Grassroots Rugby Discussing the possible structures of Expanded Academies, OPPORTUNITY – PATHWAY – QUALITY COACHING – QUALITY NUMBERS

Within our grassroots clubs and schools the body of rugby knowledge and experience encompasses all the generations and diverse skill sets from across the rugby community. From those involved in recruitment, to those involved in coaching, playing, minis, youth, adults, officials, committee members, sponsorship / fundraising, administration, secretaries, supporters, clubs, schools, those involved in also […]

To get through the final push and often most competitive part of the season, it is key that recovery and injury rehab is as thorough and frequent as possible.

BACK TO BASICS: With the average player putting in anything between 20-40 tackles per match it is no surprise that the injury rate is 3 times higher than that of football, with the top 4 injury areas including head, shoulders, knees…and hands!! Research shows most injuries occur in the initial few months of the season […]

Ballyclare RFC Notes: Brace Of Defeats Damage I XV League Aspirations but IV XV REACH RAVENHILL (McCambley Cup), III XV Possible Promotion & THE LEGENDS PREVAIL!!!!!!!!!!!

Ballyclare Rugby Club 1st XV went down 22-18 away to Bangor last Saturday week after havin g lost Out half Ian Russell to a shoulder injury in the pre match warm up and despite the pack dominating for long periods were unable to get a winning score. That result kept the Clare men in third […]