Chris Phillips, missing the last few weeks came back to organise the side. The Ophir Captain, Ciaran Dwyer was optimistic about the game. Going onto the pitch already carrying an injury, last years captain and influential back row player Christopher “Jesus” Madden was welcomed back and was ready to play. Kick off came after an […]
Everyone at Ophir RFC is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragedy which resulted in the untimely death of the young up and coming Ulster Rugby player Nevin Spence along with his Father and Brother. Nevin had a big future in Rugby ahead of him until this dreadful accident and our thoughts and prayers […]
Drainage scheme works will commence this week at Magowan Park. The work is anticipated to last for 4 weeks. After completion the pitches will be out of action for a considerable time. The work will be undertaken by Irwin Contracts. Please liase with Team coaches & Captains for match & training venues. OPHIR R.F.C. 13 […]
An absolutely superb tournament which allows a fitness assessment for everyone before pre season. Nothing like a bit of sevens in the sun to get the lungs working. Check out the vids below for just a wee example of how we play our rugby! Enjoy! [youtube M-D_D68llik] [youtube 4eiEEUILhxc] [youtube FfjMzbOpllY] [youtube mVSYJ6xp0mo] [youtube 5RqyntBIk48] […]
The absolutely awesome 7s tournament last Friday night dished up a feast of 7s rugby for the supporters with 2 pitches of games. The pitches were wide and long and it made for some great defensive and attacking efforts from all the sides. In the vid below check out Ballymena, Carrick, Larne, Seahorses, Ballyclare, Ophir […]
Last Friday and Saturday, Ophir Rugby Club opened the 2012/2013 season with the traditional Seven-a Side competition. CLICK HERE for 500+ action shots This year the tournament was held at the Valley Leisure Centre, due to a major drainage scheme at Ophir’s home ground at the Cottonmount, Mallusk. Last year’s Friday evening tournament for the […]