The Harden Cup This was a repeat of the Forster Cup semi final when Dungannon won by a margin of five points (12-7) in what would be considered a low scoring game. This game was won by one score again, three points, in what was definitely a low scoring game. It was a tight match […]
2nd XV vs Ballymoney (22 – 17) Kukri Conference League The II XV had another successful game in the Kukri Conference League with a 22-17 win over Ballymoney at Kilraughts Road. Ballymoney controlled the game for most of the first quarter retaining possession and playing for territory. Dungannon defended well keeping play outside their twenty-two […]
1st XV vs BRUFF (21 – 8) Ulster Bank All Ireland League CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES On a fine afternoon for rugby at Stevenson Park Bruff kept Dungannon pinned in their half for most of the first quarter. Dungannon’s defence, superbly marshalled by Captain Paul Magee, held although they conceded a penalty converted by outhalf […]
We arrived at Holywood. It was a touch and go decision whether the game would be played. All parties decided to proceed. This Forster Cup game was on! Both these teams had clearly benefited from excellent coaching and all the years of experience that various players had. For example a Holywood prop played the entire […]
For many years now we have been covering the following tournaments in club rugby in Ulster and have often wondered – Who are these people, Forster, McCambley, Crawford? Thanks to the work of Colm O’Kane who has completed some work experience for us, we bring you the below potted history of some of the tournaments […]
Smiles all round for Enniskillen Captain Ben Hamilton and try scorers James Prenter and Ross Duncan at the end of the Forsters Cup Final. Enniskillen eventually came out top in this hard fought Forsters Cup Final against Monaghan at Ravenhill with a late try by Ross Duncan taking the final score to 18 -10. Enniskillen got out […]