With the All Ireland League taking a break until late January, Banbridge now turn their attention to the imminent trip to Ravenhill for the Ulster Senior Cup Final against Ballymena. Ravenhill appearances were a regular occurrence for Banbridge’s 1st XV in the late 80’s and 90’s when they dominated Junior rugby in Ulster. However, promotion […]
UUC 1st XV now 6 from 6 This match billed as a top of the table clash, lived up to its expectations with a high quality, entertaining game of rugby served up by both teams despite the atrociousness weather conditions at Uprichard park. The game started with the lively student team taking the match to […]
In a powerful display Coleraine won 29-15 and are the sole Ulster representatives remaining in the competition. The opposition for the February 4 fixture will come from Tullamore, Westport or Moneyvea, the draw to take place at a later date. There was a large turnout of support for the game at the weekend and the […]
BANBRIDGE 5THs 22 Rainey 4ths 12 Banbridge Fifths entertained Rainey Fourths on a dark windy November afternoon that required floodlights for the most of the game. Despite the wind in their faces Rainey started brightly and their pack drove into the Bann half. Several quick rucks allowed them to move the ball along their back-line […]
Armoy overcame a stuffy Ballymoney V in a match that wasn’t for Rugby purists. The Armoy pack set the pace early on and in the opening10 minutes they kept the Ballymoney men encamped in their own 22. This ultimately resulted in a penalty to Armoy which was converted by Jarvis Traynor. From the kick off […]
In a gripping encounter the UUC came out worthy winners, but only after they had dealt with a severe test from a much improved Carrick team since the last encounter a month ago in the junior cup. From the kick off the students faced a fierce physical onslaught, which had the referee caution two Carrick […]
Power NI presents new Playing Kit to 2nd XV Photo: Alan Egner, Business Sales and Marketing Manager for Power NI, who organised the kit giveaway and John Anderson of Teamwear Ireland (based in Belfast) who supplied the kits, and George Martin Team Manager of Malone 2nd XV 4’s Win away at Ophir The 4s game […]
Donaghadee 1st XV, still buoyant from their league win against CIYMS returned to Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup action on Saturday and put in a fantastic performance coming out 30-21 winners. Donaghadee started poorly and the home side dominated the game leading 6-3 after ten minutes played. It was a fantastic tackle from a restart […]