HISTORIC DAY FOR LOCAL RUGBY History was made at Telford Park last Saturday when a Warrenpoint XV took to the field against Newry Thirds. For the Warrenpoint men it was their first ever game and the first ever rugby match for quite a few of their players. For Newry it was a chance to give […]
A cold and windy Telford park played host to an Ulster Qualifying League derby clash between Newry and near neighbours Lurgan last Saturday. Newry started the match playing into a strong breeze and early pressure was rewarded with a penalty converted by Newry outhalf Rhys Botha. Lurgan replied with a wind assisted aerial bombardment which […]
[youtube vLCKAIBE9Gk] CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES Civil Service (NI) RFC 10 Newry 22 Service travelled to Newry knowing that a win would see them progress in the cup while a loss would see them exit at the group stage. A few last minute alterations to the lineup had altered the team but the replacements of […]