Malone end the Braidmens unbeaten run Malone win away to unbeaten Ballymena side by 7 – 13 A late fitness test ruled out injured Malone scrum half John Creighton who was replaced by Shane Kelly with player coach David Creighton coming on to the replacement bench. With five straight wins on the trot Ballymena were […]
The 2nd XV travelled to Finn Valley on Saturday to play on the Ireland’s smallest pitch. The Strabane team eventually coming out on top with a scoreline of 19-15. Early possession and territorial dominance was rewarded with an early 3 point lead, Strabane however were shocked when the home team registered the first try. A […]
3 first half tries, 2 from wily scrum half John Ceighton and 1 from Nathan Brown were the difference. Malone gained their second victory of the current league run with a 23-10 dismissal of UL Bohemians at Gibson Park. The Cregagh Red Sox got back to winning ways, using the conditions to their advantage in […]
1st XV have bonus point win at home 30-5 against Ballyclare INSTONIANS WIN TOP OF TABLE ENCOUNTER! INSTONIANS 30 – BALLYCLARE 5 Five tries to one, a bonus point win over your nearest league rivals – not a bad day out! Instonians cruised to victory over Ballyclare in this Kurkri Qualifying League 1 game at […]
Enniskillen First XV registered a very memorable and hard fought victory at the weekend away to Carrickfergus in the league. In wet and windy playing conditions and with plenty of controversial decisions from the referee, it was the sort of game that could have caused some sides to lose their composure and play with reckless […]
3rd XV secure win at Chambers Park The 3rd XV travelled to Portadown refusing to be overawed by the strong respected reputation of Portadown RFC. Getting a run out on the big pitch as the senior home match in front of a crowd of one Portadown supporter was going to be difficult contest. Talk beforehand […]
Rodney Gray Cup returns to Bangor Bangor’s good run of form continued with a convincing 41-13 league win against local rivals Donaghadee, regaining the Rodney Gray Cup in the process. The afternoon got off to a great start with the clubhouse close to full capacity for the pre-match corporate lunch. Although many chose to stay […]
The Dubliners played towards the clubhouse in the first half with the advantage of a strong wind and driving rain. After a strong start from the home side the visitors began to dominate territory. In the 10th minute a couple of missed tackles by the Hinch defence created the space for scrum half Dave Fanagan […]
Billed as a “Top of the Table” clash, this fixture between the two leading team in Division 1B lived up to expectations. The weather played its part, with a strong wind blowing straight down the pitch and heavy, continuous rain for the whole eighty minutes. Playing against the elements, Ballymena started strongly, dominating territory and […]