Ards U15 squad departed Ulster’s fair shores on a mid morning sailing full of anticipation of an excellent tour and sadly absent of coach Ricky Sadler, who was unable to join due to work commitments, although rumours were circulating that it was an attempt to avoid Court proceedings. After a high spirited ferry and coach […]
ARDS RFC I XV WIN BATTLE OF BOYNE 15 V 13 As the scoreline suggests this was a close run affair between two well matched teams with the final result in some doubt right up until the final whistle. Boyne were the welcome visitors to Hamilton Park last Saturday, this being the first ever fixture […]
Magners Junior League. This was a good performance by the IVs. Although under pressure in the first quarter Ards defended stoutly and Dungannon had to wait until almost half time before they scored an all important second try and ran out convincing winners 48-0. The first minute produced a significant clash that mirrored the first […]
19s in Ulster Bowl Semi Final 25 games done can they make it 26!!! Ards under 19s have perform well this season and have come up against some strong and experienced teams. So reaching the Semi Final of the bowl is a well earned result. The 19s have played 25 games so far can the […]
League Cup Ards RFC U15 22 -v- 5 Banbridge RFC U15 Having met at the start of the season with a 1 point victory to Ards in a hard and closely contested friendly, this was a well anticipated fixture with Bann having finished second in the Ulster Elite League. From the start, Bann used their […]
The sun shone at Hamilton Park where Ards and Rainey Old Boys both included several fringe players in their line-up for their First Trust Ulster League game.It was in the final quarter that Rainey’s greater all-round quality really told,their improved accuracy enabling them to run in five of their eight tries,five of which were converted. […]
Seconds demolish Virginia The seconds finally got their season off to a start with a 31-3 win over Virginia 1st XV. This was a great performance form the second XV and proves that the are capeable of winning games against sides of a similar level. This does add to the question of the more point […]
[youtube ZkhOTO5IDm0] CLICK HERE FOR 10 SUPERB HIGH RES IMAGES FROM TONY HENDRON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Last Wednesday night saw the next installment of the first round matches take place of this years Nutty Krust Floodlit Tournament. The draw brought together Ards Under 19s v Carrick Under 19s. There was a minutes silence before the game […]
Malone wish to acknowledge the Ards U19 was an under strength side and have known those times themselves. Rugby is a great sport where competitors in the heat of battle will be true to the game but in the spirit of the game will remain friends. We look forward to covering this Malone side moving […]
Wednesday night saw the next installment of the first round matches take place of this years Nutty Krust Floodlit Tournament. The draw brought together Ards Under 19s v Carrick Under 19s. There was a minutes silence before the game in respect of Patsy Irwin, mother of Brian, Niall and Lyn (Irwins Bakery, Sponsors of the […]