What at times has seemed like a never ending story finally drew to a close last Saturday whenever Holywood entertained Virginia at Kerr Park in their last league game of the season. The league campaign has lasted a full eight months with its usual ups and downs but the season finale was well worth the […]
ClICK HERE FOR 50+ PICTURES Saturday saw the possible onset of summer as Holywood entertained Newry in a league match at Kerr Park. The sun shone on a good crowd and with both sides intent on playing open rugby the stage was set for an entertaining afternoon. Although Holywood would eventually come out on the […]
Lurgan were the visitors to Kerr Park last Saturday and with the firsts having no game the sidelines were crowded with spectators wanting to see what the seconds were up to in their league. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES The weather was set fair for a fast open game although there was a stiff breeze blowing […]
Since the corresponding fixture back in September finished honours even at 17 all this was always going to be a tight encounter at Neillsbrook. For the opening 10 minutes while ‘Town looked to be in control no quarter was given by the visitors. It took a clever kick through from Laverty which McCann did well […]
Randalstown 1st XV 33 Virginia 5 After a recent disappointing defeat at home to Newry Randalstown 1sts were back in action on Saturday at Neillsbrook, this time entertaining Virginia. With a raft of regulars unavailable it was a much changed side that took the field and it took ten minutes for them to find their […]
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 […]
After a week of rain the Newry pitch held up well under pressure from two heavy packs. Newry kicked off playing towards the clubhouse. Good pressure from the Newry back row lead to Holywood errors. Both teams where guilty of sloppy kicking not capitalising on penalty’s. Captain Connor Marshall drove the attacking side back well […]
A for sale sign has been positioned on the railings in front of Holywood RFC grounds. After recieving various emails and questions we decided to find out more. Both Holywood RFC and North Down Borough council submitted the following statements: “Council, working in partnership with Holywood Rugby Football and Cricket Club, recently instructed its agents […]