“I think when the groups first came out back in the summer, I’d have taken today’s result quite happily, a losing bonus point against Clermont and progression to the knockout stages, but we came here looking for a win and a home quarter-final and we’re exceptionally disappointed that we didn’t achieve it.” “The Connacht and […]
Brian McLaughlin has had consistency in selection over recent weeks but the loss of Cave is a big blow for Ulster ahead of a massive encounter at Stade Marcel Michelin. Whitten though, has had plenty of gametime and is a more than able replacement in midfield. The Ulster coach can also call on Nevin Spence […]
Randalstown 2nds ran out fairly easy winners in this boxing day encounter with their near neighbours Ophir. Despite a bit of a stuttering start maybe due to some enforced personnel changes it was a useful run out before this weekend’s league game against Holywood. About 15 minutes was played before Mulholland scored the opening try […]
Post match reaction from Brian McLaughlin following Ulster’s 42-13 defeat by Leinster at the RDS. “I thought our youngsters held their hand up exceptionally well on the night. The scoreline flattered Leinster a little bit. We’ve got to take a look at these young fellas, the way they tackled, the way they defended but also […]
Not alot of clothes on for chairman! Amazing footage of the more frequently seen holding the bar up Lisburn members having the time of their lives + its official the boxing day game is on! [youtube V9dp7NvvKlA] Boxing Day rugby match Friends Old Scholars vs Wallace Old Boys kick off 2.00pm If your looking to […]
Donaghadee took a step close to lifting the Junior Cup for the first time in fifty years by securing their place in this year’s Junior Cup Final with a 26-14 win against Portadown in a pulsating game at Donaldson Park. Portadown settled earliest and scored their first points on the 5th minute courtesy of a […]
At the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, British & Irish Lions Manager, Andy Irvine, today revealed the 10-match tour schedule for the highly anticipated tour to Australia in 2013. The British & Irish Lions and the Australian Rugby Union have agreed a programme of nine matches for the Tour in Australia, including three Test matches. The […]