Despite the weathermen’s darkest predictions Saturday turned into a beautiful afternoon for Donaghadee’s first Qualifying League One game of the season at Donaldson Park. The visitors were newly promoted University of Ulster Coleraine who won Qualifying Two last season. The Dee greeted the game with not a little trepidation remembering their own arrival in Q1 […]
The draw for the 2012/13 Ulster Bank All Ireland Junior Cup took place at the IRFU offices on Lansdowne Road today. The draw was made by Stephen Hilditch, Domestic Game Chairman and Ian McILrath, Chairman of the All Ireland League Committee. A. Newbridge v Richmond B. Crosshaven v Monivea C. Kanturk v Westport D. Our […]
Summer 2012 appeared at Donaldson Park to usher the new season in on Saturday last when Donaghadee welcomed Queens, Limavady and Suttionians to a Mini Tournament. Although the crowds of spectators basked in the unfamiliar weather the heat proved difficult for the players who certainly aren’t used to preforming in those temperatures. The tournament took […]
The new season for Donaghadee Rugby Club begins this Saturday (18th) when we host Queens University Belfast, Suttonians and Limavady to Donaldson Park for a Pre-Season Tournament. The Dee are delighted to welcome Senior opposition in the form of Queens who are currently in AIL 2A and Suttonians who play in AIL 2B. Former Dee […]
Sessions are every Tuesday & Thursday at 7:30pm and every Saturday at 9am (that’s right – 9am… leaves plenty of time for other summer Saturday activities). If you are current player (who hasn’t been there yet) or former Dee player then get yourself down to Donaldson Park and Paul & Stuart will have a warm […]
At the Club AGM held last Thursday night in Donaldson Park the following were elected to serve the Club in office for Season 2012/13: President: Bill Boomer Chairman: Ronnie Porter Vice-Chairman: Ian Fleming Hon. Sec.: Peter Matthews Hon. Match Sec.: Francis Porter Council: Derek Martindale, Jim Lyttle, Peter McQuillan, Stuart Hennessey and Hans Hans Arthur […]