DAWSON McCONKEY The rugby fraternity in Ulster, and particularly in South Derry, has been deeply saddened by the recent passing of Dawson McConkey. His influence and contribution at all levels of the game has been immense and his name is well respected in rugby circles throughout the land. A native of Ballynahinch, he enjoyed Schools’ […]
763,000 fans attend 28 matches Ticket sales top 1.32m Revenue hits NZ$259m – $9.5m to reach target More than three quarters of a million fans have attended Rugby World Cup 2011 following the completion of 28 out of 48 matches. “This is a fantastic result and resounding evidence that the Tournament is being enthusiastically embraced […]