Connacht Domestic Rugby News
Blitz-aghaderreenSaturday, 28 January 2012 Ballaghaderreen fronted for a 160 child strong blitz, northern regions CRO Gavin Foley was particularly impressed with the sportsmanship shown in trying conditions. The blitz involved four National Schools including hosts St Attracta's Ballaghaderreen, Scoil Naisiunta Brusna, St Colman's and Tibohine (Castlerea, ... Read more |
Local Bar Behind Galwegians GirlsFriday, 27 January 2012 The Dail Bar has long supported Connacht Rugby's professional heavyweights, this week it renewed its commitment to Galway City's grassroots rugby too, albeit a slightly more dainty demograph... The Galwegians Womens team contests the national AIL Division One competition, currently holds the Paul Flood Trophy (Leinster Cup), and lost to national ... Read more |
Tri-Series Blitz for Connacht GirlsFriday, 27 January 2012 Surviving on underage rugby plate-scrapings for so long, Connacht's most-promising female youngsters welcomed the Branch's latest venture - a month long tri-series - with open arms. Ballina, Westport and a composite Dunmore-Connemara (Dunnemara...Conmore) complement contested the first of four one-day tournaments in Westport on Saturday. Rain has scuppered this weekend's Dunmore ... Read more |
Campus Proves Happy Hunting Ground for BallinasloeWednesday, 25 January 2012 UCG 12 BALLINASLOE 64 Ballinasloe returned to the bread-and-butter of league footy with relish on Sunday following their cup heroics of the previous weekend. They chalked up an emphatic 64-12 victory over NUIG in Dangan, a mis-match in every measure. The tourists returned after the Christmas layoff with few rusty components and have ... Read more |
Youth Cup Draws, U13,14,15,17 and 19Tuesday, 24 January 2012 Read more |
Youths CupTuesday, 24 January 2012 About 40 turned out for the Under13, 14, 15, 17 and Under19 cup draws on Monday night, above Supermacs in the Galway City Shopping Centre. Youths Committee secretary Johnny Brennan ran proceedings, his midnight toil Sunday evening wrestling with floating byes, seeded teams, and A and B club complements ensured Monday ... Read more |
'Wegians Feast On Four-Try FareMonday, 23 January 2012 The Galwegians Women buffed off the rust so apparent last weekend, hammering home a four-try 22-0 victory on Sunday over the travelling Portlaoise. Their less-than-impressive Cup opener away to Old Belvedere in the Paul Flood Leinster Cup looked a distant memory if Sunday's performance was anything to go by. While handling ... Read more |
Semi-Final Thriller Demands ReplayMonday, 23 January 2012 Not unlike their Heineken Cup all-star heroes, Castlebar and An Ghaeltacht/Corinthians Under15s belted out a Battle Royale on Saturday. Drawn 10-all on Corinthians' number-two pitch, the hosts opted for the wind in the first spell and made good use of it in the first quarter but managed only a single score ... Read more |
Sligo February FundraiserMonday, 23 January 2012 Feb Fundraiser...Sligo RFC will host a fundraising auction in the Glasshouse Hotel on Sunday, February 19. George Draper's auction committee is busily collecting lots to go under the hammer! Antiques, curiosities, sporting memorabilia, vouchers, and work pledges are all suitable for the event. There will also be a bric-or-brac stand at ... Read more |
Enda's - Looking the PartFriday, 20 January 2012 Connacht isn't the only team out wesht with a fancy new kit this year, rugby rookie Colaiste Einde unveiled its own high-tech figure-hugging strip on Thursday. The venture marked a co-operative effort between the college, The IRFU and Connacht Branch, and two local businesses. IRFU senior vice president Billy Glynn met with ... Read more |
