Antrim host Armagh 4s in the first round of the McCambley Cup on a Cold day at Allen Park. With Antrim coming off a defeat to Grosvenor. Its was time for the Antrim team to regroup and get back to winning ways. With several injuries Antrim had to restructure to side to fill in the […]
Ulster have included new signing Stefan Terblanche in their provisional squad ahead of Friday’s Heineken Cup round 3 fixture against Aironi at Ravenhill (kick off 7.30pm). The South African fullback arrived in Belfast over the weekend and is in contention to play some part against the Italians. The 36 year old has been drafted in […]
There was no shortage of drama for the patrons who made their way to watch Virginia 1st XV as they welcomed Civil Service NI to Deerpark on Saturday on a wet and windy day. This was the 2nd time these teams have met this season with Service winning the reverse fixture 39 – 5 five […]
3rd XV vs CIYMS (7 – 7) Junior League Prior to kick off the teams observed one minute’s silence in memory of past President Pat Nelson. Two evenly matched teams played out a seven all draw. One penalty try each. As an experienced CI observer commented in the final quarter, “This game has been dominated […]
It certainly wasn’t a ‘rainy’ day for Banbridge in Magherafelt as the 1st XV returned home with four points following a 15 – 3 win in the AIL. Bann finished the game with 14 men but had enough in reserve to claim the points. With Cashel remaining unbeaten at the top there are only 2 […]
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This game between the two teams at the top of thetable was played with a strong wind blowing down the pitch, and when Ballymena turned to face the wind in the second half with only a 6-0 lead, the faithful wondered if that was going to be enough. However, a brilliant defensive performance kept the […]
Antrim run in 11 tries over Hollywood 3s at Allen Park on Saturday. The Antrim team had to call upon old and new players to for fill the pack ahead of the game on Saturday and welcomed the return of late 40s Billy smith AKA (Billy bunter) and son William smith AKA (Billy the kid). […]
Conditions force postponement of Ballyclare match in Donegal Ballyclare R.F.C. 1st XV were due to travel to Co.Donegal to play Letterkenny in a Qualifying 2 league game but the wet weather of the previous week meant that the pitches in the north west were unplayable so this will have to be rearranged at a later […]
On a rare calm day at Ballymacarn Park the 6’s took to the Golan Heights to take on Dee III. With both youth and experience on their side Hinch won the toss and opted to kick. A good kick from fly half Bishop gave his forwards time to chase and get under the ball with […]