Smiles back on Quins supporters faces today with a sound thrashing of the master race. FOR PHOTOS CLICK HERE On a day of dry, calm, but cold, conditions Quins returned to their USL campaign. They did not have the services of Neil McComb, Paul Marshall, Niall O’Connor, or Niall Annett, but still put out an […]
A good afternoon for it. In the hotly contested series of games undertaken by Perennials each season this annual fixture is ferociously contested with a combined Cooke Rugby & Instonians Rugby side. Videos of play including interviews below report and pictures link including highlights of play from both sides and Geoff Goldsborough gives us an […]
Explosive rugby from both sides. Two proud clubs determined not to be beaten. The game was good to watch as the well drilled sides went into action. End to end stuff with a high degree of experience made for some well worked scores. Pictures link below and video highlights from both sides. CLICK HERE FOR […]
After watching Campbell v Methody we made the short journey to Shaws Bridge home of Instonians rugby to watch Instonians III XV take on Coleraine II XV. In good sunshine, both teams warmed up. Both looked well drilled and prepared for battle. Pictures link on next line and scroll down for video clips below this […]
Instonians 34, Ballynahinch 15. This friendly kicked off in sunny conditions at Shaw’s Bridge on 12 February. There was no score until 24 minutes when Ballynahinch scored a deserved try after a period of pressure. Inst, as has been their style, hit back a couple of minutes later with a try by Michael Kirvell which […]
Instonians u17, 42 – Lurgan 10 Played in pleasant conditions at Shaw’s Bridge on Sturday 29 Janaury 2011 Lurgan drew first blood with a well taken try after just 5 minutes. To their credit Instonians hit back 5 minutes later when Ryan Law scored an unconverted try after a quick penalty and then Robbie Alexander […]
Ards Rugby 0 – Instonians Rugby 15 This match was played at a windy and muddy Hamilton Park in Ards on 15 January. It was Instonians last league game of the season. Conditions meant that it was largely a game of two halves. Ards had the wind in first half but made little headway against […]
The ARMAGH rugby second xv who are having an excellent season were surprisingly beaten 28-23 by a well-drilled fit Instonians’ side in their first game of 2011. The Armagh side were possibly fielding their strongest side all season, but they came up against an Instonians side which probably had a number of exiles playing at […]
When we last reported on Instonians U17s they had embarked on an intensive training regime with DW Sports PT Dave Henry. Catching up with them 4 weeks later revealed a big difference! The video below shows a determined group of lads taking all the knowledge and help around them to push their fitness levels higher! […]
(1) Exiles v Home team – 15 a side rugby match Home v Exiles All Standards of player welcome. Play 5 mins, Play 80 mins. Play new position? Just watch and laugh. You choose. Meet at 12.00 for 12.30 Kick Off Pass the news!!! Contact Ken Keane to help plan numbers. (2) Fathers and Sons […]