ORBIS Christmas Charity Morning Christmas Charity Coffee & Shopping Morning with Katrina Dowling and Siobhan Gadd in aid of Orbis Ireland. 10am-12.30pm Wednesday 21st Dec. Christmas Charity Coffee & Shopping Morning Please come and join Katrina Dowling and Siobhan Gadd for a coffee/tea or glass of mulled wine and sweet treats in aid of Orbis […]
WAKE UP CALL FOR OPHIR By Ron Bell | Saturday 10th December 2011 Ophir Firsts, supported by Ballyvesey Recycling Solutions, transferred their Qualifying League game from the Cottonmount to Kerr Park, Holywood. Ophir welcomed back former captain, Will Lucas together with the present captain, Gareth Anderson, Dave Lucas and Cillian Rooney after injury. CLICK HERE […]
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 […]
Both Randalstown and Monaghan 1st and 2nd XVs observed a minute’s silence prior to the games on Saturday afternoon as the club marked the recent passing of 2 longstanding members, Maurice McFarland and Leslie (Red) Bell. Thanks to the Monaghan teams for their support on this occasion. It was then on to business for the […]
Junior League A hard fought win in Lisburn as both fifteens battled against the elements. Lisburn had wind advantage in the first half and turned around 6 – 0 ahead through two penalties. Dungannon dug in in second half and three excellent Gareth Graham penalties put them three points ahead. 6 – 9 In the […]
The two week break for European competition has seen the RaboDirect PRO12 teams return with an impressive record having performed well in both Cup competitions. Edinburgh, Leinster, and Scarlets top three of the Heineken Cup pools, with Ospreys sharing the lead in a fourth, whilst Newport Gwent Dragons head their pool in the Amlin Challenge […]
After their long trip to Letterkenny last Saturday the Tata Steel sponsored First XV finally won their first game of the season with a valuable victory over the improving Donegal outfit. Having lost their first three games of the year by narrow margins, but picking up bonus points in each, Lisburn were keen to put […]
A massive well done done to the Ulster Women Ashleigh Baxter (Belfast Harlequins) Nikki Caughey (Belfast Harlequins) Grace Davitt (Cooke) Lauren Day (Cooke) Eliza Downey (Cooke) Stacey-Lea Kennedy (City of Derry) Glenda Mellon (City of Derry) Larissa Muldoon Poppy Cleal For the full story on the Ulster Rugby website
Saturday saw Armagh make the long trek south to Musgrave Park, Cork, to play their first game in the Ulster Bank League against Sunday’s Well. The conditions were peculiar to say the least; with the ground being regularly used for the Munster senior side’s games, it was maintained to a fabulous standard. The playing surface […]
“We came to play the Dragons tonight with a young side and what they’ve learned this evening is that they need to be accurate and not gift the opposition field position. We’re missing 14 key players through World Cup or injury but this evening has been a very valuable experience for our younger players.” “The […]