The Ireland Women’s Team to play Wales in their opening game of the Women’s RBS 6 Nations Championship in Ashbourne RFC on Friday has been named. The side has a new look and includes two new caps in the starting fifteen and a further four uncapped players in the replacements. Newcomer Ashleigh Baxter will earn […]
Old Wesley 12 BANBRIDGE 1STs 35 Banbridge won the last of three mid-season friendlies in emphatic style, running in seven unconverted tries at Donnybrook in their final outing before the All-Ireland League programme resumes. On the two previous weekends Bann had put in battling, although ultimately losing, performances against Malone and Queen’s. The two Ulster […]
Quins go joint top of the league after winning derby clash. B. Harlequins 19 Ballynahinch 13 Porter Kicks ‘Quins To Derby Win CLICK HERE FOR 12 Action shots Scrum half Ian Porter showed his value to Belfast Harlequins once again as he landed three clinching penalties in this confidence-boosting victory over Ballynahinch. It was always […]
The draw for the semi-finals of the Ulster Bank Bateman Cup has taken place, with the four provincial cup winners facing off in a battle for All-Ireland glory. The All-Ireland Cup competition returned to its roots last season with the reintroduction of the Bateman Cup, ending with Bruff beating Dungannon in the April decider. The […]
Qualifying League Two Omagh 31 v Letterkenny 5 A hat trick of tries by Neil Browne saw Omagh claim a bonus point win over a plucky Letterkenny outfit and secure top spot in Qualifying League Two at Christmas. Never a classic encounter, the home side had too much all round ability for the Co. Donegal […]
Ulster Branch Senior Community Rugby Officer Darren McGuigan ran a girls youth development day in Letterkenny recently. Girls from Finn Valley, Donegal Town, Letterkenny, Inishowen and Cavan took part in a programme aimed at improving skills and understanding of the game at under age level. The sessions were led by local Donegal Club Community Rugby […]
Valley go Top with 52-0 win over Dromore With Donaghadee only drawing at Ballymoney, Valley moved joint top with a game in hand. 2nds and 3rds both lose heavily 2nds lost away 7-38 to a strong Ballynahinch side while 3rds lost away to Cooke 5-21. Bad result for 2nds as Ballynahinch now top table. Valley […]
An Ireland under 18 schools squad has been selected for a training camp which will be held in Dublin from December 28th – 30th. The squad will be under the direction of Head Coach Terry McMaster and assistant coaches Kenny Hooks and Paul Barr. The three day camp will culminate with a competitive game against […]