Team 1 to 17: Conor Gallagher, Glen Baxter, Josh Cregan, Michael Blackwood, Paddy Bell, Robert Whitten, Paddy Marks, Matthew Keane, Fraser Wright, Zach Finlay, David Scott, Joe Fryers, Marcus Hart, Robbie Martin, Harry Martin, Brian Hughes Cooke kicked off this home clubs derby at Shawsbridge. Conditions were fine, with hazy sunshine and a light wind. […]
1st XV win 8-3 at CIYMS in league Instonians defeat CI to maintain their amazing winning sequence in league and cup this season. CIYMS 3 – Instonians 8, 12 win in the league!! Instonians kicked off this away league game at Belmont. There was a bitterly cold, strong, gusty wind which blew diagonally in their […]
Instonians Senior Rugby Squad take on the “Ironfit” Challenge!!! Instonians Senior Rugby section looked for a change in routine and Director of Rugby, Brian Barrett (aka “Tanky”) duly obliged. Over 30 players and coaches switched training to the “Ironfit” Gym facility based off the Queens Road, in the Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Stephen Bell of “Ironfit” […]
Instonians keep it in the family When it comes to family orientated rugby clubs, Instonians is in a league of their own. At a recent family fun day at Shaw’s Bridge there were no less than three generations of one family playing Touch rugby together. Grandfather and past president Alan Sweeney (69) took to the […]
2nd XV win 24-19 at home to Ballymoney 2nd XV in Cup Instonians 2nd XV v Ballymoney 2nd XV Crawford cup 2nd round @ Shawsbridge Score: 24-19 Scorers: Adam McCarthy try, Ross O’Donnell 2 tries, Richard McCarthy:1penalty, 3 Conversions Man of the match: Rab Brown This was a game of two halves in which Instonians […]
1st XV win 13-6 at belfast Harlequins 2nd XV in McCrea Cup 2015 and Instonians continue their winning run! Harlequins 2nds 6 – Instonians 13 Harlequins kicked off this first round McCrea Cup game at their home grounds in Deramore Park. It was bright sunny day although quite cold. They faced a much changed Instonians’ side […]