The Front Row Union Sport - Representative Rugby: Ulster U18 Club 49 EIRA U18 13

Representative Rugby: Ulster U18 Club 49 EIRA U18 13

Jul 20, 2026

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We caught up with the tour match between Ulster U18 Club and Eagle Impact Rugby Academy on Sunday afternoon at Campbell College.

It was a hard fought first half. EIRA took an early lead with a successful penalty from Dean Martins in the first minutes but the game quickly became a battle for territory in the middle of the park.

Action from the Representative Friendly between Ulster U18 Clubs and Eagle Impact Rugby Academy at Campbell College on Sunday 19th Julu 2026 — Two first half penalties from Dean Martins gave EIRA a 6 – 0 lead.

The visitors extended their lead to 0 – 6 about 25 minutes in as Martins knocked over a second penalty but Ulster finally found continuity shortly after to send winger Finn McClean over for the opening try. Outhalf Joel Clarke added the extras to give Ulster a 7 – 6 lead at half time.

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