Mullingar dig deep to halt Naas's revival
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMullingar played our old rivals Naas at home in the Leinster League on Saturday and as usual there was nothing between these teams.
New Ross develop skills with Halloween tag
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland may be dead and buried when it comes to the World Cup but these group of students are fully alive to the fun and enjoyment of playing the game.
High levels of interest expected for referee's course
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht Rugby is committed to making the sport of rugby a fun and safe experience for everyone who plays the game. Over the next couple of months a range of courses and workshops will be delivered to...
Westport battle past Galwegians
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWestport RFC went top of Division 1A with a hard-fought win over Galwegians last weekend. The top two battled it out in Crowley Park where Westport eventually ran out 10-11 winners to overtake their Galway...
Pack away the razors - Movember is back
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMovember is back! And some of Leinster and UCD's finest sports stars were on hand to kick it off.
Hickey hails 'great success' as U-13 girls rugby gets off to a flyer in province
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive U-13 girls' teams took to the pitches for the first time in Connacht Rugby's history on Saturday morning in Tuam RFC. Monivea, Corinthians, Westport, Ballinasloe and Portumna all played each other...
Mixed fortunes for Connacht clubs in All-Ireland Leagues
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was a mixed weekend of Ulster Bank League action for the Connacht clubs as two of the four clubs picked up valuable wins. In Division 1A Galwegians welcomed UCD to Crowley Park in what always promised...
Cullen turns to old guard to counter Scarlets
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is a mark of Leinster's impressive strength in depth that Leo Cullen can name a completely new starting XV from last week's winning side for the visit of the league leaders Scarlets this evening (7.35).
Falcons remain rock bottom
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNewcastle Falcons' dreadful start to the season reach crisis point at the weekend when they were hammered 41-3 at home by Exeter.
League's top side poses big challenge for Galwegians
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGalwegians will look to put their fourth defeat of the season behind them when they travel to take on Clontarf in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A, at Castle Avenue tomorrow (2.30pm).
