There was one midweek game played when Banbridge Academy hosted Loretto College from Edinburgh. The visitors started the game strongly, running in a try after just minutes on the clock. The try was converted to give the Edinburgh School an early 7-0 lead. The Banbridge team responded positively to this setback and threatened the Loretto […]
The better of the two sides in the second half, Methody were very good. Took their chances well and executed some superb tries and conversions. We managed to get most of the tries on video below + an interview with Nicky Wells I XV coach ~ ON THE CHARGE! Play Highlights: [youtube 1uSM_jo51Ow] CLICK HERE […]
Ulster Ravens were defeated 46-19 by Leinster, who produced a fine second half performance at Donnybrook on Friday evening… Paddy Jackson got the first points of the game 5 minutes into the game when he slotted a penalty from a Leinster offside infringement. FOR THE FULL STORY ON THE ULSTER RUGBY WEBSITE
A number of midweek games were played prior to a full list of Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ fixtures on Saturday 8th October. Methodist College hosted a very spirited Down High School team at Pirrie Park on Wednesday afternoon. Due to other school commitments the Methodist College team was missing a number of frontline players including […]
Aimed at rugby fans everywhere, A Fan’s Guide to World Rugby features entries on the world’s greatest and most exciting clubs and home stadium. From Scotland to New Zealand and Argentina to South Africa, this is the ultimate guide to the best international rugby clubs and their home nations. Written by fans for fans, this […]
Well known Coleraine RFC members, John and Phyllis Logan, have been spreading some good cheer among young children in Brazil, with a little help from the club back home. The Coleraine couple have been involved in developing social, economic, health and educational projects in Brazil since 1994, working voluntarily there and at home for the […]
1.07 million fans attend 40 matches of pool phase Ticket sales top 1.34 million Revenue hits NZ$262 million – NZ$6.5 million needed to reach target Nearly 1.1 million fans have passed through the gates of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) stadia with all 40 matches of the Tournament’s pool phase now completed, Tournament organisers […]
The match in Musgrave Park featured, a road journey 250 miles each way, over-priced motorway food, extortionate motorway tolls, rain that soaked through the best of waterproofs. A travelling time of at least 4 hours each way. Was it worth it for a losing bonus point? Of course, it was just to witness the total […]