Saturday 13th February. Upritchard Park, Bangor Without influential out half Adam Gowing, many thought that this match would be a closer affair than the scoreline shows. Armagh are extremely conscious that all their remaining games must be won by a bonus point to advance towards the round robin stages of the promotion battle. From the […]
Flanker Stephan Ferris will face a late fitness test ahead of Ireland’s crunch game in Paris this weekend. The Ulsterman missed his side’s opening match against the Italians with a knee injury but should be passed fit for Saturday. This will come as something of a relief to Ulster – a club with a proud […]
A group of staff at HSBC bank is organising a fashion show with a difference to help raise funds for charity. Local sports personalities, media personalities, public representatives and business people have been persuaded to strut their stuff on the catwalk to support the work of Barnardos NI. The event is also being supported by […]
PUMA launches the all new PowerCat 1.10 boot. Unleashing power into the game, the PowerCat 1.10 reflects self determination and courage, the raw characteristics of football. Inspired by the Italian national team, Gil Azzurri, the PowerCat 1.10 reflects the power, courage and the passion of the reigning world champions. The PowerCat 1.10 is the perfect […]
Tuesday 9th February. Andrew Smallwoods reports. ‘Skins produced probably their gutsiest performance of the season to date in a losing cause to title chasing City of Derry under the Mullaghmeen lights last Tuesday evening, giving their all with a determination to eradicate a couple of embarrassing results to the same side last season. The omens […]
The draw for the first round of the First Trust Senior Cup was made last night at Ravenhill. The draw is as follows: MALONE v BYE RAINEY OLD BOYS v BYE INSTONIANS v BYE BANBRIDGE v BYE QUEENS v BYE ARDS v PORTADOWN BALLYMENA v BELFAST HARLEQUINS DUNGANNON v BALLYNAHINCH All of the above matches […]
Armagh started this match in the knowledge that as the table stood they were 5 points clear of nearest rivals Derry, who had a game in hand. Middle of the table Cooke have always proved to be stiff competition and tonight was to be no exception, although the final scoreline didn’t reflect the fight that […]
Civil Service Rugby Football Club NI recently held a very successful poker night at The Pavilion Complex Stormont in aid of Clic Sargent. They managed to raise £200 for the charity not to mention some much needed funds for their club. The club poker night was such a success new events are already being planned, […]
Donegal Town RFC was the venue for this year’s U14 Ulster Branch Qualifier for the High Schools Cup. 12 teams involving over 200 players were taking part in the competition which also acts as the first round of the Donegal School Cup with the second round and finals being played in March. The standard of […]
The Presidents Night will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 20th February from 7pm. Entry is by ticket only costing £7.50 and includes a light supper. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the club President Mr Stephen Eachus, or club steward Terry Atcheson and everyone is welcome. Throughout the years of his involvement Ards […]