Valley go Top with 52-0 win over Dromore With Donaghadee only drawing at Ballymoney, Valley moved joint top with a game in hand. 2nds and 3rds both lose heavily 2nds lost away 7-38 to a strong Ballynahinch side while 3rds lost away to Cooke 5-21. Bad result for 2nds as Ballynahinch now top table. Valley […]
There was no shortage of drama for the patrons who made their way to watch Virginia 1st XV as they welcomed Civil Service NI to Deerpark on Saturday on a wet and windy day. This was the 2nd time these teams have met this season with Service winning the reverse fixture 39 – 5 five […]
The inclement weather conditions did not deter either side on Saturday @ Belfast Halrequins in a hard fought encounter between the III XV & Donegal Town RFC I XV. Mark was on hand to maintain the standards of the game and was praised by both sides on a superb job. We caught up with him […]
Organised by the Donegal Schools Committee the event was overseen by Ulster Branch Development Officers Darren McGuigan and Joy Sparkes. The day was split into 2 sections u15s and u18s. The u15s girls group was based on limited experience and they received coaching from Ballyshannon Community Rugby Officer Ray Gallagher with assistance from Rosses School […]
Champagne rugby, lots of fights, one or two players a little worse for wear later that night waxing lyrical about the best try they ever scored, or someone once said they could have played for Ireland, massive respect though to the hardy souls taking to the field once again although in many cases they never […]
Ward hat-trick helps Bann to win over Naas BANBRIDGE 1STs 39 Naas 10 A hat-trick of tries from Brendan Ward (pictured) set Banbridge on their way to a comprehensive win over Naas, a result which lifts them into third place in Division 2B of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League. The Kiwi full-back struck just three […]
Ballyclare R.F.C. had three of their four adult sides in action at the weekend and each one managed to record wins by scoring over fifty points. 1st xv defeating Grosvenor F.P. 57-20 at home ; 3rd XV winning 62-5 away to Lisburn Thirds and the 4thXV crushing Belfast Harlequins Fourths at home 55-0. Ballyclare 57 […]
If your looking for champagne rugby this weekend then check out the Prennials v City Of Derry @ Belfast Halrequins, Deramore Park, 2.30KO. When these guys go on the park its armeggedan! When they come of the park its party time (although that may have started before the game) Great times – legends of the […]
League defeat by Ballyclare Grosvenor started with a stiff breeze behind them but it was the vistors who enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and territory in the opening quarter. Both sides were guilty of fairly scrappy play and basic mistakes and Ballyclare managed to punish Grosvenor with two early penalties. 6-0. Grosvenor’s influential second-row […]
Reports are circulating of an official Over 35’s League! With Ireland riding high, maybe the old boys who have decided we’re not quite over the hill yet will take up the gauntlet once again and take to the pitches in an over 35’s league. This of course will add more credence to our criticisms of […]