Ulster produced a stuttering performance in the sweltering heat at Stadio Zaffanella, but came away with a second consecutive victory in the RaboDirect PRO12. Outhalves Naas Olivier and Ian Humphreys were given early chances to get on the scoreboard but both players missed with penalty attempts from relatively straightforward positions. Ulster were intent on playing […]
After going down 0-17, Quins score 4 converted tries to win 28-17. Report now available. On a still overcast afternoon, Quins reached a brace of 5 League points:4 for a straight win and a 4-try bonus point,for the second week running:10 points in all. Mind you,ominously Derry were 2 goals and 14 points up within […]
Congratulations to all the ladies that took part in the first Ladies Tag tournament organised by Queens University. Tubbies beat Cooke in the final of the Cup, while the young Malone Vixens team overcame the Queens Staff team in the plate. The Bowl was keenly contested by Energia and Queens Ladies Rugby. Thanks to Robert […]
Ulster Senior League Dungannon 56 v 3 Malone – Ulster Senior League On a fine afternoon Dungannon put pressure on Malone from the start. The busy Dungannon scrum half Jason Bloomfield was threatening the Malone line but it was seven minutes in before Paul McKenzie and Kieran Campbell created the opening for Stuart McCloskey to […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 3rd September 2011. The Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ season got underway on Saturday 3rd September with a number of teams involved in tournaments, some teams played controlled game scenarios whilst others played full games. At Grosvenor Grammar School the I H Graham Invitation Tournament took place with Grosvenor […]
A fantastic day at Carrick Rugby Club on the official opening of the new clubhouse the youth teams perfomred well in their 3 fixtures against the ever dangerous Ballyclare Youth. Two of the best youth systems in the land here and a delight to watch such good rugby from both clubs. Carrick Youth were victorious […]
Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club (CRFC) officially opened their refurbished clubhouse and grounds as the Tom Simms Memorial Park on 3 September. Carrickfergus is one of the oldest rugby clubs in Ireland, having been established in 1865. The Club’s refurbishment and extension was made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of the late Tom Simms, a […]
Location: Ravenhill – the home of Ulster Rugby Womens I XV. Reception – An enthusiastic ensemble of the loyal Ulster Rugby Womens Supporters. I XV Players, New arrivals on the scene, coaches, family, knowing that this Ulster Team is so close to the break through. We have Irish Level talent throughout the squad and the […]
CIYMS won their last pre-season friendly 12-6 against tough opposition in Lisburn. In a game which was full of handling errors and missed tackles both sides struggled to find consistent form. Lisburn started well and dominated the first ten minutes however they only came away with 3 points. For 54 Pictures CLICK HERE For the […]
Donaghadee 34 – 3 Bangor Fixture: Rodney Gray Cup Date: Saturday 27th August 2011 KO: 12:30 Bangor lose out in Rodney Gray Cup Despite the encouraging performance last week against CIYMS, Bangor were soundly beaten by local adversaries Donaghadee for the Rodney Gray Cup. Donaghadee’s dominant forward play combined with a variety of errors by […]