Useful squad training encounter with senior opposition. A large Cooke squad took the opportunity to test fitness and skills levels in a practice match against Banbridge at Rifle Park last night, with Jody and Tom being named 1st XV captain and vice captain respectively. Two natural leaders and well respected rugby players. Well done guys! […]
Congratulations to all of the award winners at the Annual Cooke End of Season Awards dinner, Prize winners were as follows Best Newcomer :Sarah Wilkinson, Most Improved: Elena Martín Piñeiro, Best Back: Grace Davitt, Best Forward: Lizzie Ballentine, & Player of the Season: Grace Davitt This offically ends a great season for Cooke Womens RFC, […]
The organisers of this event could not have picked a better day. The best sunny day for ages was the scene for a very high standard Tag tournament & BBQ! Running tag rugby in a different environment played on small qualifyer pitches then played on full half pitches for the semi’s and finals gave the […]
Only we knew this was Ards Ladies first ever game of contact rugby we would have insisted that they had played rugby before. Rucking, lineout, scrum, pack and back line all functioned as you would expect. In fact they actually scored at least 1 try and put together some excellent phases of play. All credit […]
Congratulations from InTouch Rugby: Saturday saw Armagh entertain Cooke at the Palace Grounds for the final league fixture in the 2010-2011 season. The points situation was that if Armagh won or even drew the game they would be league champions and gain promotion into All Ireland senior rugby. CLICK HERE FOR 50+ Pictures From Rugby […]