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While many pundits were focused on other fixtures in the All Ireland Junior Cup, the eyes of those in the East were focused on the biggest game in Dublin – CI’s quarter final at Coolmine. A bright autumnal day and a surprisingly firm playing surface greeted the CI team and the vocal group of supporters […]
CIYMS progressed to the Quarter Finals of the All Ireland Junior Cup on Saturday with a 37-10 victory over Connacht visitors Ballinasloe at a blustery Belmont. The home side made the most of a strong wind and Ballinasloe indiscipline in the first half to stretch to a comfortable 27-3 halftime lead………………. see more at :- […]
CI looks forward to welcoming Ballinasloe players and supporters to Belmont this weekend. A large traveling support is expected as well as a bustling pre-match lunch and post match functions.As part of the build up we look at a comparison of the fortunes of the two teams ahead of Saturday’s clash……… see more at :- […]
CI 1sts proved too much for a struggling Ballymoney side and ran out 56-12 winners to gain 5 league points and maintain the positive start the the season. CI 3′s consolidated their position at the top of the league table with a 46-5 victory over visitors Monaghan……. see mote at :- http://ciyms.com/2014/10/12/ci-1sts-too-much-for-the-toon/
The 1st XV emerged victorious from a tough encounter against CIYMS at Shaws Bridge, final score 20-6. A penalty try, score from Robbie Kirk and 10 points from Fraser Wright was enough to claim the win. Here are our favourite photos from the day, with more found at the link below. Thanks to Thomas Dowling […]
Two wins and two big scores for CI at the weekend in splendid conditions for running rugby… The 1sts produced an excellent home performance dispatching confident Q1 newcomers Ballyclare 43-13 and securing the bonus point before half time. A report is eagerly anticipated in the Belfast Telegraph on Tuesday. The 3rds proved too strong for […]
At a sun drenched Belmont, the Robinson Services sponsored Ballyclare 1st XV looked to continue their great start to their Qualifying 1 campaign against last seasons All Ireland Junior Cup qualifiers CIYMS. Coach Chris Campbell made a couple of changes from the previous game with Niall Lawther returning to the number 10 shirt and Gareth […]
Saturday saw a 3rd XV team combining youth and experience make the relatively short journey to play Dromore in the first league game of the season at this level. It was a fine, sunny day with a firm pitch which seemed ideally suited to CI’s expansive game plan. CI started brightly securing good ball at […]