South Africa blitzed Series leaders New Zealand 40-21 to become the fifth different Cup winners this season – Photo: IRB/Martin Seras Lima – South Africa become fifth different Cup winner of season – New Zealand stretch lead in HSBC Sevens World Series – Record crowd of 67,341 attends USA Sevens in Las Vegas – Hong […]
Jamie Heaslip will captain Ireland in the opening game of the 2012 Guinness Series against South Africa this Saturday. The Leinster No.8 will be leading his country for the first time when he walks the team onto the Aviva Stadium pitch as part of a side that contains one new cap in the starting team […]
The race to secure a place in the women’s competition at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 continues in Africa with the Confédération Africane de Rugby (CAR) Sevens in Rabat, Morocco this weekend. Uganda and Kenya head into the event as favourites and three and a half years on from creating a piece of Uganda sporting […]
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 qualifying continues at the Confédération Africane de Rugby (CAR) Sevens in Morocco this weekend with eight African nations hoping to secure a place in the men’s competition at the showpiece event. In what promises to be a closely fought affair in Rabat over the two days, hosts Morocco, Ivory Coast, […]
Simon McKinstry reflects on what has proven to be a very successful and enjoyable tour……. When Banbridge 1st XV travelled to Vancouver in August 2000, no one thought it would be twelve years before they embarked on another Club tour. The idea for the excursion came at a post match night in the clubhouse. The […]
After months of planning and fundraising, the clubs much anticipated tour to South Africa is now only a matter of days away. The Tour Committee along with Burleigh Travel have put together an exciting, action packed programme taking in a Test Match at Newlands, Safari, Vineyard Tour as well as three matches during 10 days […]
The last six months has been hugely eventful, challenging, enjoyable for all but, most importantly, tremendously successful. Thanks to the incredible commitment from this year’s coaching team, staff at our African partner schools, supporting NGOs, national rugby unions, CAR and the IRB, Bhubesi Pride continues to deliver on its goals to unite, empower and inspire […]
Following their most successful season to date which included a Ravenhill Final, Limavady Grammar School is preparing to embark on a 3 week tour to South Africa. The tour party will consist of 50 boys accompanied by 6 coaches and members of staff. Master in Charge of Rugby at the school, Mr. Stephen Barr, will […]
Coleraine Inst are going on a rugby tour to South Africa next July (2013) On 23rd June they are holding a fundraising steak BBQ with music and a bar at the new boathouse!! *This is a ticket only event (over 21’s) * Come along and support this fundraising event!! Tickets are available from Davy Norris […]