Following on from some heroic exploits by its teams in the European competitions, the RaboDirect PRO12 returns once again to centre stage, and with the prospect of the festive season upon us all the games this weekend are local derbies. Italy and Wales host two games before Christmas, with the remainder of the round being […]
There was one midweek fixture involving two Ulster Schools when Portora Royal School hosted near neighbours, Omagh Academy, in a floodlit fixture at the Enniskillen Rugby Club grounds at Mullaghmeen. Both sets of coaches used the game as an opportunity to play an extended squad and there were four twenty minutes sessions played in the […]
The draw for the 2nd Round of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Medallion Shield took place on Tuesday 13th December. The draw was done by former Ulster and Ireland winger, Kenny Hooks, currently a Senior Teacher in the Royal School, Armagh. Kenny has also coached many successful Royal School, Armagh teams, Ulster Schools’ and is […]
There was one midweek fixture played when Uprichard Park, home of Bangor Rugby Club, hosted a game featuring Sullivan Upper and Wallace High School on Wednesday evening. The opportunity to play under lights was enjoyed by all the players and both teams are grateful to the Bangor Club for use of their excellent facilities. Both […]
They played their hearts out. With skill and massive pride in the jersey. For a town with rugby just starting to take off, this band of brothers played an open attacking brand of rugby with flair and skill. It was brilliant to watch and the supporters were delighted and proud. We got 198 pictures link […]
Ulster have included new signing Stefan Terblanche in their provisional squad ahead of Friday’s Heineken Cup round 3 fixture against Aironi at Ravenhill (kick off 7.30pm). The South African fullback arrived in Belfast over the weekend and is in contention to play some part against the Italians. The 36 year old has been drafted in […]
Leinster were the big winners in the RaboDirect PRO12 Round 10 games played over the weekend in more ways than one – their 52-9 victory over Cardiff Blues brought with it the bonus point that took them clear at the top of the table. Ospreys, despite beating reigning champions Munster 19-13 on Saturday, slipped to […]
Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 3rd December 2011. The Rainey Endowed School 1st and 2nd xv’s have returned recently from a successful tour, playing games in Dublin and Manchester. On Wednesday 23rd November the ‘P Keenan Road Surfacing’ sponsored Rainey Endowed School Senior Rugby squads left on their annual rugby tour. They left […]
Excitement is building ahead of the start of the annual Ulster Schools’ Cup with tournament organisers and participants boosted by the news that Northern Bank, who have supported the competition since 2005, have renewed their sponsorship of one of Ulster’s premier school sports tournaments and the second oldest rugby competition in the world. Rosamond Bennett, […]