On Saturday 22 October, the Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV drew 14 points apiece with Grosvenor at Tom Simms Memorial Park. This was a game Carrick could, and probably should, have won but they were not helped by persistent handling problems. In addition, the home side will feel that the referee did them no favours, letting […]
For the second consecutive Saturday Armagh made the trek to Rifle Park to play their neibours, Banbridge. This time it was the Ulster Senior Cup, Quarterfinal that drew the Armagh team to the wet, windy, environs of Banbridge. Armagh were still sore from the narrow defeat last Saturday when they played the wet & untidy […]
Ballyclare 1st XV returned to Qual.2 league action at the Cloughan against local rivals Larne in a game sponsored by Newtownabbey Borough Council. The home side brought in Clotworthy,Byers and Tweed as the changes from the previous week against Queens. Larne had wind advantage in the first half but seldom looked like threatening the home […]
CRFC U15s 48 Ballymoney U15s 10 Carrick U15s secured another league victory at Tom Simms Memorial Park against a spirited Ballymoney on Saturday morning. A five try first half haul allowed the home coaches to introduce the bench early on in the second half & although this allowed the visitors the luxury of two consolations […]
Tir Chonaill Mini Blitz : The minis travelled in numbers to Letterkenny last Saturday morning to play Letterkenny and Inishowen. Despite the poor conditions, some excellent rugby was on view, with the U 8s and U 10s doing well despite missing several strong players. The Under 12s were happy to have some debutants in the […]
After a week’s break from rugby Donaghadee 1st XV returned to action last Saturday with a trip to Shaws Bridge to play Instonians 2nd XV in the second round of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup. Donaghadee’s eight try victory secures their place in the Quarter final draw and will give the unbeaten team renewed […]
SENIORS: Ballyshannon R.F.C.’s training continues this week. This Tuesday and Thursday the senior men will be training at 7.00pm at the lakeside centre in Ballyshannon. The senior ladies will also be training this coming week, their sessions will be held on Wednesday and Friday at 7.00pm at the lakeside centre in Ballyshannon. These days will […]
Ballymena Under 13s and 15s Tip Top PICTURES The victorious Ballymena U15 team after their emphatic victory over local rivals Ballyclare Ballymena Under 13s and Under 15s continued their superb start to the season with emphatic victories against local rivals Ballyclare. The Under 13s started things off with an awesome display which showed the power […]
Hinch Strong Finish To Claim Victory In Tyrone A large support made the journey down the M1 on Friday evening for the Ulster Bank League fixture against Dungannon at Stevenson Park. “Friday Night Lights” is part of the new league structure with the big local derby games featured in the province when it doesn’t clash […]
Galwegians 15-39 Quins Quins give Galwegians 6 of the best in a comprehensive 5 point win in Galway. Galwegians 15 Belfast Harlequins 39 Belfast Harlequins claimed the maximum haul from Crowley Park as six tries from the Ulster men saw the five points head north. Ian Porter and Michael Allen both scored tries for Harlequins […]