Go Newry ladies RFC I XV – They played their first game of rugby on Sunday. The game was arranged as four 20 minute quarters and as each quarter progressed we could visibly see the girls grow. They went form hesitant and unsure to full on no hesitation hitting tackles and rucks, so much so […]
What a run, the dreams and aspirations, the thrill and exitement of the cup run. The stuff of dreams, and what a final it was. The highest level or rugby (something that Ulster clubs are used to) played at an electric pace. Banbridge RFC have grown with every game moving forward – Thanks to them […]
They played their hearts out. With skill and massive pride in the jersey. For a town with rugby just starting to take off, this band of brothers played an open attacking brand of rugby with flair and skill. It was brilliant to watch and the supporters were delighted and proud. We got 198 pictures link […]
Methodist College I XV defend Pirrie Park against old firm rivals Campbell. These two sides know each other so well, Methody however will be pleased with the winning outcome. Beautiful conditions bar an off putting crossfield wind. The atmosphere was electric and only a few months from now the stakes will not have changed but […]
We arrived at Pirrie Park in near perfect conditions save a particularly troublesome wind blowing left to right across the pitch making for some issue in passing which both teams coped with superbly. The standard was very high indeed with players missing the Campbell found themselves in a position to try out some alternative game […]
Following on from last weeks hughely successful session coach Alasdair McKee held session 2 at Cooke Rugby Club last night and an excellent turnout of players travelled from far and wide to attend. With Ulster Rugby Clubs on the up all over the province most obvious at the AIL Level where we get to compete […]
Paddy Wallace will miss the trip to Welford Road after he had an operation to repair tendon damage in his thumb. The injury was picked up last weekend against Clermont Auvergne and is likely to keep the centre on the sidelines for 6-8 weeks. Nevin Spence is promoted to the starting XV in his place […]
The training session included a select list of players joined by Cookstown RFC I XV who relished the opportunity to play against some of the best players around. To view the pictures on the night CLICK HERE (pictures and interview compiled by Daron Patterson Photography) & the coaches interview is below: bring on the training […]