Attendance 1200+ Team Coleraine Academical Institution Game: Schools’ Cup Quarter final Coach: Richard Beggs An incredible level of rugby played at a very high tempo coach Richard Beggs comments on the game and approach the school take. We counted 7+ rugby playing fields on our walk down to the game, so with a large playing […]
Methodist College progressed to the semi finals of the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup with an extremely hard fought 6-8 win over fierce rivals Royal Belfast Academical Institution at Osbourne Park. They were joined in the last four by Wallace HS, Sullivan Upper and Coleriane Academical Institution. Danske Bank Schools’ Cup quarter final results: RBAI 6 […]
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final Previews February 2014 There are four Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Final games scheduled for Saturday 22nd February. Undoubtedly, the “Match of the Day” will take place at Osbourne Park where the Royal Belfast Academical Institution team will host their close rivals from Methodist College in a replay of […]
Alan Gilpin Appointed Head of Rugby World Cup The International Rugby Board has announced the appointment of Alan Gilpin as Head of Rugby World Cup. Vastly experienced and with an impressive sport and business track record, Gilpin will start his new role in May and joins the governing body at an exciting time for a […]
Four interesting ties with the four Ulster Senior second xv sides capable of winning these games. Current Cup holders CIYMS have a tricky match at the Dub against the undefeated Queens seconds. Beaten finalists Cooke face a difficult game at Deramore against Quins second xv. With Quins first xv having no match this weekend, Cooke […]
Powerade Towns Cup Quarter Finals Four evenly matched games in the quarter finals of the Towns Cup this weekend. Clogher Valley would have to be the favourites this year, having appeared in five finals since 2006. They last won the trophy in 2012 and 2011. Other quarter finalists including Coleraine, Ballymena seconds, Ballymoney, Ballynahinch seconds, […]
IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2014 Set for Kick-Off The next generation of Pacific Rugby talent will be on display across Australia in the coming weeks when the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2014 kicks off on Friday February 21 in Perth. PRC 2014 will include the A teams from Australia’s Super Rugby franchises, Force, […]
The ‘Early Bird’ offer allows schools rugby fans in Ulster to save at least 20% if they purchase their ticket for the final before 8th March, meaning prices start at just £4 for children and £8 for adults. Transactions can be made over the counter at the Ravenhill Ticket Office or by visiting www.ticketmaster.co.uk. The […]