McGettigan’s Senior International – Ireland v Belgium – Sunday 12th July The following 22 players have been selected for the match day squad this weekend. From the 22 a team of 17 will be selected to take on Belgium this Sunday. Kick off is 3.00pm in The Carlisle Grounds, Bray 1. Rob Armstrong (West Dublin […]
Instonians Senior Rugby Squad take on the “Ironfit” Challenge!!! Instonians Senior Rugby section looked for a change in routine and Director of Rugby, Brian Barrett (aka “Tanky”) duly obliged. Over 30 players and coaches switched training to the “Ironfit” Gym facility based off the Queens Road, in the Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Stephen Bell of “Ironfit” […]
In tough weather conditions (wind and snow) Craigavon were able to dominate possession, especially of set plays in scrums and lineouts in the first 20 minutes and came away with 2 tries and 1 conversion. Shimna came back into the game scoring a try from an excellent cross field kick outside our 22. Score was […]
Jerry Sexton embraces teammate Greg Bateman after Exeter Chiefs’ LV= Cup win over Gloucester at Sandy Park. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images The second row made his debut against Gloucester having spent time in France Jerry Sexton has embarked on a road less travelled in pursuing a career in professional rugby. The youngest of a clan […]
Ballynahinch (15-9): Stephen McAuley; David Nicholson, Stuart Morrow, Richard Reaney, Ross Adair; Harry McAleese (capt), Aaron Cairns; (1-8): Jonny Simpson, Jonny Murphy, Stuart Orr, James Simpson, Jonny Madden, David McGuigan, Paul Pritchard, Mike Graham; Replacements: Craig Trenier, Conor Pyper, Josh Donaldson, James McBriar, Jordan Grattan. Malone (15-9): Andy Bryans; Michael Barker, Nathan Browne, Kieran Joyce, […]
Silverware and the opportunity for Ulster AIL clubs and players to add winners medals to their personal collection are prized as such opportunities do not present themselves too often to Ulster clubs in the All Ireland league. Ulster’s number one club Ballynahinch slipped up last season at the Kingspan stadium to Queens in the Senior […]