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 […]
Instonians 1St XV had a useful win 31-23 over Munster team Nenagh Ormond at Shaw’s Bridge on Saturday 9th October. This was an AIL League 3 match and the Tipperary team had to make the long journey home empty handed. Playing against a strong breeze Instonians got off to a very encouraging start – scoring […]
Ophir U17’s can count themselves unlucky to have come up against an Instonian side that, even this early in the season, know they are going to be hard to beat. So it was to prove with Instonians running out comfortable 67-6 winners. Ophir have some big strong, skilful, ball players but they lacked the experience […]
Instonians U17’ overcame a lively Bangor side at Shawsbridge on 19th September. At first things did not look good for Instonians when they conceded a converted try after only 3 minutes – following a failure to clear out of their 22 from the kick-off. At this stage Bangor looked the livelier and more physical side […]
City of Derry Rugby Club continued their winning return to senior rugby with another comfortable victory in the Ulster Senior League over a very disappointing Instonians team at Judges Road on Saturday last. Seamus Mallon former City of Derry, Northampton and Ulster player and now player and backs coach with Instonians had an invidious return […]
Instonians Under 19’s registered an excellent 20-14 away win at Ards on Saturday, 11 September. Playing with the wind and a heavy rain in their favour it was not surprising that Ards exerted to the early pressure. They were wide with two penalty kicks from wide out before they scored from a lineout and drive […]
Ophir RFC Hosted their Annual 7-a-side Youth Tournament on Friday the 20th August from 6.30pm – 9pm. The evening was brilliant with good light and the standard of the rugby was excellent! Malone, Carrick, Larne, Ballyclare, Instonians, Ophir, Ballymena and Randalstown competed in two sections. The high standard of rugby bodes well for the future […]
PLAYER: ALAN WHITTEN CLUB: INSTONIANS RFC POSITION: PROP HEIGHT: 6ft 4 WEIGHT: 111kgs 6 Week Training Blog – Predict The Results Competition Its been a roller-coaster and its now official, Alan has destroyed the improvement goals he and Claire Withers set almost 6 weeks ago. He is stronger and leaner! Predict How Much? In week […]