there was no competitive rugby for the Ballyclare R.F.C. teams due to the waterlogged conditions of the grounds. The 1st XV did not have a game in Qualifying 2 scheduled and will have a lay off until 14th January when Enniskillen will be the visitors to the Cloughan. The first round of the […]