Formerly known as the Elite Athlete Entry Scheme it is designed to assist talented young sports performers in gaining access to a quality education at the University of Ulster whilst attaining success at the highest levels within their chosen sport. Picture:Scrum Half Glenn Bailey Left and Backrow Vice Capt. Ollie Millar Right The Scheme recognises […]
Two seriously good rugby teams played the Crawford Cup Final today at Ravenhill. Professionally kitted out, with all the back up support staff and a throng of supporters eagerly awaiting the hope that their side would be bringing home the silverware. [youtube 3wfNcr_japQ] [youtube LG6F1xQLuRA] CLICK HERE FOR 135 Photos From Both Sides. Video highlights […]
League leaders Armagh rolled into Coleraine in midweek intent on stretching their advantage at the top of the table but under the Sandel Lodge lights, they came up short, conceding 5 tries to a home XV that is currently playing some great rugby. A large and appreciative crowd witnessed a contest that was a fine […]
ARMAGH Rugby 0 v CLOGHER VALLEY Rugby 31 Armagh entertained their neighbours, Clogher Valley, in the semi-final of the Powerade Towns Cup last Saturday afternoon. The Armagh side were still numb from the humbling 33-17 league defeat they had suffered from Coleraine on Wednesday evening. When the Clogher army of supporters arrived en mass at […]
Ballymena 20-22 Quins Match Photos McComb 1try,Macklin 1try, 1Penalty try, O’Connor 2c, 1p Wheels get put back on in style with a great win over Mena! Quins visited Eaton Park for a vitally important All Ireland Division 2 league match. The Quins side on – paper was a strong one with Neil McComb, Adam Macklin […]
With an injury crisis at Barban Hill Jacques Benade had a tough week at training preparing a youthful looking Dromore side to take on Coleraine in the League. Jamie Kirk, Adam McDonald and Bryan Davidson came into the pack and the backline was rearranged with Mathew Russell playing at 10 Lloyd McDonald, Andrew Graham were […]
Over the past ten days or so we have witnessed some very dramatic events which will influence end results of the qualifying one league race! Last Saturday saw the up and coming side in Ulster, Academy, come to the Palace Grounds with their intentions clearly to knock Armagh off their game. Academy only gained promotion […]
Last night’s opening match in the 32nd Annual Nutty Krust floodlit tournament saw the host club’s U 19s finish as convincing first round winners against last year’s beaten finalists Coleraine in an exciting encounter. The host’s intentions were clear right from the kick off as they regained possession of out half Robert Thompson’s kick and […]
After watching Campbell v Methody we made the short journey to Shaws Bridge home of Instonians rugby to watch Instonians III XV take on Coleraine II XV. In good sunshine, both teams warmed up. Both looked well drilled and prepared for battle. Pictures link on next line and scroll down for video clips below this […]