Last Saturday Donaghadee hosted Bangor in the Rodney Gray Cup which would be the last warm up game for both teams before the start of the new season’s league action. Although these two teams have met frequently in recent seasons this was the first in which Donaghadee would have been considered favourites to win, if […]
The eagerly anticipated start to Bangor’s new rugby season got underway last Friday night at Upritchard Park, with a friendly against last season’s run-away winners of Kukri Qualifying League 2 – the league Bangor is now part of. In a keenly contested game, it was Bangor who took the lead five minutes from the start, […]
To mark the start (almost) of the competitive season, and introduce the first of a series of social events throughout the year, the Club is organising a Hog Roast at the clubhouse on Saturday 10th September. Apart from the spit-roasted food and accompanying side dishes, entertainment, a drinks promotion and ballot are also included in […]
Ulster, Ireland and British Lion, Stephen Ferris is keen to promote Mini & Youth Rugby at Bangor and has assisted in the summer recruitment poster campaign. Bangor Rugby Club Chairman Jonny Watson said “We are delighted to have the support of such a great rugby player as Stephen. His involvement will hopefully encourage some of […]
As part of the pre-season build-up at Bangor Rugby Club, last weekend the fitness coaches added a twist to the training schedule by organising a ‘4 Peak Challenge’ in the Mourne Mountains. Under the watchful eye of Tony Hefferman and Stephen Addy, a large contingent of senior team players started their journey from Bloody Bridge, […]
Special edition highlights of play and tries including some of the biggest hits we’ve filmed, from Fiddlers Green Rugby Tournament 2011. First up below is the highlights, then an interview with Declan Tolan organiser – to follow is an interview with Newry coach Rhys botha who used the day to test out new players for […]
Declan Tolan and the teams @ Newry Rugby Club put on another immense tournament in the gorgeous surroundings of Rostrevor Country Park for the 17th annual tournament. Another beautiful day for the tournament and right from the kick off the immense hiting was plain to see. On all the pitches battle was fought in what […]