This match was dominated by a strong pre-Erica Atlantic wind. From the Derry Clubhouse perspective it blew from L to R and diagonally towards the Clubhouse. Derry tries at 9 and 19,both converted by McCarter gave Derry an early lead 14-0. Quins replied with Rory BlakeKnox and Mark Kettyle tries at 27 and 41, the […]
It was a successful day at the PowerNI-Randalstown tournament for the home side as they got their hands on the cup for the first time, at the 39th time of asking, albeit that they had to share the spoils with Grosvenor. THIS FIRST CLIP IS THE FINAL BETWEEN RANDALSTOWN & GROSVENOR [youtube GqH2Ga76VxM] Randalstown kicked […]
CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES & FULL STORY Awards presented at the Annual Dinner – 13 May 2011 Players of the Year Ben Morrison (3rd XV), Davy Egner (Young Player), Fraser Graham (1st XV), Ben Crawford (4th XV) and Richy Henning (2nd XV). Club Plaque for Outstanding Service – Gareth Bronte, 2nd XV Coach Club Tankard […]
Grosvenor went into this game as clear underdogs but surprised everyone with a blistering opening quarter which saw them score three unanswered tries and take a 19 point lead. After only five minutes Grosvenor’s pack pressed on Queens line and Mark McAnally fed Fra Graham who crashed over for the first try. CLICK HERE FOR […]
A beautiful summer evening, not too warm, perfect conditions. The ground at Ravenhill was sweet with fresh new spring grass and the crowd swelled to quite a number for the two teams who had battled and fought every step of the way to get to Ravenhill. CLICK HERE FOR 107 Action Shot From The Game […]
Grosvenor 2nd XV secured their 3rd league title in a row with an emphatic 82-33 victory over Instonians 4s at Shaws Bridge on a balmy spring evening. However it was the home side that scored first to take a 7-0 lead and the large band of Grosvenor supporters could be forgiven for thinking that things […]