Hats of to the Women, senior and youth to a girl were superb! Hard fought fierce battles ragged across two pitches for 4 hours as teams. Lines stepping up, lineout tactics, strong running, off loads, line breaks, defensive re-alignment, having fun and concentrating in defence. It is safe to say we are ready in Ulster. […]
Ards 1st and 2nds both lose out to Banbridge opposition. Great turnout at Ireland v Australia RWC Breakfast (Super result) This Weeks Fixtures Ards 1st and 2nds both host Instonians at Hamilton Park. 3rds and 4ths on the road to Carrick and Grosvenor respectively. Banbridge 34 v 7 Ards Ards 2nd XV’s season continued on […]
With the recent visit to Armagh in the Ulster League and the defeat of 47 points to 13 still fresh in their memory the Ards team must have had some serious sessions on the training field and some very strong words from their coach, Mervyn Tweed. From the kick-off the visitors played with a vigour […]
Ards Ladies won their first game in the Ards colours on Saturday 27th Sept, when they beat Belfast Harlequins Ladies 15 – 5 at a 7s Tournament in Belfast. The girls came 3rd overall and considering 5 of the squad had never actually played before, this was a truly amazing achievement. Well done to everybody […]
Saturday saw Armagh open their season by hosting Ards in their first game of the Ulster League. There was always going to be a certain degree of apprehension hanging bout the Palace Grounds since this was the first game to be played since being promoted into the senior league. The last time these two teams […]
Hatrick Park was bathed in warm sunshine for Rainey Old Boys’ Ulster League opener against neighbours Ballymena,who made the most of their numerical advantage late in the first half to build up a comfortable lead which they had little trouble holding on to.Rainey battled gamely to claw their way back into the contest,but it was […]
Awesome day of rugby @ Quins, the ladies put all the preseason practice to good use and entertained the crowd of teams and supporters to some excellent rugby. Report to follow. CLICK the links below for 100+ pictures of all the teams and the InTouch TV highlights ~ Enjoy! Bring on the ladies season, its […]
Welcome Message From The President It is an honour and a privilege to be this seasons President of Ards RFC and on behalf of the Executive Committee, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our Club sponsors, players, members, family, friends and supporters for the new 2011/12 season. Presently we are in […]