The annual match between Ballyclare and Larne Rugby Clubs for the Hall Cup was due to have been played on Boxing Day but was called off due to frost and snow. It was re-arranged for Monday 3rd January at the Cloughan with the 1st and 2nd XVs from each club facing each other in cold […]
Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Postponed The Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Final due to be played on Wednesday 29th December, 7.30pm at Ravenhill between Armagh and Ballynahinch has been postponed. McCambley Cup 2010-2011 Here is the 2nd round draw for the McCambley Cup. Matches to be played on Saturday 8th January 2011 with replays […]
Instonians won a hard fought league game against Larne at Shaw’s Bridge under floodlight on Wednesday night (15 th December). The first half was a scrappy affair with both sides struggling with the cold conditions and the long layoff because of the weather. At half time Instonians led by 9-6 through three Andrew Keane penalties […]
The I.R.F.U. (Ulster Branch) in consultation with the PSNI, who have appealed that only essential traffic movement should take place due to adverse weather conditions, have taken the decision that there will be no rugby played under the auspices of the Ulster Branch on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th or Sunday 19th December 2010. This will […]
Lurgan receive first round bye. The draw for the first round of the 2011 Powerade Towns’ Cup was made at Ulster Rugby headquarters on Tuesday evening, Writes Paddy Allen. For Lurgan they will have to wait until January 29 for the second round after receiving a first round bye. The tie of the round (which […]
City of Derry seconds returned to winning ways on Saturday when the beat high flying Larne by 31 point to11. Larne who are currently leading the way in the Conference League Section 3B, as well as Qualifying league Section 3B succumbed to their first defeat of the season. When a Young and talented Derry side […]
Rachel Beukes The wife of our recently departed friend and head Coach Cois Beukes was a guest at the pre-match luncheon on Saturday before the Navan. After the meal, Rachel presented a boxed and framed pair of rugby boots to Ards RFC President Mr. Reggie Haddock in honour of her late husband. Mr. Haddock accepted […]
Ards will be digging deep this week, when they field 4 Senior teams, two Youth sides and a full compliment of Minis at the weekend. In the Senior section, the 1st XV will be hosting Navan in the AIL, the 2nds are away to near neighbours Holywood, the 3rds will be hosting Portadown. Meanwhile, the […]