On a recent visit to the Maiden City we found Tomorrows, the perfect place to keep you perfectly dressed for all occasions. Owners, the Morrow family from Derry celebrated 79 years of business in the city when they opened their new bridal salon in October 2006. The directors, husband and wife team Dermot and Clare […]
The RaboDirect PRO12 reached a record-breaking midway point to the regular season after the conclusion of round 11 – Luciano Orquera’s perfect 9 from 9 penalty goals in Aironi’s 27-13 win over Benetton Treviso set a new record for an individual; Murrayfield saw a record RaboDirect PRO12 home crowd for Edinburgh beating the attendance set […]
Vast imrovement from the 1sts The 1sts lost to Harlequins at the weekend despite a much improved performance…. This week seen a huge improvement in the all round performance of the 1st XV as the took on Belfast Harlequins in the Ulster League. The squad showed a different level of game management and awareness from […]
Following on from some heroic exploits by its teams in the European competitions, the RaboDirect PRO12 returns once again to centre stage, and with the prospect of the festive season upon us all the games this weekend are local derbies. Italy and Wales host two games before Christmas, with the remainder of the round being […]
Munster stand alone as the only club left with four from four as the tournament takes a break before resuming in 2012 with the critical Rounds 5 and 6 that will determine the prestigious quarter-finalists. CLICK HERE FOR 22 PAGE PULLOUT/DOWNLOAD SUPPLEMENT And the Heineken Cup takes that break on the back of a record […]
Get involved, play rugby and be part of something that rewards you all the time! Calvin Roe, referee and youth director @ Portadown RFC comments on the volunteer effort born of a passion for the game that sees families & friends provide an immense contribution to the local community. For everyone and the focus is […]
3rd XV vs CIYMS (7 – 7) Junior League Prior to kick off the teams observed one minute’s silence in memory of past President Pat Nelson. Two evenly matched teams played out a seven all draw. One penalty try each. As an experienced CI observer commented in the final quarter, “This game has been dominated […]
With the key back-to-back games about to get under way, and with the top two clubs in each Pool meeting each other home and away, Saracens return to Wembley Stadium on Saturday for their crunch Heineken Cup Pool 5 clash with the Ospreys determined not to suffer a second defeat at the home of English […]
Leinster were the big winners in the RaboDirect PRO12 Round 10 games played over the weekend in more ways than one – their 52-9 victory over Cardiff Blues brought with it the bonus point that took them clear at the top of the table. Ospreys, despite beating reigning champions Munster 19-13 on Saturday, slipped to […]
Totally MovemberFashionable Moustache hair has been grown, treated, brushed, lackered, dyed! and then sculpted into some of the best you’ll see Dungannon, Ards, Carrickfergus, Donaghadee & Banbridge, Dungannon, Civil Service, Malone, and lots more are involved with just some pictures below. A dedicated Ulster teams page has been set up by a local player so […]