Kildare travelled up to play Dungannon (under 10s only) at 12.00 on Saturday as a pre match warm up for the I XV who where playing Bruff. A special day for all concerned. A big thanks to Willie Dunn (Kildare) for travelling and to Ken Montgomery (Dgn mini convenor). A brilliant day was had by […]
Dungannon were worthy winners of this top of the table clash at Stevenson Park. An impressive performance saw Gannon claim the winning bonus point after fifty-five minutes and then shut up shop despite Quins best efforts to get on the scoreboard. Playing with the wind at their backs Harlequins were first to have the opportunity […]
Boxing Day is the traditional date for the Kyle Cup, although in recent years it has been the 2nd XVs of Dungannon and Ballymena who have contested the trophy. This year Ballymena brought the cup back to Eaton Park with a 38-15 win. Captain John Nicholl is pictured receiving it from Dungannon President John Beattie.
1st XV vs Rainey OB (29 – 17) Ulster Senior League Although conditions were heavy underfoot at Hatrick Park the rain stayed away for the duration of the game. Both teams were keen to attack but Dungannon’s greater experience and more clinical finishing counted in the end as they achieved the bonus league point when […]
While First Trust Ulster League leaders Dungannon had to field without their Ulster Ravens contingent,Rainey Old Boys chose to rest a number of regulars for their meeting at Hatrick Park.And while Rainey’s young squad gave a good account of themselves,Dungannon had enough power up front to establish a winning lead midway through the second half […]
3rd XV vs Ballymena (57 – 12) Junior League The country cousins met at Stevenson Park on a dull, cold but dry December afternoon. Ballymena kicked off but Dungannon went on the attack immediately when Jonny Toal went through only to be caught by the Ballymena full back. Dungannon maintained the pressure for fully fifteen […]
3rd XV vs CIYMS (7 – 7) Junior League Prior to kick off the teams observed one minute’s silence in memory of past President Pat Nelson. Two evenly matched teams played out a seven all draw. One penalty try each. As an experienced CI observer commented in the final quarter, “This game has been dominated […]
Valley U19 I XV remain unbeaten and in pole postion now to win the section. With a heavy pitch and playing against the slope, but with the wind, Valley, with several key players missing, started the stronger but could not put the phases of play together to put Dungannon under any serious pressure. For much […]
Junior League A hard fought win in Lisburn as both fifteens battled against the elements. Lisburn had wind advantage in the first half and turned around 6 – 0 ahead through two penalties. Dungannon dug in in second half and three excellent Gareth Graham penalties put them three points ahead. 6 – 9 In the […]
After a run of four defeats by UCC Dungannon emerged with a well earned bonus point win. Conditions were bad with a blustery wind blowing down the pitch couple with driving rain for most of the match. Although Dungannon were always in control they left it until the second half to assert their authority over […]