{"id":11691,"date":"2011-04-03T18:20:39","date_gmt":"2011-04-03T18:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=11691"},"modified":"2011-04-03T18:20:39","modified_gmt":"2011-04-03T18:20:39","slug":"ards-rugby-club-notes-reports-pictures-v-sundays-well-rugby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/ards-rugby-club-notes-reports-pictures-v-sundays-well-rugby\/","title":{"rendered":"Ards Rugby Club Notes: Reports + Pictures v Sunday’s Well Rugby"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ards Rugby Club Notes
\nMatch Reports And Scores
\n1st XV \u2013 Ards 17 v 20 Sunday\u2019s Well
\n2nd XV \u2013 Ards 6 v 29 Ophir
\n4th XV v CIYMS – Postponed
\nU19s \u2013 No Game
\nU17s \u2013 Larne 19 v 12 Plate Q\/F (Result contested)
\nU15s \u2013 No Game
\nU13s \u2013 No Game
\nMinis v CIYMS Tournament
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\nSenior<\/p>\n

All three senior teams came off second best in Saturday\u2019s contests, with the 1st XV coming closest to snatching a victory in the dying embers of their game against Sunday\u2019s Well.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES <\/a><\/p>\n

A Stewart Paul break and pass to Andy Todd late on in the game almost paid off, but alas it wasn’t to be and the final whistle sounded thereafter<\/p>\n

The 2nds had six 18 year olds in their ranks taking a big step up into adult rugby, but it was the more experienced in the opposition rather than the exuberance off youth that prevailed on the day against Ophir. And in Magherafelt, the 3rds found the going equally tough against the mid-Ulster side.<\/p>\n

Unbelievably, the 4th XV had yet another team cancel against them to make that three in a row. Not the best preparation for a Cup Final perhaps, but something that was completely out of their control.<\/p>\n

Next week its McCambley Cup Final time again with Ards 4ths up against County Antrim Rivals Ballymena 5ths. Ards and Ballymena have contested this final on a number of occasions and Ards, as the current holders, are looking to continue in that winning habit and retain the Cup once again on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The game will be played at Ravenhill and has a 2.30pm kick-off and all support will be very welcome.<\/p>\n

3rd XV – Rainey 29 v 12 Ards<\/p>\n

A young Ards 3rd XV travelled to Magherafelt on Saturday afternoon to face Rainey 3rds in dry but windy conditions. Ards started the brighter of the two sides and raced into a 7 nil lead with a Willy Maynard try following a text book blind side back row move. This was converted by out half Graham Martin. With a fierce wind in their faces Ards found the going tough in the first half. The talented Rainey half backs could kick the ball the length of the field and this tactic allowed the Rainey pack to play their rugby on the Ards try line. The young Ards team refused to budge and drove the ball back to Rainey, and on a few occasions could have extended their lead. Ian McCarrison and Jay MacKenzie in particular made big drives and gained vital ground. Rainey eventually broke through and during the first half added three tries, two of which were converted to finish the half 19 \u2013 7 in front.<\/p>\n

Ards were upbeat during the half time team talk and knew they had the wind to their advantage in the second half. However from the kick-off Ards lost possession and allowed the Rainey 9 to skip in for a further converted try. Ards now faced a big challenge just to stay in touch and to their credit they fought for every ball. Ards now dominated possession but a knock to captain Jay Mackenzie limited his ability to carry ball. This proved a major turning point in the game with Ards losing their most potent attacking threat. A failing lineout was also a cause for concern as key set pieces were lost. Ards fought to the bitter end and were rewarded with a try through Captain Mackenzie. In the last kick of the ball Rainey added a penalty to extend their lead and win the game 29-12. This score was not a fair reflection of the game and Ards will take heart from their performance in particular the contributions of young players Stephen McKee along with forwards Ben Smith, Nathan Flemming and Daniel Whitla.<\/p>\n

Team 1 A Peden 2 A Fletcher 3 D Whitla 4 I Presho 5 I McCarrison 6 N Flemming 7 J Moore 8 B Smith 9 S McKee 10 G Martin 11 A Wright 12 J MacKenzie 13 D McNally 14 R Mills 15 W Maynard.<\/p>\n

Head Coach Applications
\nThe deadline has now passed for applications to be received for the position of Head Coach at Ards RFC next season.
\nIt is understood that six applicants have now submitted their credentials to become the Head Coach at Ards next season.
\nInterviews will be conducted with these personnel over the coming days and members will be advised of the successful candidate in due course<\/p>\n

Youth<\/p>\n

Ards U17s lost out 19 – 12 to Larne in the quarter-finals of the Plate on Saturday but because of a dispute over registration cards, the result has been put on hold pending a ruling from the CMC.
\nMini<\/p>\n

The next Mini Tournament is on Saturday April 9 away to Cooke RFC for the U9s \u2013 U12s only. Players should meet at Cooke RFC (Shaws Bridge Belfast) for 9am sharp.<\/p>\n

The Ards Mini Tournament will take place on Sunday April 17 for all age groups from 12 noon.<\/p>\n

New Zealand RWC 2011<\/p>\n

In the build up to the RWC in New Zealand this year, Ireland will have a couple of warm up games at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin against France on August 20 and England on August 27.Read on<\/p>\n

Application forms for tickets from the IRFU must be returned to Ards RFC no later than Friday April 8.<\/p>\n

Tickets cost \u20ac40, \u20ac30 and \u20ac20 for category 1, 2 and 3 seating respectively, with all moneys for successful applicants being paid to Ards RFC no later than Wednesday June 1st 2011.<\/p>\n

For more information, please contact Tom McCullough.<\/p>\n

Ards Rugby Photos
\nBill Haggan has got his new site up and running to view and download free of charge from his gallery of Ards Rugby photos.
\nThe site can be accessed by clicking on to http:\/\/billhaggan.smugmug.com\/Sports\/Rugby or click on the links via the Club info page.<\/p>\n

Once again, thanks to Bill for all his excellent work in capturing all the action at Hamilton Park.
\n. Tag Rugby
\nTag Rugby (non-contact) is for both boys and girls and can be played both indoors and out. Anyone who would like this great activity delivered to their school or club should contact Emma Hingston, the Sports Development Officer at Ards Borough Council on 02891 824000 or e-mail emma.hingston@ards-council.gov.uk to book their place.
\nFixtures – Saturday April 9<\/p>\n

Ards 1st XV v Queens\u2013 USL (Home)
\nArds 2nd XV v Belfast Harlequins \u2013 League (Home)
\nArds 3rd XV v Queens \u2013 League (Away) Kick-off 1pm TBC
\nArds 4th XV v Ballymena \u2013 McCambley Cup Final (Ravenhill)
\nArds U19s v TBC
\nArds U17s v TBC
\nArds U15s v TBC
\nArds U13s v TBC
\nMini v Cooke Tournament U9s \u2013 U12s Only (9am)<\/p>\n

Mini Training Sunday April 10 TBC<\/p>\n

All Saturday fixtures have a 2.30pm kickoff unless otherwise stated.
\nPlease refer to the club website at www.ards-rfc.com for any late changes<\/p>\n

Many thanks and kind regards<\/p>\n

Roy Lawton
\nArds RFC PRO
\nMob 07809 557715<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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