The KO was last night at 6.15pm. 22 teams are registered in the Spring session for 5 weeks of great grea times. Healthy, fit and having fun! We got 171 pictures CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM InTouch TV highlights to follow + interviews!! for the Ulster Tag facebook page click HERE – its called Ulster […]
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, […]
Today’s athlete needs rejuvenation and recovery in order to maintain optimum health, and performance. Many trainers and coaches tout rigorous exercises and athletic programs, denying their athletes the ability to effectively recover from intense training regimes. The athlete’s body needs a balanced internal environment (homeostasis) in order to maximize their potential. Many physiological dysfunctions and […]
As the two outstanding fixtures, Aironi v Munster, and Newport Gwent Dragons v Cardiff Blues, have been played since the last full round of the RaoDirect PRO12, fixtures, all teams have now completed 17 games. However the results did not have any impact on the positions of teams in the table, and both losing sides, […]
The hearts were broken and the dreams dashed as the game got away from the valiant Sullivan Medallion side, but they are fighters a trait that runs through all of rugby and when the going gets tough the tough get going. Plans will be laid for next year, various players will migrate through the immense […]
Inishowen 78 – 3 Ballymoney. As the Ulster Minor League North heads towards the business end of the season the title race is wide open with four teams battling to finish on top. The first Saturday in February saw two top of the table clashes as Inishowen travelled to Uuc knowing that a youthful bunch […]
UUC RFC I XV 28 v 28 Bangor RFC I XV On a good pitch and in perfect weather, Bangor took on league leaders UUC at Coleraine. Having taken a quick lead, Bangor fell behind as the result of unforced errors. However, despite trailing by 14 points, they fought back to draw the game at […]
The side shows a balance between youth and experience, with nine of the match day 22 uncapped at senior level. Gavin Duffy will be the man with that experience in the back three, with David Kearney and Simon Zebo starting on the wings. Nevin Spence and Eoin O’Malley will form a new centre partnership at […]
With Armagh not having a league fixture in 2012 yet it was always going to be tricky for coach, Andy Hughes, to retain match fitness within his squad. Although Armagh’s season has been a little erratic so far, the season took on a brighter complexion on New Year’s Eve when they pulled off a fine […]
IT was another disappointing day at the office for Armagh on Saturday as they slipped to an Ulster Senior League defeat at the Palace Grounds against Ballynahinch. The game was far from a classic on a day when free flowing rugby was missing from both sides. Both sides were locked at 3-3 at half time […]