Armagh inflict heavy defeat on Ards seconds Armagh seconds played Ards in a second fifteen league fixture on Saturday at the palace grounds. It was only 6 minutes into the game when good support play by Joe Coventry earned him an early try at the posts. With the conversion by Matthew Steenson, the home side […]
First Defeat Of The Season Roesiders Glorious sunshine greeted qualifying three’s two top teams in Glynn last Saturday in a game that would go along way in deciding the race for promotion back to qualifying two. With a breeze in their backs Limavady took the game to the hosts and for the opening 15mins were […]
THREES BOUNCE BACK WITH A WIN After their heart breaking last second defeat to Civil Service last weekend Saturday afternoon saw a blue sky at Donaldson Park and the spectators were out in force, not only to watch the 1st XV but the side line was also packed on the ‘wee’ pitch to cheer on […]
Ireland U-19s Can Take Positives From Narrow Defeat The Ireland Under-19s, sponsored by PwC, were denied their second successive victory over France at Templeville Road this afternoon when full-back Valentin Saurs struck for a late match-winning try for the visitors……….. for the full story follow this link http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/fixturesandresults/31632.php Number 8 Ross Todd, pictured during the […]
Armagh seconds met Queens second in a 2nd xv encounter at the Dub in Belfast on Saturday. Captain for the day Matthew Steenson elected to play into the strong wind against a useful Queens side. After 10 minutes, with play brought into the Queen’s 22, Andy Hughes playing his first game of the season drove […]
Ballynahinch made an explosive start to this encounter determined to put the set backs of recent weeks well and truly behind them. Playing towards the clubhouse in the first half with the advantage of a cross field breeze…….. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EXPLOSIVE STORY
Donegal Town RFC 1sts travelled to Monaghan on Saturday for a quarter final showdown with the home team. It was a game the Donegal side were looking forward to as they were on a four match winning streak and so confidence was high. However things as always with sport didn’t go to plan. Monaghan got […]
The Iron Maidens will be in action again next Sunday, 12th February, as they face Letterkenny in the Cup Final. A venue has not been confirmed by the Branch yet for this final, but it is likely to be at Rainey Old Boys in Magherafelt. Please watch the Ards RFC Website for confirmation CLICK HERE […]
Armoy travelled to a very wet muddy and cold Moss Road Carndonagh to face league leaders Inishowen . In the first half Armoy were playing into a very strong wind and at times hail stones and the Inishowen forwards used this advantage well and successfully kept Armoy pinned back inside their own 22 for most […]
Ward hat-trick helps Bann to win over Naas BANBRIDGE 1STs 39 Naas 10 A hat-trick of tries from Brendan Ward (pictured) set Banbridge on their way to a comprehensive win over Naas, a result which lifts them into third place in Division 2B of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League. The Kiwi full-back struck just three […]