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Sunday 07 September 14, saw the Perennials take to the pitch at Deramore for the opening fixture of the season against Belfast Harlequins. The fine weather and a desire to impress President Colin McKee and Captain David Elliott ensured a good turnout of players, with 31 players vying for the coveted Perennials jersey. Harlequins also […]
PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME AT RIFLE PARK The President of the Irish Rugby Football Union, Mr Louis Magee, was the special guest on Saturday when Banbridge marked the official opening of their newly refurbished pitch. The ambitious local club has spent over £100,000 bringing the pitch up to All-Ireland League standard and providing additional car parking. Banbridge […]
RAVENHILL heroes Ruan Pienaar, Roger Wilson, and Robbie Diack have teamed up with independent retail group Centra to kick off this year’s Ulster Rugby SummerCamps with over 1,500 places available. The five day camps, sponsored by Centra and its independent retailers, will run between June 30 and August 22 at a variety of venues. Qualified […]
Back row forward, Robbie Diack, has signed a new three-year deal with Ulster Rugby that will see him remain at the Province until at least the summer of 2017. The 27 year-old joined Ulster from The Stormers just over five years ago and has become a highly important member of the first team squad. He […]
Portadown Panthers will be a new rugby section within Portadown RFC which will cater for people (age 6+) with Learning Disabilities. Willie Gribben, who along with former British & Irish Lion Ronnie Lamont first introduced Mini Rugby to Ulster in 1972, & then to Portadown RFC in 1974, was so impressed when watching Tag Rugby […]
Two injury-time drop goals saw Banbridge U-17s edge home against Malone and complete an Ulster League and Cup double for the second successive year. This was not a classic – finals rarely are – but it held the attention of the large body of supporters from both clubs throughout until, eight minutes into injury time […]