The Competitions Committee decided on a knock out cup competition so as the existing Development League is not being replicated. In order to arrive at 4 teams the first round will be to eliminate 1 team. A subsidiary plate competition will be organised for those teams who get knocked out in the early stages to […]
There were six Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round 2 games played on Saturday 14th January as well as a number of non- Schools’ Cup matches. The Larne Grammar School team travelled to play Belfast High School in a game the home team dominated from the start. The Belfast High School team, superbly captained by […]
There are six games in the 2nd Round of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup scheduled to take place on Saturday 14th January. Belfast High School will host Larne Grammar School in a game where the home team will hope for a repeat of their success earlier in the season against the visitors. Both teams […]
Ards Mini Rugby returned to training on Sunday past All age groups were present from P2 to U13s, some players were missing, this is a reminder to all parents that training is back on after the Christmas break. On Sunday 15th January the Minis travel to near rivals Donaghadee to play matches. Coaches will confirm […]
There was one game played on Friday 6th prior to a fuller list of fixtures on Saturday 7th January. Lurgan College II XV v Dalriada II XV PICTURES CLICK HERE Friends’ School hosted Lurgan College in a floodlit game at Lisburn Rugby Club. The Friends’ team had been showing signs of improvement in recent games […]
Cooke I XV14 vs 20 Clogher Valley I XV In the top of the table clash against Cooke,the other unbeaten team in Kukri Qualifying League One,Valley outscored the hosts by three trys to one. A huge travelling support flocked to Shaws Bridge and were treated to a pulsating,closely-fought encounter with the result in doubt right […]
Ulster Rugby teamed up with Tughans, a Belfast based firm of Solicitors, to produce the calendar in support of the Prince’s Trust charity to raise funds to help change the lives of disadvantaged young people in Northern Ireland. The legendary sports broadcaster, Jim Neilly, compered the event and Irish Internationals Stephen Ferris, Andrew Trimble and […]
O’Connell replaces Brian O’Driscoll as team captain as he continues his rehabilitation from surgery on a trapped nerve in his shoulder and has been ruled out of the RBS Six Nations Championship. The Ireland squad began preparations for the championship today at a short two day camp , where O’Connell was announced as the team […]
HEINEKEN CUP FIXTURES – Rounds 5 and 6 The Pool 4 meeting of the two former champions will guarantee a sell-out at Ravenhill, while on the same night the qualification picture in Pools 2 and 5 is also likely to become clearer when Racing Metro 92 take on leaders, Edinburgh Rugby, at Stade Yves du […]