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After a disappointing performance the previous week against Carrickfergus, Larne 1st XV knew they had a lot to prove in their first League game of the season. Incredibly Larne showed 13 player & positional changes from the successful Cup & League winning side which finished last season. A few changes to the line up with […]
The “B” team put on a very determined and spirited performance to emerge as worthy 24-15 winners against another strong Leinster XV. Matthew McKeown, Ryan Martin and Connor Philips scored one try each with Timothy McNeice converting all three tries as well as adding a penalty. In response, the Leinster team scored a converted try, […]
Ballymoney had all 5 off their senior teams taking the field on Saturday 10th Sept. There were good wins for the 1st XV beating CIYMS 25-12 (Report Below) The 2nd XV beat a strong Ballnahinch 3rd’s 25-23 in a thrilling game The 3rd XV suffered defeat in their 1st league game against a strong Academy […]
Ballynahinch 31pts Rainey Old Boys 10pts For the second week in a row a young and relatively inexperienced Ballynahinch team came from behind to secure a bounus point victory over the Rainey Old Boys. Hinch started slowly and perhaps the exertions of Tuesday nights match against Ulster U20 XV had taken its toll as they […]
Five Banbridge players featured for Ulster Youth against an Exiles U18 side. Ulster, captained by Bann’s Adam Doherty (pictured), lost 7-45 in the fixture played at Campbell College. Bann’s Peter Cromie scored the province’s only try, with Doherty adding the conversion. Johnny McCreery, Matthew McDonald and Kasper Kruzycki were also in the squad. Meanwhile Andy […]
This eagerly anticipated event was without doubt one of the best social nights Upritchard Park has seen in recent times. As the opener in a series of social events planned throughout the coming season, Paddy Robinson’s brainchild seemed straightforward enough. Get a pig, roast it, and gather some mates round to eat it. The organisational […]
This match was dominated by a strong pre-Erica Atlantic wind. From the Derry Clubhouse perspective it blew from L to R and diagonally towards the Clubhouse. Derry tries at 9 and 19,both converted by McCarter gave Derry an early lead 14-0. Quins replied with Rory BlakeKnox and Mark Kettyle tries at 27 and 41, the […]