The decision to drop O’Driscoll. In the week before the final test the media was filled with one message something like the British & Irish Lions had never won a series after losing the second test, that is not the correct line but its pretty close, the psyche of defeat had pervaded almost everyone. We […]
BYES: Ards, Ballynahinch, Dungannon, Instonians The First Trust Senior Cup will provide clubs with their first opportunity to win silverware this season with the final scheduled for Wednesday 11th December. Current Senior Cup holders Ballymena travel to Gibson Park to face Malone. Momentum is with the Eaton Park men after an encouraging start to their […]
The final is scheduled for Ravenhill on Tuesday 17th December. There are thirteen ties down for decision this weekend, with All-Ireland Junior Cup representatives Clogher Valley, CIYMS, Portadown and Donaghadee receiving a bye in the first round. Ballymoney host Lisburn still seeking their first win of the season. A narrow loss to neighbours Coleraine last […]
Explosive opening to the Senior league with wins for Malone, Ballynahinch, Armagh, Ballymena and Belfast Harlequins. 340 points scored in five matches. Ballymena and Queens stole the show with a ninety point thriller at Eaton Park. Ballymena edging it with a 46 – 44 win. Ballynahinch emphasised their hold on the Stevenson Shield by overwhelming […]
2013 – 2014 RaboDirect PRO12 Launch in Belfast Andy Irvine, Chairman of the RaboDirect PRO12 today launched this year’s competition in Belfast at the Titanic Experience in the presence of Belfast City dignitaries and all 12 Clubs’ captains and coaches. This year’s (2013-2014) competition will kick on the 6th of September with Scarlets playing the […]
Can’t wait to cover this both Men’s & Women’s 10s on Sat the 27th, full contact with great prizes, its a fantastic day out with senior men’s, junior men’s and ladies competitions all happening on Saturday July 27th CLICK HERE to find out about each tournament and to register a team. CLICK HERE for the […]
Coastal Cancer Challenge, 20th July 2013 in aid of Cancer Charities The Coastal Cancer Challenge will bring competitors over some of the most breathtaking scenery Donegal has to offer. It includes a revised map with a 12km run around McSynes Gun Loop and the Hornhead scenic drive. A 2km kayak across the open sea of […]
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 will be more accessible and engage more fans around the world than ever before after the International Rugby Board announced that it will stream the tournament live from Moscow. The world’s best Sevens players representing 24 men’s and 16 women’s nations will play 100 matches on two pitches across the […]