League victory over Omagh On a day more suited to cricket Grosvenor commenced its league campaign against Omagh who always present a significant challenge. Much to the confusion of the spectators who had enjoyed the club’s first lunch of the season the kick off was delayed as the referee felt the two kits were too […]
CIYMS 1st XV welcomed Donaghadee to Belmont for the first home game of the season, looking to bounce back from an away defeat and under-par performance against Portadown the week before. The recent mix of downpours and sunshine meant that the Belmont playing surface was in excellent condition and a sizeable home crowd were anticipating […]
Emphatic comeback secures bonus point victory by Roger Corbett In the battle of the seaside teams, it was Bangor who looked to have left their bucket and spade at home, as Coleraine eased to a 17-0 lead. However the tide turned in Bangor’s favour as they fought back to finish with a bonus point victory […]
Qualifying league One What an opening three weeks we have had to the league programme. UUC after two early defeats were unlucky to lose narrowly to a last minute try at Coleraine. All the teams in the league are capable of beating each other. This week we have several interesting fixtures. Ballymoney V Cooke After […]
Ulster Bank – All Ireland League. This Saturday the opening fixtures in the Ulster Bank sponsored All Ireland League take place. 52 clubs representing the four provinces will compete in four leagues. Leinster are represented by 20 teams, Munster 16 teams, Ulster 12 teams and Connacht 4 teams. Division 1A and 1B have ten teams […]
A lovely sunny day at Deramore brought out a good crowd to support a joint venture between the Perennials and Newforge Taggers, to raise some funds for the Taggers. CLICK HERE for the shotsssssssssssss Twelve very enthusiastic teams of tag rugby players, some experienced ‘taggers’ others new to the game, enjoyed a round robin festival […]