CI 1st XV defeated a stubborn Dromore side 11-9 at Belmont on Saturday in the latest round of Kukri Qualifying 1 matches. You can access the online version of the Belfast Telegraph match report at the following link: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ciyms-have-the-edge-in-real-thriller-29726372.html
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Absolutely superb game of rugby. The fans applauded and applauded this exciting, skillfull, energetis Skin side who have been taking some big scalps this season!!!!!!!! Yesterday at the club they played the Towns Cup semi final in what was a very closely fought contest that raged with end to end scoring (not to say these […]
Armagh Rugby 19 Belfast Harlequins 12 The conditions could not have been better for open rugby as the game kicked off at The Palace Grounds on Friday evening. After strangely mild weather the playing surface at Armagh had firmed up following the horrendous conditions last Saturday when Armagh soundly defeated Ards in the AIL League. […]
With the final whistle only minutes away,and the game tied at 22-22, Paul Pritchard(pictured with the Des Dempsey Trophy) scored a try with the last move of the match which not only secured the win, but also provided a valuable bonus point. Try scorers were Fitzpatrick, Frazer, McBurney and Pritchard. . This win, and other […]
Donaghadee came from a 24-10 halftime deficit to beat Ballmoney 30-27 in the Towns Cup second round in one of the most memorable cup games seen at Donaldson Park in recent years These two teams had met twice this season in league encounters and although Donaghadee had a home win and an away draw to […]