Now taking orders for club shirts. Shirts are normal fit and cost £40 for adults and £34 for kids. To order leave a comment with the size and if you want a name and number on it.(closing 23.11.12). Once ordered they will be delivered in 8 weeks. CLICK HERE to order
“They say God is in the detail; in rugby that’s true.Sometimes games are won by a magical try – that’s what people remember. But the essence of the game is more mundane. Detail. Wearing down the opposition. Winning the psychological battles – man on man – from the moment the ref blows the whistle for […]
Ophir’s First XV, supported by MCW Properties, travelled last weekend to Kerr Park to meet Holywood in the Qualifying League, Section 4. Holywood manufactured an early opportunity to take the lead but their out half fluffed a fairly simple penalty kick. Ophir got their running game together and took play to the Holywood 22. From […]
After a shaky mid section of the first half, Ophir Firsts, supported by MCW Properties, ran out comfortable winners against Armoy in the league stages of the Gordon West Cup last Saturday. It started well for the Mallusk side, when with just 5 minutes gone, prop John-Joe Flood was held up over the line and […]
OPHIR R.F.C. 23 vs 23 Civil Service It took just 5 minutes for Civil Service to break through the Ophir defence at Mount Pleasant, Ballysillan, last Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR ACTION SHOTS FROM CIVIL SERVICE & DERRY YM GAMES The size and strength of the Civil Service back row and centres took Ophir by surprise […]
As part of the above cross-community project – Ophir + St Endas will be going into local schools to take part in joint Rugby/gaelic sessions with some cross community work involved as well. This scheme will be commencing soon and as part of same Orne requires coaches to undertake the school sessions. I would encourage […]
Chris Phillips, missing the last few weeks came back to organise the side. The Ophir Captain, Ciaran Dwyer was optimistic about the game. Going onto the pitch already carrying an injury, last years captain and influential back row player Christopher “Jesus” Madden was welcomed back and was ready to play. Kick off came after an […]
Everyone at Ophir RFC is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragedy which resulted in the untimely death of the young up and coming Ulster Rugby player Nevin Spence along with his Father and Brother. Nevin had a big future in Rugby ahead of him until this dreadful accident and our thoughts and prayers […]
Drainage scheme works will commence this week at Magowan Park. The work is anticipated to last for 4 weeks. After completion the pitches will be out of action for a considerable time. The work will be undertaken by Irwin Contracts. Please liase with Team coaches & Captains for match & training venues. OPHIR R.F.C. 13 […]