1st XV have bonus point win at home to Donaghadee Instonians 27 – Donaghdee 7 After last week’s surprise defeat last week away to Ballyclare Instonians got themselves back on track in this league win against Donaghadee. It was quite a fractious game played in increasingly wet conditions. But right from the start Instonians showed […]
Coleraine Inst Medallion win the Bowl Final! Date: Saturday 28th February Competition: Medallion Bowl Final Opponents: Grosvenor GS Venue: Antrim GS Report: Coleraine Inst Medallion travelled to Antrim on Saturday morning to take on Grosvenor in the final of the Medallion Bowl. Both sides have had mixed seasons to date but have built momentum over […]
Humphreys to win 100th cap for Ulster Ian Humphreys is set to make his 100th Ulster appearance after being named in the team for Friday’s sold-out Guinness PRO12 clash against Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium (kick off 7.35pm). In one of three changes to the starting team, Ireland international Dan Tuohy has returned from injury to […]
RS Dungannon won the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Trophy on Wednesday afternoon, beating Lurgan College 29-10 at Banbridge Academy. It was Lurgan who opened the scoring when Scott Wilson kicked an early penalty, but Dungannon responded immediately with a try from loosehead prop Jonny Black. Captain John Buckley was on target with the conversion for […]
UNDER 16S WIN PREMIER LEAGUE Armagh’s under 16s have won the premier league section for the second time in succession when they travelled to Virginia in County Cavan last Saturday and narrowly beat a strong Virginia side 32 points to 22. Played in ideal conditions Armagh started of slowly and went behind fairly early on […]
BOYNE 18 ARMAGHrugby 20 Following their convincing 37-6 win against Queens University last fixture Armagh again travelled South into Leinster with an air of confidence to play their eleventh game in the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League of the season. Having won eight of these games and losing three they occupy third spot, if somewhat precariously. […]
UUJ Secure League Win In Style with Bonus Point Win Abbey Insurance sponsored UUJ played QUB/Strand at home in the “Student Sport Ireland League” on Wednesday 18th March at Jordanstown It was a very nervous game for the home side as they were missing a number of key players with injuries, front row player, Ross […]
UUJ Produce Another Win Ulster University Magee travelled to Jordanstown to play a friendly squad game against Abbey Insurance sponsored UUJ in preparation for them entering the Student Sport Ireland League. It was a very entertaining and physical game giving UUJ coach, Mark Henderson an opportunity to see his First XV squad in action for […]
Craig Gilroy will become the youngest player to win 100 caps for Ulster when he lines out against Benetton Treviso at Kingspan Stadium tomorrow night (kick off 19:35). The 23 year-old made his debut for the province against Cardiff in November 2010. He has scored 25 tries in 99 appearances so far. Nick Williams, Louis […]