Two weeks of AIL rugby coming up before the Xmas break. For the twelve Ulster clubs there was jubilation and disappointment at the weekend. In Divison 1A Ballynahinch finally secured that all important first win in defeating Garryowen 18 – 6 at Ballymacarn. In Division 1B Belfast Harlequins recorded their third win on the trot […]
Final matches in the Group stages of the Gordon West Cup take place this weekend. In Group A It is between PSNI, Ophir and BHSFP for the two places. Group B Larne and Holywood have secured the top two places. Group C Donegal and Letterkenny would be favourites. Group D It is between Monaghan, Newry […]
Key fixture this weekend is the match between Ballyclare and Omagh at the Cloughan, that could decide the outcome of the league this season. It is a must win game for the Tyrone side if they are to maintain their pursuit of Ballyclare. A win for Omagh could allow teams like Lisburn, Academy, Randalstown and […]
All Ireland League action returns this Saturday with three crucial weeks of league action coming up for all the Ulster clubs. Divisons 1A &1B will then resume playing in the AIL on Sat 4th January 2014 with the Division 2A&2B sides not playing until the 11th January. Congratulations to both Ballynahinch 1st xv and Queens […]
QUALIFYING THREE Holywood 39 Donegal 24 Click HERE for the pictures Kerr Park welcomed league leaders Donegal to North Down for this contest between two of the leagues promotion contenders. Holywood stalwart Hugo Perry had ensured the playing surface was in perfect condition for the occasion. Donegal were missing their regular scrum half Declan Gallagher […]
Two fascinating cup semi finals for decision this weekend. Hopefully the Autumnal weather favours the occasion to allow the four sides to display their attacking qualities. For the winners they will step out on to the redeveloped Ravenhill on Wednesday the 11th December to challenge for this magnificent trophy. We wish all four teams well […]
There are thirteen fixtures to be played in Qualifying One, Two, Three and Four this Saturday. In Qualifying One there are five fixtures in Round Seven with current champions Portadown and Clogher Valley sitting top with 26 pts followed closely by CIYMS and Bangor on 22pts and Ballymoney on 21pts. Three pts separate Donaghadee, Dromore, […]
Limited programme confined to six fixtures in Qualifying Two, Three and Four. In Qualifying Two Ballyclare remain at the top followed by Lisburn, Randalstown and Omagh. Well done to Lisburn and Randalstown. Strabane remain without a win after their home league game last Saturday against league leaders Ballyclare was postponed due to a water logged […]
Down to the last eight teams in this season’s Junior Cup. This includes current holders Clogher Valley and their final opponents Ballynahinch seconds. 2011 winners Donaghadee and their opponents Coleraine. Current Qualifying league One and Two league leaders Portadown and Ballyclare along with the inform Ballymoney and the winners over Ballymena seconds and Randalstown in […]
Qualifying League Preview Sat 2nd November 2013. By George Millar Firstly we must congratulate Portadown and Clogher Valley on their first round wins in the All Ireland Junior Cup. There was disappointment for Donaghadee who lost narrowly to Dundalk 12 – 10 and CIYMS who were overwhelmed by 2013 finalists Enniscorthy 25 – 0. This […]