Saturday August 30th marked the start of a new season, and indeed a new challenge for the Instonians 1st XV, as they began their first league campaign in Junior Qualifying rugby. A sense of anticipation, as well as oubvious nerves, was evident at Shaws Bridge before the game, with senior squad players quieter than usual […]
The Inst side deservedly won the Ophir 7S U16S tournamnet on Friday night in good 7s conditions and with a team of boyz playing very well together and working their way into major try scoring opportunities. Stephen Lamb acted as official Coach / Team Manager leading the boyz with that inner confidence of winners and […]
“The British Pathé archives, which were recently uploaded to YouTube, give us a fascinating glimpse into the old amateur era of Irish rugby – including the inaugural years of the Bateman Cup. Instonians RFC will officially be 95 years in existence on May 23. They experienced the disappointment of relegation from the Ulster Bank League […]
Brilliant day at the Easter tournament well supported by Ballymena RFC who had a really good day, played superbly and had an excellent day, few beers afterwards chillin in full on sunshine. Well done to the organisers, shots from all the games are LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Albums will be fully uploaded by 2300HRS Easter Monday CLICK HERE […]