UUC 1st XV traveled to Omagh knowing a win on the road would secure the league title and promotion to Qualifying 1. [youtube FPL9_iGBWgI] Omagh had four penalties in the first 20 minutes converting only two of them. 10 mins before half-time UUC’s first score was from Jamie Ball intercepting an Omagh pass and running […]
The AEG Grassroots Rugby campaign is back for 2012. For your chance to win your club one of 40 complete team kits and an AEG 9 series washing machine, apply below. Not only will you receive an AEG Ultimate Kit and Laundry Package, teams can also win training days with rugby legends at their club, […]
The fans, clapped and clapped at the end of one of the best quarter finals we have seen. Its top flight, its Ballymena Academy. The tradition, the school rugby fervour……. families and community playing with a smile on their faces and a seriousness about excellence which makes this school one of the best in the […]
Fresh from a 17-0 semi-final home win over Newry, Ards Ladies were mentally and physically ready for the final against Letterkenny at Ballymoney RFC. Both teams played extremely well, however Letterkenny took an edge in the first half, including 3 tries, that Ards couldn’t pull back. One of the highlights of Ards’ first half was […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Rugby announced on Friday 16th Dec 2011 that centre Paddy Wallace and prop Tom Court have each agreed new contracts to remain playing in Ireland. Paddy Wallace has signed a one year deal which will see him contracted to the IRFU and Ulster Rugby until June 2013 while […]
Photo caption: (L-R) Andy Irvine, Alesha Dixon and Sir Ian McGeechan in London following the announcement of FirstCape’s sponsorship of the British & Irish Lions 2013 Tour to Australia Sir Ian McGeechan, 2009 British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Andy Irvine, British & Irish Lions Tour Manager, and singer and Strictly Come Dancing star Alesha […]
Rugby World Cup Limited has announced that USA and Ireland will commemorate the members of the Rugby community who died in 9/11 attacks at their opening Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool C Match in New Plymouth on Sunday, September 11. Ten years to the day from the events of September 11, 2001, both teams will […]