JANUARY 14TH was the second time this season that Newry faced Armagh at the Palace Stable grounds in Armagh, in November Armagh proved their strength and walked out deserved winners. This weekend Newry knew they were up against it again, with what some people would call the core 2nd XV returning to the team following […]
The Competitions Committee decided on a knock out cup competition so as the existing Development League is not being replicated. In order to arrive at 4 teams the first round will be to eliminate 1 team. A subsidiary plate competition will be organised for those teams who get knocked out in the early stages to […]
Armagh 3rd XV 60 Newry 2nd XV 08 Armagh 3rd’s started their pursuit of the Forster Cup with an emphatic victory on a glorious afternoon at the Palace Grounds. After a five week break, Armagh appeared a little rusty and started slowly making simple mistakes and gifting the opposition possession. However, after 10 minutes, Harry […]
A cold and windy Telford park played host to an Ulster Qualifying League derby clash between Newry and near neighbours Lurgan last Saturday. Newry started the match playing into a strong breeze and early pressure was rewarded with a penalty converted by Newry outhalf Rhys Botha. Lurgan replied with a wind assisted aerial bombardment which […]