Promoting Equality, Tackling Poverty and Social Exclusion Through Sport Programme. The Irish Rugby Football Union (Ulster Branch) have a number of tender opportunities open for a variety of equipment and services, which are possible as a result of funding awarded from the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) to help promote equality, tackle poverty […]
The draw for the semi-final stage of the Powerade Towns’ Cup was made today at Ravenhill. The draw, which was made by Sir Nigel Hamilton, President of the IRFU Ulster Branch, and Katie Hutchinson of Powerade is as follows: Armagh v Clogher Valley Ballymoney v Ballynahinch II The semi-final matches will be played on or […]
John Creighton and Paddy Bell with the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup CLICK HERE FOR A FEW SHOTS WITH THE CAPTAIN’S Ahead of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Final on 17th March, the Ulster Branch spoke to the captains of both teams to get their thoughts on the game. John Creighton, Captain of Campbell […]
Ulster Branch Community Rugby Officer Jarlath Carey organised a recruitment day for City of Derry at Judge’s Road. The new IRFU “Play Rugby” programme is aimed at boosting youth sides of local rugby clubs. Jarlath had targetted the club’s u13s and carried out coaching sessions in various non traditional schools in the L/Derry area. CLICK […]
The heartfelt condolences of the IRFU Ulster Branch and the entire rugby fraternity are extended to Ben’s parents, family and all at Carrickfergus Grammar School at this time. PRESS RELEASE FROM CARRICKFERGUS GRAMMAR SCHOOL The Board of Governors, staff and pupils of Carrickfergus Grammar School extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Ben Robinson […]
On Friday 20th and Saturday 21 August, Ophir Rugby Club will host their traditional Seven-a Side competition at Magowan Park, The Cottonmount, Mallusk. In a departure from the usual one-day event, the competition will kick off on the Friday evening with Under 19 teams challenging for the Ken Bonar Memorial Trophy. Entries have been confirmed […]
Kick off times for Round 4 of the Northern Bank Schools’ Cup, 1/4 finals of the Schools’ Bowl and 1/2 finals of the Schools’ Trophy, all of which will be played on Saturday 6th February, have been confirmed. Northern Bank Schools’ Cup Round 4: Coleraine Academical Institution v Regent House 11.30am Methodist College Belfast v […]