Heavy autumn: Chris Robshaw played all four Tests for England Photo: PA Countries should look at longer-term cost of a fourth autumn Test When you pose the question as to which of the home nations is in the best shape after the autumn internationals, the obvious answer is Ireland. And that is not just in […]
RTÉ pundit George Hook was forced to eat a lot of humble pie last night after Ireland’s epic victory over South Africa in the Aviva. The notoriously grumpy Corkman was scathing about the Ireland team before the match, giving Joe Schmidt’s men absolutely no chance of a win against the in-form Springboks. As the game […]
Players’ union boss Christian Day has warned industrial action is possible if concerns over player welfare are not adequately addressed. Saints second-row Day, newly appointed chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA), applauds the new protocols over concussion, but believes much work remains to be done on issues such as insurance, rest periods and game […]
Interested in rugby? Ulster Elks, in conjunction with the IRFU Ulster Branch, are offering after school rugby coaching for 7-14 year olds, starting in October at University of Ulster Jordanstown. Where? The Indoor 3G Hall at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown campus…… CLICK HERE for the full story
Bus fully booked for trip to Dublin for the Heineken Cup – Semi final All places on the bus have been fully booked. Read on for further details… Saturday 28th April 2012 Please meet at Ophir at 10:30am. Bus will leave at 11:00am SHARP. Bus will leave Dublin straight after Ulster beat Edinburgh. [youtube FPL9_iGBWgI]
Virginia RFC under 15´s in Final after convincing win against Rainey Old Boys Virginia RFC – 22 Rainey Old Boys – 5 Virginia U15’s departed from Virginia Club House at 7.30am on Saturday morning to make the long journey to Magherafelt to compete #in the Ulster semi-final of the U15 League competition. Their opponents were […]
Instonians overcame Belfast High School in the fourth round of the Medallion Shield, winning 12-0 at Jordanstown on Saturday. In a game dominated by defence and mistakes, it was RBAI’s clinical ability to capitalise on errors that won the match. It started after only two minutes after a BHS missed tackle let Inst’s out-half Ally […]