After a long break from rugby, the Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV started 2011 with a 22-3 away win against Belfast High School Former Pupils. In far from ideal conditions, and with the lack of match practice evident on both sides, Carrick could not convert dominance in both territory and possession in the first half into […]
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 […]
At a frosty Belmont CIYMS continued their winning 48-7 against Belfast High School. High School started strongly bagging an early try through some great rucking an mauling by the pack. However CI soon took control of the game. Stevie McReynolds, Mark McConkey and Matt Armstrong made some rampaging runs up the middle with Armstrong securing […]
Enniskillen romped to a fairly comfortable eight try victory over their visitors from the shores of Belfast Lough. The scoring started as early as the first minute, catching many of the spectators out, when David Buchanan finished off a strong surge by the forwards in the corner. High School however replied with a penalty after […]
Carrick’s 1st XV picked up their second League win with a bonus point victory over local rivals Belfast High School FP at Woodlawn on Saturday 9 October. On a near perfect day for rugby, the Maxol-sponsored Carrick side ran in five tries against three penalty goals to record a 27 points to 9 victory. While […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV lost their League match with unbeaten Donaghadee at Woodlawn on Saturday 2 October by 23 points to 17.The visitors picked up a four try bonus point but Carrick came back strongly at the end to claim a losing bonus point. This was a match which the visitors dominated pretty much […]
Several age groups attended a Blitz at Ballyclare and competed against the hosts, BHSFP, and Larne. The weather was great and all teams played well, with varying degrees of success. Under the new directive from the Ulster Branch the focus has now shifted away from Competition to ensuring participation. Only time will tell if this […]
After a fine Autumn week the rain fell all last Saturday. By the time Belfast High School FP kicked off in their Qualifying League match against Donaghadee, their Greenisland pitch was still playable, but getting soggier by the minute. It was obvious to all that constructive and elegant rugby was going to be difficult on […]