This game was always going to be a test for Armagh. Last week’s convincing win against Ards was now history. Saturday’s opposition, Instonians, one of the most respected clubs in Ulster rugby promised to be a much stiffer test. They play in a league above Armagh so it was always going to throw a tremendous […]
City of Derry travelled to Deramore Park to play a very confident Harlequins outfit that had easily disposed of Malone in the first round of the Senior Ulster league. However, it was Derry who hit the ground running and after absorbing some early Quins pressure took control of the game playing some superb rugby to […]
Armagh seconds played Instonians seconds in a league game at the palace grounds on Saturday. The game started off at a frantic pace with the young Inst team showing their intentions from the kick off by running the ball at every opportunity. Inst scored a try wide out after 5 minutes through their pacy winger […]
Saturday saw Armagh open their season by hosting Ards in their first game of the Ulster League. There was always going to be a certain degree of apprehension hanging bout the Palace Grounds since this was the first game to be played since being promoted into the senior league. The last time these two teams […]
City of Derry started their competitive season in style when they comprehensively defeated Banbridge in their Ulster League fixture on Saturday last at Judges Road by three try’s to one. Banbridge had narrowly missed out on promotion to All Ireland League Division 2A along with Derry last season when they were narrowly beaten in a […]
City of Derry RFC V Banbridge Saturday 27th August 2011@ Judges Road, Kick-off; 3pm City of Derry Rugby Club start their new season this Saturday at home to Banbridge in the Ulster Senior League with a 3pm Kick-off. The game will be preceded by City of Derry 2nd XV playing their Banbridge counterparts in the […]
Over 28 four ball groupings competed at Loughgall Country Park in fine conditions. By 7 o’clock there were some very tired faces arriving at The Palace Grounds for the prize-giving and barbeque reception. The Club president, Andrew Nesbitt, presented the prizes and extended hearty thanks to all the competitors and sponsors who donated prizes as […]