Ballynahinch Rabbitoh player and one if its founding members Jonathan Cullen has been rewarded for his club and provincial performances by being called into Mark Astons full Ireland squad for the European Nations Cup game vs Scotland at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow this Sunday. Jonny has been a member of all 3 consecutive Rabbitoh grand final […]
The Carrick 1st XV suffered their first League defeat, and one of their heaviest losses in a very long time, when they were over-powered by a very strong looking Bangor side at Uprichard Park on Saturday 8 October. The young Carrick side simply had no answer to the pace, power and physicality of their opponents […]
On yet another gorgeous day in the breathtaking surrounds of Carrickfin Community Sports Field, Tir Chonaill RFC once again hosted a fantastic days rugby, which comprised a Mini Blitz which all county teams were invited to, and also the Senior Teams first ever home league game. These are the kind of days that make all […]
September 17, 2011 Banbridge and Ards went into this Ulster League game both looking for their first win of the season. But it was clear from the opening exchanges why the North Down side had already shipped heavy defeats at the hands of Armagh (47-13) and Ballymena (71-3) as Bann began to run up the […]
Reports are circulating of an official Over 35’s League! With Ireland riding high, maybe the old boys who have decided we’re not quite over the hill yet will take up the gauntlet once again and take to the pitches in an over 35’s league. This of course will add more credence to our criticisms of […]
On Saturday 10 September Cookstown RFC commenced their Minor league programme against a spirited and youthful Ballynahinch side in front of a sizeable crowd at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena. Played in sunny conditions, Cookstown elected to play the first half with the strong wind on their backs. Straight from the kickoff, some forceful running […]
Ballynahinch 31pts Rainey Old Boys 10pts For the second week in a row a young and relatively inexperienced Ballynahinch team came from behind to secure a bounus point victory over the Rainey Old Boys. Hinch started slowly and perhaps the exertions of Tuesday nights match against Ulster U20 XV had taken its toll as they […]
With perfect weather conditions at Donaldson Park the large crowd welcomed both sides on to the pitch for this appetising opening Qualifying League One match between newly promoted Donaghadee and potential league contenders Portadown. After a tentative start by both sides the Dee’s attempt to offload turnover ball on their own twenty two produced an […]