A cold sunny day greeted the Crawford Cup Finalists at Ravenhill, with Ballynahinch having the kick-off, playing towards the Aquinas end and making their mark from the start with some excellent first hits. The pressure continued from Ballynahinch, forcing Coleraine to infringe in the Hinch 22. The subsequent penalty lead to a Hinch line out […]
TODAY!!!!!!!!! The CRAWFORD CUPP Final – 2nd April @ Ravenhill!!!!!!!! Ballynahinch RFC III XV v Coleraine RFC II XV – Top Flight Action Assured – WOWOWOWOWOWWOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! History Will Be Made in front of our very eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This will be the defining moment for both these sides 2012/13 season. This is waht any grassroots rugby player plays for. A final contested at Ravenhill against the best the opposition have to offer. At the peak of their team performance, in prime condition and ready to take on anything & everything! We will be […]
Coleraine RFC Notes: II XV are all set for the Crawford Cup final at Ravenhill on Easter Tuesday – for the third year in a row!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As the current holders of the Cup, Coleraine will be keen to keep their hands on the trophy when they face Ballynahinch Thirds in Belfast. The pressure might be on the Bannsiders but they will be approaching the game with determination and are sure to produce a strong performance. Captain Paul Shiels has been inspirational […]
Enniskillen RFC Notes: II XV 54 v Rainey Old Boys RFC III XV 5: REPORT – Crawford Cup
On Saturday last Enniskillen’s 2nd XV returned to Crawford Cup action at Mullaghmeen and having secured a quarter final home draw they fielded with a selection that reflected many forced changes from the side that had registered an excellent win over the league leaders, Grosvenor, the previous week. Chris Dickey moved to the out-half berth […]
Coleraine RFC Notes: I XV 16 v Cooke RFC I XV 14 REPORT + Coach John Boyd Comments After II XV Progress in Crawford Cup
Coleraine made a dramatic return to winning ways on Saturday, edging out visitors Cooke in the Kukri League clash. With only two points in it Coleraine nerves were tested with a last kick penalty opportunity for visitors Cooke, but the ball was just short and Coleraine took the day with the scoreline standing at 16-14. […]