The draw for the 3rd Round of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Medallion Shield took place at a meeting of the Ulster Schools’ Committee at Ravenhill on Tuesday 10th January. The draw was co-ordinated by Ulster Schools’ Committee Chairman, John Wilson, who was assisted by Stephen Graham, Head of Physical Education at Coleraine Academical Institution. […]
As the tournament takes a break for European competition, Leinster’s victory over Cardiff Blues ensures they remain top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table, now stretching out a nine point lead over their nearest rivals, Ospreys. CLICK HERE for 12 Page Pullout Stats, Tables etc Supplement Despite losing by the narrowest of margins at Newport Gwent […]
Seven of the eight Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Medallion Shield Round 2 games were played on Saturday. The results were as follows:- Grosvenor Grammar School 5 – 13 Portora Royal School. Carrickfergus Grammar School v Craigavon Senior High School (playing Tuesday 10th January) Limavady Grammar School 17 – 8 Larne Grammar School. Dalriada School 12 […]
There was one game played on Friday 6th prior to a fuller list of fixtures on Saturday 7th January. Lurgan College II XV v Dalriada II XV PICTURES CLICK HERE Friends’ School hosted Lurgan College in a floodlit game at Lisburn Rugby Club. The Friends’ team had been showing signs of improvement in recent games […]
The last round of RaboDirect PRO12 before the start of the 6Nations opens on Friday night at Rodney Parade where second placed Ospreys will be looking to consolidate their Play-Off place with a victory over Newport Gwent Dragons. Ospreys however have only won once at the venue since the Regions were formed in 2003. CLICK […]
There were games played at various times during the Christmas holiday period despite the fact that all schools were on their Christmas break. Foyle and Londonderry College played their annual Boxing Day fixture against City of Derry Rugby Club U19’s. The game proved to be an exciting encounter and provided great entertainment for the sizeable […]
A visit to CIYMS @ the superb Belmont facility is really entering a doyen of rugby territory, these guys eat, breath and sleep the sport. Sometimes they actually play aswell! All joking aside, the CI II Xv play champagne rugby in every game, but the team is littered with the forward power and centres required […]
HEINEKEN CUP FIXTURES – Rounds 5 and 6 The Pool 4 meeting of the two former champions will guarantee a sell-out at Ravenhill, while on the same night the qualification picture in Pools 2 and 5 is also likely to become clearer when Racing Metro 92 take on leaders, Edinburgh Rugby, at Stade Yves du […]