Over 28 four ball groupings competed at Loughgall Country Park in fine conditions. By 7 o’clock there were some very tired faces arriving at The Palace Grounds for the prize-giving and barbeque reception. The Club president, Andrew Nesbitt, presented the prizes and extended hearty thanks to all the competitors and sponsors who donated prizes as […]
There might have been 60-70 teams there! Ulster had 7 teams but managed to get victories across the board (we think) but also finalists in two ALL IRELAND FINALS both immensely well played finals. + 4 semi finalists!!! We have a very high standard of tag in Ulster & finals are wild cards, almost uncallable […]
On Saturday past Belfast Harlequins took on Glasgow Hawks in a training friendly. The teams played four 20 minute periods and used all their players with regular subs. Obviously the coaches were trying out alot of their options. This game was also made more interesting by the close connection between player son both sides with […]
All the excitement came to a head on Saturday as the teams from across Ulster decended on Ophir Rugby Club to compete for the WILL TOTTEN Memorial Trophy. The hits were fierce, the side steps and off loads amazing. We were astounded by the superb handling skills and accuracy which was made all the more […]
Awesome skills on show make for a superb spectacle fo rugby 7s and the final between Instonians & Randalstown was a brilliant game that could have gone either way. Instonians took ultimate glory. Throughout the games the skill level was very high as Malone, Instonians, Ophir, Randalstown, Carrick, Ballyclare, Larne & Inst Seahorses battled it […]
Following the best season ever of Tag Rugby including new tournaments springing up all over the province and the most teams ever @ the IRFU Ulster Tag this event brings another dimension and galvanizes the Ulster Tag Community in the aid of charity, and annually now Action Cancer has been chosen as the beneficiary. We […]
Instonians U19 XV push their training to the max @ PHK MMA, in some of the toughest sessions known to man the experts @ PHK have also been showing the the guys some technical moves. Youtube clip of Instonians is below + comments from coaches and trainers. “MMA uses alot of the same basic movements […]
500+ Guests gathered at Banbridge Rugby Club to enjoy their Question Of Sport night in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust. WHAT A SUCCESS! Hog on the spit, fiddler & country music + bar not to mention the immensely enjoyable quiz which brought the house down through out what was a great evening. We managed […]
Declan Tolan and the teams @ Newry Rugby Club put on another immense tournament in the gorgeous surroundings of Rostrevor Country Park for the 17th annual tournament. Another beautiful day for the tournament and right from the kick off the immense hiting was plain to see. On all the pitches battle was fought in what […]
Lisburn Rugby Club pre-season training got off to a great start this weekend thanks to the positive attitude and hard work of the players. With the club under the guidance of newly appointed coach Mark Crothers and with the assistance of Paul Heasley (Ulster U21 Fitness Coach) the players were put through their paces. It […]