The Iron Maidens will be in action again next Sunday, 12th February, as they face Letterkenny in the Cup Final. A venue has not been confirmed by the Branch yet for this final, but it is likely to be at Rainey Old Boys in Magherafelt. Please watch the Ards RFC Website for confirmation CLICK HERE […]
This match was played in some terrible conditions as the skys opened up for several hours before kick off. (picture from a previous game) Both teams however slogged it out in a mud bath to provide a very entertaining display. The visitors went on the attack right from the KO, but Ards defended well and […]
Club News – Ards Prepare for Sligo This week Sligo RFC visit Hamilton Park for an AIL clash! Newly promoted Sligo who are seven points ahead of Ards in the League will be arriving as confident favourites for this encounter, but Ards Head Coach Mervyn Tweed will have different ideas as he continues to prepare […]
The Competitions Committee decided on a knock out cup competition so as the existing Development League is not being replicated. In order to arrive at 4 teams the first round will be to eliminate 1 team. A subsidiary plate competition will be organised for those teams who get knocked out in the early stages to […]
We are pleased to report that U-15 players Joel DePledge and Patrick Clarke are joining the Ulster Regional Development Squad at the end of the month. Both have excelled in their appearances this year and fully deserve their opportunities. Some achievement as both are in their first full season of league rugby and have superb […]
Belfast Harlequins 2nd XV 22 Randalstown 1st XV 27 For the 2nd successive Saturday Randalstown 1sts came out on top in the Conference league, this time at the expense of Harlequins 2nds up at Deramore Park. Again personnel were reshuffled due to injury and unavailability and this Saturday 3rd XV Player Niall Johnston was handed […]
Crushing victory over Civil Service It took Grosvenor about ten minutes to shake off the rustiness of a four week lay-off before they cut loose against Civil Service and ran in a bagful of tries in both the first and second half periods. Their dominant set piece play gave them a steady stream of possession […]
Ards Mini Rugby returned to training on Sunday past All age groups were present from P2 to U13s, some players were missing, this is a reminder to all parents that training is back on after the Christmas break. On Sunday 15th January the Minis travel to near rivals Donaghadee to play matches. Coaches will confirm […]