Match Reports And Scores 1st XV – Ards 3 v 38 Banbridge 3rd XV – Ards 21 v 8 Banbridge 4th XV – No Game U19s – No Game U17s – Ards 7 v 29 Malone 2nd XV – Newry 26 v 6 Ards ARDS TRAVELLED TO NEWRY WITH A VERY YOUNG SQUAD TO TAKE […]
For most of the first half Ballymena looked the better side, but failed to capitalise, having only a single penalty to show for their endeavours at the break. Early second half pressure resulted in a converted try to stretch the lead to 10-0, but almost immediately Malone hit back with a converted try of their […]
Division 2 league leaders Ballynahinch maintained their early season form with another impressive bonus point win, secured in a 12 try showdown in the local derby against Malone at Gibson Park. Malone played with the advantage of a slight breeze during the first half and it was no surprise to see their out half Josh […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV lost by 43 points to 3 away to so far unbeaten Donaghadee on Saturday 31 January. As in their other heavy defeat, by CIYMS earlier in the season, Carrick did not play that badly; they simply made a number of crucial defensive errors, which their opponents ruthlessly punished, and could […]
Junior Three Those hardy Dee supporters braved the wet and windy conditions to support the Dee seconds in their push for more league points on a well worn playing surface at Belmont in East Belfast. Spectators were treated to an open running game of running rugby that produced nine tries, three sin binnings and several […]
Ballyclare 1st xv started 2011 in the same way they finished 2010 before the frost and snow halted progress and maintained their good run recording the sixth consecutive victory with a 24-3 win in Qualifying2 away to University of Ulster (Coleraine). The Clare had made four changes bringing in Coburn (prop),Heaney(lock),Baird (wing) and Paul Morrow […]
Talk about talent! A fantastic performance by both sides. 3 25 minute periods of quality rugby, showing a very bright future for all the young men involved. Individual skills and excellent team work provided a lot of spectators with a brilliant game to watch. Lots of phase building from both sides and the ability to […]