Banbridge defied the ground conditions to pick up an unlikely bonus point win at Nenagh, a result which for the first time this season hoisted them into a promotion place in Division 2B of the All-Ireland League. Coach Daniel Soper was delighted with the way the whole squad performed on a pitch that was showing […]
Ballynahinch travelled to Deramore Park in Belfast on Saturday to play Ulster rivals Harlequins is a vital Ulster Bank League clash. The Hinch have been leading the charge in Division 1B from the start of the season but in recent outings they seem to have developed a bit of a speed wobble, but yet have […]
Cooke Women played their second round of the Rosie Stewart Cup on Sunday against local rivals Harlequins. Cooke Women have shown what hard work and the right motivation can do, securing a 68-0 win over Belfast Harlequins. The Christmas break has really allowed the team to re-group and after their win at the weekend has […]
Qualifying League Two Bangor 10 v Omagh 34 Omagh survived a second half scare to play some very attractive rugby and leave Co. Down with a bonus point in a well deserved 34-10 victory and maintain their challenge for league honours. In commend with a 20-3 lead playing against the elements, Bangor rocked the Accies […]
What a week, 1st the future of Ulster Rugby take to the pitch in force in a massive game against Leinster and do themselves proud. The score definitely did not reflect the game and moreover the strategic significance of coaching decisions taken by Ulster as the depth of their squad is swelled by locally grown […]
At Blaris last Saturday the Tata Steel sponsored Lisburn wrapped up their pre-Christmas league programme with a hard fought game against University of Ulster, Coleraine. Lisburn had a number of changes to their normal lineup with Matthew Edgar retaining his place at prop, Ross Hendron returning to the back row, Andrew Gibb and Ali Finlay […]
With the All Ireland League taking a break until late January, Banbridge now turn their attention to the imminent trip to Ravenhill for the Ulster Senior Cup Final against Ballymena. Ravenhill appearances were a regular occurrence for Banbridge’s 1st XV in the late 80’s and 90’s when they dominated Junior rugby in Ulster. However, promotion […]
Malone stunned high flying visitors Corinthians with a bonus point victory. malone obtained their bonus point with tries from Darryl Maxwell, Johnny Burgess, Shane Kelly and Ryan Wilson, the remainder of the points were down to some excellent kicking from Josh Pentland. [youtube 9fb8213BILs] Malone who finished the opening half 14-3 ahead and those of […]
On a perfect day for playing rugby, Bangor travelled to Larne hoping to continue their unbeaten run in the league. Against an injury-hit Larne side, Bangor ran in eight tries to win by 11 points to 44. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES From a sluggish start, Bangor went behind to a Larne penalty, and seemed unable […]