A much-improved performance earned Ulster their first victory of the 2013/14 term this evening at the Galway Sportsground, with tries from Michael Allen and Paddy Jackson capping a strong display against a competitive Connacht side
The Ulster U19 team played in their third, and final, game prior to the Inter Provincials, which start on Saturday 7th September, when they hosted the Italian Academy team, in front of a good crowd, at the Queen’s University playing fields at the Dub. The Ulster team had to dig deep before eventually emerging as […]
Two injury-time drop goals saw Banbridge U-17s edge home against Malone and complete an Ulster League and Cup double for the second successive year. This was not a classic – finals rarely are – but it held the attention of the large body of supporters from both clubs throughout until, eight minutes into injury time […]
The 17th Heineken Cup final, to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, 19 May (17.00) will be between Leinster Rugby and Ulster Rugby. * There are only a few hundred tickets remaining of the 55,000 tickets made available for public sale. Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk/heinekencupfinal or call UK 0044 844 847 1530 or International […]
With the league already won there was a more relaxed atmosphere at Carrickfergus on Tuesday night when the IV’s completed their season with a comfortable 43-7 win over Carrick III. Most of the damage was done in the opening half with skipper, Gareth Lucas touching down after collecting the bouncing ball from the kick off. […]
Brilliant Bangor destroy Donaghadee Bangor 2nds entertained Donaghadee 2nds on a perfect day for rugby. The game certainly matched the conditions, with the home side running rampant in the second half to win by 57-7. CLICK HERE for the action shots On Saturday Bangor 2nds welcomed our neighbours Donaghadee 2nds, in their last meeting of […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV finished their League programme with a 42 points to 7 loss to Grosvenor at Tom Simms Memorial Park on Saturday 31 March. This was meant to have been an away fixture but, because of pitch unavailabilty, was swtched to Carrick. Because a number pf players were not available, Carrick were […]
2nds victorious over Bangor Grosvenor 2nds kept their title hopes on course with a terrific 36-7 victory over second placed Bangor 2nd XV. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON ALL THESE STORIES Bangor mashed by I XV Bangor started brightly but found themselves behind after ten minutes when Robin Coates pounced on a dropped pass […]
1st XV vs Ballynahinch (24 – 5) Ulster Senior League Dungannon were celebrating their first ever back to back Ulster Senior League wins when they beat Ballynahinch to get the points needed to retain the Stevenson Shield. Playing with the advantage of a very stiff breeze Dungannon were first to draw blood. Following a Hinch […]