FIJI SEVENS HEAD coach Ben Ryan published a number of intriguing tweets yesterday evening highlighting a technique which he believes has the game “in crisis”. The former England Sevens boss has an issue with the rucking technique that, depending on where one is from, is referred to as a crocodile roll, tin opener, can opener, […]
Players’ union boss Christian Day has warned industrial action is possible if concerns over player welfare are not adequately addressed. Saints second-row Day, newly appointed chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA), applauds the new protocols over concussion, but believes much work remains to be done on issues such as insurance, rest periods and game […]
ENNISKILLEN RUGBY CLUB LOOK TO THE NEW SEASON An exciting new era begins for Enniskillen Rugby Club this week with the start of the highly anticipated, perhaps dreaded by some, pre-season training in the buildup up to the new rugby season. This season in particular features a significant reshuffle for Enniskillen with Norman Richmond taking […]
The ninth and final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series comes to England this weekend with the Marriott London Sevens to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 12th and 13th May 2012. [youtube gVSttzHTwb0] The England squad, coached by Ben Ryan, comes into the tournament after a final defeat in Glasgow on Sunday against […]
Both teams were on the hunt for points on Saturday for very different reasons – Dromore in their fight against relegation and Donaghadee in their bid to finish in the top four of Qualifying League One. After a disappointing outing against Cooke the previous week Donaghadee began the game at an intense pace scoring two […]
Ards Mini Rugby returned to training on Sunday past All age groups were present from P2 to U13s, some players were missing, this is a reminder to all parents that training is back on after the Christmas break. On Sunday 15th January the Minis travel to near rivals Donaghadee to play matches. Coaches will confirm […]
Useful squad training encounter with senior opposition. A large Cooke squad took the opportunity to test fitness and skills levels in a practice match against Banbridge at Rifle Park last night, with Jody and Tom being named 1st XV captain and vice captain respectively. Two natural leaders and well respected rugby players. Well done guys! […]
Its very simple, the Big Lottery Fund have set aside millions for clubs to access to make improvements to their club houses! The grants are from £10,000 – £50,000 and cover the upgrading of the energy using products and then installation of new solar or wind etc renewable energy products: Local specialist company Horizon Renewables […]