Lisburn 3rds XV –v- Grosvenor 2nds CLICK HERE FOR I XV PICTURES Once the referee found his spare whistle the Section 3 Junior League match between Lisburn 3rds and Grosvenor got under way. It was a miserable start for Lisburn both in terms of the weather and the penalty count, with five penalty’s awarded to […]
Well done to the U-19’s for a fine away win to Portadown RFC. Match Report and Highlights [youtube SQMMDt6LRoY] This was a very workmanlike performance by Instonians in this midweek friendly played under floodlights at Chambers Park Portadown. It marked a huge step up in performance from other early season friendlies. Players new to Instonian […]
Cooke continue there winning start with another bonus point win. A fine pitch and dry conditions promised a good game of rugby for this Qual League 1 fixture. The early exchanges favoured the home side and sustained pressure gave Coleraine the opening try after 15 mins. Andrews missed the con. but was successful with a […]
VIDS FIRST I XV v Lurgan & II XV v Malone below then report on I XV game + Pictures link [youtube 99k6TyFJ1So] [youtube _VmjYAQ_8x4] Civil Service met old rivals Lurgan in the first round of matches in the Gordon West Cup at Stormont. Recent history suggested that Lurgan would be the likely conquerors, having […]
First Victory of the Season for the 4XV at Antrim The 4’s made the short trip to Antrim to play a robust and well organised Antrim team who were unbeaten in their league campaign to date. Despite the inclement weather the Antrim pitch was in great condition (compliments to the Antrim grounds staff) and it […]
Harlequins Hold On Against Fast-Finishing Bohs Right winger Rory Scholes scored the only try of the game as Belfast Harlequins took a 14-12 verdict over visitors UL Bohemians at Deramore Park. CLICK HERE For Pictures Ireland Under-20 international JJ Hanrahan booted all of Bohs’ points – three penalties and a drop – but ‘Quins, who […]
On a wet and miserable afternoon at Upritchard Park, Bangor hosted Ballyclare in the first round of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup,eventually finishing as 35-17 winners. With further meetings in the league competition later, both sides were anxious to assert themselves. However, it was Bangor who made an explosive start with a converted try […]