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Lurgan Rugby I XV 21 v Civil Service Rugby I XV 0 Following two heavy defeats in the previous two weekends to Letterkenny (league) and Dromore (Towns’ Cup) Lurgan gave their league campaign a boost with a comfortable win against Civil Service in an otherwise dull and scrappy affair, Writes Paddy Allen. CLICK HERE FOR […]
Lurgan Rugby 8 v Dromore Rugby 55 PICTURE: Lurgan scrum half Chris Jenks makes a break against Dromore on Saturday & Dromore number 8 Michael Harshaw is tackled by Lurgans Craig Harrison and Aaron Robinson Last Saturday saw Lurgan exit the 2011 Powerade Towns’ Cup following a heavy nine try home defeat to local rivals […]
PICTURED ABOVE ARE: Lurgan 1st XV out half Stephen Nolan lines up a penalty goal against Letterkenny Lurgan flanker Jamie Pedlow claims a lineout against Letterkenny Sat 29 Jan Lurgan seconds out half Craig Harrison kicks a penalty against Letterkenny seconds Sat 29 Jan Defensive lapses produce poor performance Lurgan 6 Letterkenny 41 Lurgan welcomed […]
Instonians u17, 42 – Lurgan 10 Played in pleasant conditions at Shaw’s Bridge on Sturday 29 Janaury 2011 Lurgan drew first blood with a well taken try after just 5 minutes. To their credit Instonians hit back 5 minutes later when Ryan Law scored an unconverted try after a quick penalty and then Robbie Alexander […]
Tuesday nights round two draw of the Powerade Towns’ Cup handed Lurgan a home local derby against neighbours and Kukri Qualifying section one side Dromore, Writes Paddy Allen. Lurgan’s wish of a home draw came true having received a bye in the opening round and they will look forward to the stiff test against a […]
The Wolfhound Cup which involves Lurgan and Civil Service was set up by Jim Allen. Big Jim as he is known to his friends played for both sides firstly at Lurgan in the second row as a 17 year old in 1960 before moving on to play senior rugby for Civil Service in the season […]
Lurgan receive first round bye. The draw for the first round of the 2011 Powerade Towns’ Cup was made at Ulster Rugby headquarters on Tuesday evening, Writes Paddy Allen. For Lurgan they will have to wait until January 29 for the second round after receiving a first round bye. The tie of the round (which […]
A new looked Newry squad travelled to Lurgan for what was to be an excellent game of free open rugby. Newry appeared sluggish at the start, maybe due to the travel, as Lurgan immediately countered at rucks setting up for a backs move which cut the defence in half resulting in a converted try for […]
Lurgan returned to Pollock Park on Saturday evening with two well earned league points and also a piece of silverware after retaining Jim Allen’s Wolfhound Cup. The margin of victory may look comfortable in the end but for the first 50 minutes the match was locked at 3 – 3 and was either side’s for […]