The ARMAGH rugby second xv who are having an excellent season were surprisingly beaten 28-23 by a well-drilled fit Instonians’ side in their first game of 2011. The Armagh side were possibly fielding their strongest side all season, but they came up against an Instonians side which probably had a number of exiles playing at […]
Last Friday night was the Annual President`s Dinner at Ballyclare Rugby Club and was the best attended ever with ninety-six members and guests present. Ian Morrow was on hand to welcome everyone to what is the best function of the season.The catering was in the capable hands of chef Jeff Baird who is Ian`s son […]
Armagh were entertained at Stevenson Park, Dungannon on Saturday where they played their third game in the Ulster conference League. They played before a large crowd who, to a person, were only too glad to leave the comfort of the fireside and get back to see some rugby. The frost and snow had prevented any […]
Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Postponed The Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Final due to be played on Wednesday 29th December, 7.30pm at Ravenhill between Armagh and Ballynahinch has been postponed. McCambley Cup 2010-2011 Here is the 2nd round draw for the McCambley Cup. Matches to be played on Saturday 8th January 2011 with replays […]
The I.R.F.U. (Ulster Branch) in consultation with the PSNI, who have appealed that only essential traffic movement should take place due to adverse weather conditions, have taken the decision that there will be no rugby played under the auspices of the Ulster Branch on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th or Sunday 19th December 2010. This will […]
Armagh /Monaghan under 19s maintained their unbeaten record this year with a hard fought 19-3 victory over their nearest rivals Virginia at the Palace Grounds. There hadn’t been a match for 3 weeks due to the poor weather and it showed in the team’s first half performance. They had all the ball and territory, but […]
Ever since the final whistle blew two weeks ago in Sligo signalling Armagh’s demise from the All-Ireland Junior Cup the snow had not let up. Not to be beaten the Armagh grounds team took the decision that if the pitch was cleared of snow the Palace Grounds would be fit for rugby. So the services […]
Lurgan receive first round bye. The draw for the first round of the 2011 Powerade Towns’ Cup was made at Ulster Rugby headquarters on Tuesday evening, Writes Paddy Allen. For Lurgan they will have to wait until January 29 for the second round after receiving a first round bye. The tie of the round (which […]
Saturday saw the Armagh team make the long trek west to play Sligo in the quarterfinal of the All-Ireland Junior Cup. Last year’s final debacle in this tournament was still fresh in the minds of all the Armagh players and there was a real desire in the Armagh camp to pull out a special performance […]