University of Ulster Coleraine 2nd XV came to Limepark on Saturday as unbeaten league leaders and were keen to maintain their fine start to the season. However it was Armoy who set the pace in the early stages with some aggressive attacking which kept the visitors pinned in their own 22. But for all Armoy’s […]
Hinch Let Quarter-Final Slip In Final Minutes Ballynahinch 34pts City Of Derry 40pts For the second year in succession City of Derry have knocked the Hinch out of the Ulster Senior Cup, but in truth this is a game that the Hinch had all but won by half time but failed to turn up for […]
BHSFP 8 – 47 Ophir Fixture: Cup Date: Saturday 22nd October 2011 KO: 14:30 OPHIR PASS ‘HIGH SCHOOL’ TEST The MCW Properties/Ballyvesey Recycling sponsored Ophir 1stXV team made the short journey to Greenisland on Saturday keen to continue their recent good run of form in this group stage game of the Gordon West cup. A […]
Good results for 1st’s and 2nd’s There were good home wins for the 1st’s in the Senior Cup and the 2nd’s in the league. Unfortunately the 3rd’s lost out to a very sharp and well drilled Ballynahinch 3rd XV in a Junior Section 1 league game. The 1st’s defeated Armagh for the second week in […]
This match was always going to be a match of attrition, Quins had lost heavily to Malone earlier in the season when they had gone down to 14 players and had a point to prove in this encounter. With a break in the Ulster Bank All Ireland League both sides had full strength sides to […]
After last weeks win against Donegal 2s the students had a much tougher task of Strabane 2s at the Sam Logan Stadium. A close fought encounter saw the students come out 10-9 winners against Strabane. From the whistle it was obvious the game was going to be physical and that every point would count as […]
Despite the bad weather of the past few weeks the pitch at Judges Road was in perfect condition. Dungannon kicked off in this 2nd XV league match. Although Derry cleared from the line out Dungannon secured the ball and the scrum half Gareth McGonigle cut through the Derry defence to score under the posts. Robin […]
Ballyclare 1st XV returned to Qual.2 league action at the Cloughan against local rivals Larne in a game sponsored by Newtownabbey Borough Council. The home side brought in Clotworthy,Byers and Tweed as the changes from the previous week against Queens. Larne had wind advantage in the first half but seldom looked like threatening the home […]
Two superb games, don;t know the scorelines but do know that the rugby was a high standard, well drilled and intelligent team work from all the sides – very interesting games! CLICK HERE FOR THE PICTURES & Some INTOUCH TV highlights to follow.
After a week’s break from rugby Donaghadee 1st XV returned to action last Saturday with a trip to Shaws Bridge to play Instonians 2nd XV in the second round of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup. Donaghadee’s eight try victory secures their place in the Quarter final draw and will give the unbeaten team renewed […]