Malone hosed Belfast rivals Queens University on Saturday in their AIL 2A clash. Both teams had met earlier this season in the Ulster League and Malone won on that occasion by 31-7. Both sides were not at full strength with McKinney missing for Queens and Wilson and Joyce for Malone. A large crowd were in […]
After the recent excitement of cup fever at Donaldson Park Donaghadee travelled to Kilraghts Road on Saturday knowing that only a win would guarantee them staying on top of the Qualifying One league table on Saturday evening. After a narrow win at home to Ballymoney earlier in the season, this encounter was going to be […]
A Heineken Cup Pool match is set to attract a crowd of more than 40,000 for the second successive Saturday when defending champions Leinster and Bath Rugby clash at the Aviva Stadium in a key Pool 3 match as the tournament moves into the second half of the group stages. There were 41,063 fans at […]
With the All Ireland League taking a break until late January, Banbridge now turn their attention to the imminent trip to Ravenhill for the Ulster Senior Cup Final against Ballymena. Ravenhill appearances were a regular occurrence for Banbridge’s 1st XV in the late 80’s and 90’s when they dominated Junior rugby in Ulster. However, promotion […]
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 […]
Having recorded a comfortable win against Donaghadee earlier in the league, hopes were high for this 1st round match. However, they surpassed their previous effort, winning by 57 points to 3. Bangor had high hopes for this 1st round clash in the McCambley Cup against local rivals Donaghadee, given their earlier meeting in the league […]