Hungry for more, on tour to the IRFU 7s finals in Athlone., with a grass roots feel and a big pride in themselves & their City. The City Of Derry Rugby gospel is spreading its wings now with a growing confidence built on simple enjoyment of the sport. To a man & a coaching team […]
A very long season came to an end on Saturday for Ballyclare Rugby Club 4th XV with yet another victory at the grounds of Randalstown R.F.C.-a rather strange venue for the final of the Ravenhill Cup which is played for by the winners of the four Ulster Minor Leagues. In the semi finals Ballyclare 4ths […]
The steely determination, the sense of destiny the power! The off loads, the rucking, the pack! The Backs! The supporters! Emotion! Confidence! Ravenhill witnessed a legendary game last night. In the splendid glory of a generation of rugby warriors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [youtube 0WCepIBxYp4] Interviews and comments and 500+ pictures to follow
A rugby career that saw its earliest steps taken on the uneven long grass of the Old Rifle Park pitches back in the late 1980s passed another massive milestone when Rory Best led Ireland out on St Patrick’s Day at Twickenham. Having matched Keith Wood’s record as Ireland’s most capped hooker against Scotland last weekend, […]
Dromore were excellent, they excell in their discipline to the basics, their flair and skill for open rugby, their commitment & character. [youtube mCWh-2JGTis] Nothing quite like medallion rugby – Rab Irwin Digital Photography got 700 shots from both sides in the thriller!!!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SHOTS [youtube E0bnQIHFlVc]
The Quins Ladies had an impressive win against newcomers to AIL 2N, NUIM Barnhall. It was a fantastic day for rugby with the Quins Ladies making the most of the excellent conditions to run in 13 tries. Ilse van Staden and Collette Broome were impressive on debut with Lucy Woodhouse, Michele Laffin and Alannah Fowley […]
Inishowen 52 – Finn Valley 10 September 10th 2011 Report by Jeremy Blackman The opening day of the 2011-2012 season is one which could be marked down in history, not because the sun shone for the whole 80 minutes, but at the start of Inishowen RFC’s 40th season, they were honoured to be the inaugural […]