Shock horror in the ranks, as tour court officals bump up charges. But young Ards men do the business on the pitch to put smiles on everyone’s face The entire tour party took a well earned lie in after celebrating well into the wee hours. However it wasn’t long before bleary eyed faces headed to […]
Ards U15 squad departed Ulster’s fair shores on a mid morning sailing full of anticipation of an excellent tour and sadly absent of coach Ricky Sadler, who was unable to join due to work commitments, although rumours were circulating that it was an attempt to avoid Court proceedings. After a high spirited ferry and coach […]
Magners Junior League. This was a good performance by the IVs. Although under pressure in the first quarter Ards defended stoutly and Dungannon had to wait until almost half time before they scored an all important second try and ran out convincing winners 48-0. The first minute produced a significant clash that mirrored the first […]
The sun shone at Hamilton Park where Ards and Rainey Old Boys both included several fringe players in their line-up for their First Trust Ulster League game.It was in the final quarter that Rainey’s greater all-round quality really told,their improved accuracy enabling them to run in five of their eight tries,five of which were converted. […]
Malone wish to acknowledge the Ards U19 was an under strength side and have known those times themselves. Rugby is a great sport where competitors in the heat of battle will be true to the game but in the spirit of the game will remain friends. We look forward to covering this Malone side moving […]
Wednesday night saw the next installment of the first round matches take place of this years Nutty Krust Floodlit Tournament. The draw brought together Ards Under 19s v Carrick Under 19s. There was a minutes silence before the game in respect of Patsy Irwin, mother of Brian, Niall and Lyn (Irwins Bakery, Sponsors of the […]