No fixtures in Qualifying One this weekend due to the All Ireland Junior Cup semi finals. In Qualifying Two Ballyclare remain out in front on 32 points. Four points ahead of their nearest rivals Randalstown with a game in hand. Both these sides were due to meet at Nelisbrook Park this weekend. With Ballyclare due […]
Congratulations to Queens Univ on winning the First Trust Senior Cup at Ravenhill tonight after defeating Ballynahinch 16 – 10 in a highly entertaining final. Tries by Queens Captain Stuart McIIwaine and winger Michael McAuley along with two Ritchie McMaster penalties allowed the students to withstand a late assault by the County Down side. Ballynahinch […]
No games in Qualifying One due to Junior Cup semi finals this weekend. Firstly must congratulate Clogher Valley and Portadown on their progress to the semi finals of the All Ireland Junior Cup. Both clubs now face difficult away trips to Skibbereen and Enniscorthy on Saturday the 14th December and will welcome a break from […]
Two weeks of AIL rugby coming up before the Xmas break. For the twelve Ulster clubs there was jubilation and disappointment at the weekend. In Divison 1A Ballynahinch finally secured that all important first win in defeating Garryowen 18 – 6 at Ballymacarn. In Division 1B Belfast Harlequins recorded their third win on the trot […]
Two fascinating cup semi finals for decision this weekend. Hopefully the Autumnal weather favours the occasion to allow the four sides to display their attacking qualities. For the winners they will step out on to the redeveloped Ravenhill on Wednesday the 11th December to challenge for this magnificent trophy. We wish all four teams well […]
Limited programme confined to six fixtures in Qualifying Two, Three and Four. In Qualifying Two Ballyclare remain at the top followed by Lisburn, Randalstown and Omagh. Well done to Lisburn and Randalstown. Strabane remain without a win after their home league game last Saturday against league leaders Ballyclare was postponed due to a water logged […]
Down to the last eight teams in this season’s Junior Cup. This includes current holders Clogher Valley and their final opponents Ballynahinch seconds. 2011 winners Donaghadee and their opponents Coleraine. Current Qualifying league One and Two league leaders Portadown and Ballyclare along with the inform Ballymoney and the winners over Ballymena seconds and Randalstown in […]