Ards RFC Ladies Sixth training session was the location for InTouch Rugby’s latest snapshot of club rugby. The development of their rugby is happening due to themselves at a blistering pace. We caught up with Ross Reid their coach and he said, “The speed that we are moving at is being set by the players […]
A new local Sports Therapist hits the ground running in the Belfast Area. Sports Rehabilitation Ireland is the brainchild of Andrew Newberry. After studying a degree in Sports Therapy Bsc honours, Andrew was immediately eligibly to join MSST, Member of the Society of Sports Therapists. He is also a member of Bases the British Association […]
We are delighted to report on the appointments of two Ulster Rugby favourites at Dungannon RFC. Justin fitazpatrick as Director of Rugby and Kieran Campbell as Player/Coach. It is testament to the intensified professional approach at Dungannon that the club held a pres conference at Stevenson Park to mark this development. Pictured Here l-r, Philip […]
Preparations for the new season are nearly complete with some league games taking place this Saturday and most teams beginning their campaigns next week. This weekend sees the Harlequin Womens 7’s, Randalstown Tournament & George Tees Cup at city Of Derry. However, an interesting encounter on Wednesday 24th August took place at The Cloughan in […]
Ulster Schools 22 Lancashire Schools 5 Report & Photographs By John Dickson This was a most entertaining game! In bright sunshine the Ulster boys made a strong start controlling the majority of the territory in the first 20 minutes. Lancashire defended extremely well and showed real determination to compete at the breakdown. This determination resulted […]
Ulster Coach Brian McLaughlin has named his side for Ulster’s final pre-season friendly match against Leeds at Ravenhill this Thursday (7.30pm) and is boosted by the return to action of Rory Best and Stephen Ferris who are each allowed to play 40 minutes under IRFU guidelines. The side shows six changes of personnel and one […]
Fox’s Field at Campbell College was in beautiful condition for the two pre-season friendlies for the Ulster Schools and Club sides on Monday. Ireland had trained at the same venue earlier in the morning in torrential rain, and despite 2.5 hours of abuse the pitch was in perfect nick for the first kick-off at 1.30pm. […]
Irish Internationals Rory Best and Stephen Ferris feature for the first time and under IRFU regulations are permitted to each play up to 40 minutes in Thursday’s match. Prop Paddy McAllister had been named in the squad, despite suffering injuries to his neck and back following a heavy collision in the first friendly against Bath. […]
The SKINS played Ballina on 21st August at Enniskillen grounds. Ballina RFC, a Connacht Q1 team were convincingly defeated with a number of tries from Enniskillen. The pictures on the link below were provided by Terry McCartney Photography – www.terrymccartney.com – Thanks Terry. Slideshow of photos click here A convincing display by Enniskillen saw them […]
Many months ago, when the 21st August 2010 was chosen for the formal opening of the celebrations of the Donaghadee RFC’s 125th anniversary, the date seemed propitious and appropriate. However, as the date drew near, the distractions and diversions of summer conspired against the decision. When the selection of the home side was being considered, […]