Londonderry YM 7 v 19 NICS
Civil Service 1st XV continued their strong run of form in the league with an away win on Saturday against Londonderry YM. A penalty try after Service dominated the scrum, opened the scoring with Pete Hoskins adding the extras. Gareth Bond and Moore Holmes both finished from distance with Hoskins adding another conversion to complete the scoring, to win 7-19!!
Next week, Service ‘hop over the hill’ to near neighbours Holywood, in the Gordon West Cup. Holywood too are pushing for honours in the league, so this will be a very interesting exchange between these two teams.
NICS 2nd XV 17 v 27 UUC
Ill-discipline proved costly and decisive on Saturday with the visitors only too happy to take advantage of 14-man Service on two separate occasions. The students went on to overhaul an early Service 12 – 0 lead before running out eventual 17 – 27 winners on the day.
Colts 7 v 27 Larne
Service Colts went down 7 – 27 to a plucky Larne side at Stormont on Saturday. The Colts dominated much of the opening exchanges in the first 20 minutes but were unable to turn that pressure into points. Matt Wilson did score a great try though converted by Andy Lilburn.
Pre-Match Luncheon
NICS RFC President Shaun McMorran is organising a Pre-Match Luncheon on Saturday 1st December, before the Civil Service 1st XV v Holywood and Civil Service 2nd XV v CIYMS league games, in the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion (Clubhouse) at Stormont.
If you would like to be part of this social gathering, please contact Shaun for further details on mobile 07801 808340 or logon to the website and book your place. Everyone welcome.
It’s MOvember & once again our Service Mo Bros are doing their bit by growing some truly epic facial topiary.
To support this very worthwhile cause, nip across to our MoBro link HERE – you can donate to the team as a whole, or just to your favourite. You can also join the team & help do your part to raise money & awareness for men’s health.
Fixtures for Saturday 27th October
NICS 1st XV v Holywood (Cup – Away)
NICS 2nd XV v Ballymena (League – Home)
Colts v Instonians (League – Home) Kick-Off 11am
Minis Training – 10am
All Saturday fixtures have a 2.30pm kick-off unless otherwise stated.
