Enniskillen 6 UUC 8 with 7 changes through injury and unavailability made the difficult task of travelling to fortress Enniskillen even more challenging for the uni side, but by 4pm it was job done and four vital league points secured for the young student team. With a strong wind straight down the field the home […]
On Saturday 14 January, Cookstown RFC made the long journey across the border to play County Cavan Rugby Club in the Minor League. Due to injuries and unavailability of key personnel, the team included five forced changes from that which defeated City of Derry in the McCambley cup the previous week. The game kicked off […]
Armagh 3rd XV 60 Newry 2nd XV 08 Armagh 3rd’s started their pursuit of the Forster Cup with an emphatic victory on a glorious afternoon at the Palace Grounds. After a five week break, Armagh appeared a little rusty and started slowly making simple mistakes and gifting the opposition possession. However, after 10 minutes, Harry […]
Randalstown bounced back from a disappointing defeat in their previous outing before Christmas to record a morale boosting victory in a conference fixture against Malone 2s. The return of Gareth Henry to number 8 after a long injury lay off was an important factor in an impressive forward display which laid the foundations of this […]
Dungannon were worthy winners of this top of the table clash at Stevenson Park. An impressive performance saw Gannon claim the winning bonus point after fifty-five minutes and then shut up shop despite Quins best efforts to get on the scoreboard. Playing with the wind at their backs Harlequins were first to have the opportunity […]
Ok, 3 years ago – say no more. Donaghadee were promoted on the back of their 125th anniversary season into Qualifying 1 rugby 8 months ago. Who would have thought they would be leading Q1 and setting the pace. We caught up with them at CIYMS, playing, scoring, tries, conversions, a drop goal off the […]
1st XV vs Rainey OB (29 – 17) Ulster Senior League Although conditions were heavy underfoot at Hatrick Park the rain stayed away for the duration of the game. Both teams were keen to attack but Dungannon’s greater experience and more clinical finishing counted in the end as they achieved the bonus league point when […]
Cooke Rugby Club 35 v Portadown 3 The Belfast side got a rude awakening when Portadown commenced the game in determined fashion. Clever kicking by the visitors out-half Dawson saw Cooke play the opening quarter of the game largely in their own half. It was the same player who opened the scoring with a penalty […]