Letterkenny on Saturday morning was bathed in sunshine and the rugby club welcomed for competitive games City of Derry RFC. Letterkenny youth convenor Jeremy Worth comments on a club who have trained well all summer have great support from parents and building a healthy, fit, skillful group of teams!
Coleraine Youth teams held a minute’s silence in memory of Ulster player Nevin Spence, on the second anniversary of his untimely death, before training on Monday evening. Coordinator Jim Allen spoke movingly to players and coaches about the loss to rugby and the inspiration Nevin represents to young players, before the act of commemoration. After […]
CRFC YOUTH SECTION WEEKLY RESULTS ROUNDUP. Date : 6 Sept 2014 Carrick Youth impress in pre-season friendlies Carrick Youth who once again this season are sponsored by Nk Ltd got there season of to a good start with three impressive wins against Malone Youth at the Tom Simms Memorial Park last Saturday. The Under 14s, […]
Rugby Sevens Set for Youth Olympic Games Debut Flagbearer: Rugby Sevens player Tiana Penitani will carry the flag for Team Australia at the Youth Olympics opening ceremony Rugby returns to Olympics after 92 years IRB launches ‘I am Rugby Sevens’ video Six men’s and six women’s teams to participate Rugby Canada star Heather Moyse to […]
Over the past four months the Ulster Coaching Staff have been working hard to select the youth squad for the club under 17’s team from over 100 Ulster Youth players down to a more manageable 46 players. The first fifteen selection from this final listing includes three Armagh representatives. Tight-head prop, Paul Mulligan. Lock forward, […]
Rugby Sevens Teams Confirmed for Youth Olympic Games Debut The International Rugby Board has confirmed the six men’s and six women’s teams that will participate in the Rugby Sevens competitions at the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games from August 17-20. Nanjing will be the first time that Rugby Sevens has appeared on the Olympic programme […]