Ballynahinch made an explosive start to this encounter determined to put the set backs of recent weeks well and truly behind them. Playing towards the clubhouse in the first half with the advantage of a cross field breeze…….. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EXPLOSIVE STORY
Forster Cup 4th February 2012 Scores: Patterson(1*Try), Walls(1*Try), Moran(2*Conv) Managing duo G.McCann and E.Campbell watched their team claim a second win in the Forster Cup last Saturday, moving them into the Quarter Finals. Conditions were truly horrendous as Rainey’s open running style of play was dragged down into a wrestle in the quagmire that was […]
The Rabodirect PRO12 makes a welcome return after a five week break, that has seen a record number of their teams through to the knockout stages of the European Competitions. Munster, Ulster, Leinster, Cardiff Blues and Edinburgh are in the final eight of the Heineken Cup, whilst Scarlets make the knockout stages of the Amlin […]
Carrick 1st XV suffered their third defeat at the hands of Section 2 leaders University of Ulster, Coleraine (UUC) when they lost the away League encounter by 32 points to 14 on Saturday 4 February. The Maxol-sponsored Carrick side once again put in a decent performance for parts of the game but didn’t take their […]
Randalstown 2nds ran out fairly easy winners in this boxing day encounter with their near neighbours Ophir. Despite a bit of a stuttering start maybe due to some enforced personnel changes it was a useful run out before this weekend’s league game against Holywood. About 15 minutes was played before Mulholland scored the opening try […]
UUC – 34 Enniskillen – 18 A disappointing first-half display from ‘Skins left them with far too much to do and allowed Coleraine a deserved but slightly flattering victory. The hosts were quickly into their stride and their speedy winger and back three quickly tested the ‘Skins defence. Some poor first-up tackling conceded two tries […]
Cooke had a break in their Qualifying One campaign and travelled to Ballynahinch for a tightly contested match in the Conference League. The game commenced at a lively pace with the visiting pack demonstrating their intentions from the outset. Surging drives from prop Hunter and flanker McMurray brought play into the ‘hinch 22 and when […]
After a run of four defeats by UCC Dungannon emerged with a well earned bonus point win. Conditions were bad with a blustery wind blowing down the pitch couple with driving rain for most of the match. Although Dungannon were always in control they left it until the second half to assert their authority over […]
5k Virginia forest Run a huge success. The Virginia Forest 5k run was held on Sunday last and a large crowed turned out on a beautiful Autumn morning. Runners and walkers of all levels participated and many of the local GAA and running clubs were represented. Results In the Under 18’s category: In first place […]