Andy Goode is discussing how strength has displaced skill as the foremost requirement in modern academies when he delivers a mightily depressing yet prescient snapshot of the culture within the English game. “I have played with players who have told me they are happiest if they don’t touch the ball once during a game; they […]
LIMAVADY RFC’S newest recruit, utility back Peter Wilson is settling into his role as the club’s community rugby officer, and has plans to help take the Roe Valley side back to top of qualifying league rugby. Limavady 1st XV is a team in transition. After a lengthy spell as one of the top qualifying teams […]
21% of 14-18yr olds skip breakfast regularly – Breakfast the Key Building Block for All Young Rugby Players says IRFU IRFU launches Eat 2 Compete Week Social Media Campaign According to an online survey* conducted by the IRFU, 21% of young people between the age of 14-18 years regularly skip breakfast and 71% of those […]
The club congratulates Conor Young on being selected to start at scrumhalf for Ulster 20s v Connacht 2014 on Saturday past in the Inter-provincial Series. Ulster U20s team and replacements to play Connacht, 2014 1. Michael Lagan (captain, Ballymena) 2. Zac McCall (Queen’s University) 3. Dane Fitzpatrick (Ballynahinch) 4. Tom Donnan (TBC) 5. Nigel Simpson […]
Ross Doogan whom you may remember for his amazing rugby ball skill tricks is appearing on the Nickelodeon Series ‘Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On’. Viewers can watch 13 year-old Ross Doogan, a talented rugby trick-shot, receive his nomination for the ‘Trick Stars’ Skills Award on Saturday, August 30th at 9.00am on Nickelodeon. Ross is a […]
Following Ballyclare Rugby Club’s promotion there is plenty of pre-season buzz at The Cloughan, despite the departure of top coach, Bob Young. During his four seasons at the helm, in addition to being regular visitors to Ravenhill, Ballyclare became perennial promotion contenders before clinching their place in Qualifying 1 in May. Young has since moved […]