Queen’s University Rugby Club
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Barry Galvin, Callum Florence, Conor O’Shaughnessy, Jack Murphy, James Burke, Joe Byrne, Michael McDonald, Ryan Street, Tom Brigg, Zac SolomonAIL1B: Queen’s University 38 Blackrock College 22
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On Saturday afternoon Blackrock were the visitors to The Dub to face Queens in an AIL1B league fixture. I took in the 2nd half of this game, with Queens leading 19-15, at the break, with tries from Callum Florence, Zac Solomon and Ryan Street, together with 2 Jack Murphy conversions. Blackrock had replied with tries from
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Women’s Premiership: Queen’s University 24 Malone 5
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I caught up with the Ulster Rugby Women’s Premiership match between Queen’s University and Malone on Sunday afternoon at The Dub. I arrived at this match about 25 minutes into the first half with Queen’s leading 5 – 0 thanks to a Ciara Fitzsimons try. The match was played in difficult conditions with a strong
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Anna Dawson, Emma McArdle, Jana McQuillan, Jemma Farrell, Megan Creighton, Rachel McIlroy, Rebecca Mann, Zara MartinWomen’s Premiership: Banbridge 7 Queen’s University 32
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On Sunday Afternoon Banbridge faced Queens in a Women’s Premiership game at Rifle Park. It was a grey, overcast, dreek afternoon. The light rain was only punctuated by periods of heavy rain. Neither side could come to terms with the conditions. Knocks on led to plethora of scrums and intermittent penalties. The deadlock was final
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Adam Wrona, Conor Ryan, Daniel Squires, Darragh French, Evan Clarke, Finn Longstaff, Jason Aherne, Michael Cogan, Michael McDonald, Sean CondonAIL1B: Queen’s University 14 University College Cork 50
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On Saturday afternoon, University College Cork made the long trip up to The Dub, to play Queens in an AIL1B fixture. Queens were devoid of several players called in to the Emerging Ireland and Ulster Squads in South Africa. UCC won a penalty from the kick off, kicked into the corner and Adam Wrona drove
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Premiership: Queen’s University 0 Enniskillen 17
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On Sunday afternoon Enniskillen travelled to The Dub to play Queen’s University in a Women’s Premiership fixture. Zara Flack opened the scoring for Enniskillen Enniskillen moved the ball confidently from kick off trapping Queens in their 22. Pressure told and when the ball was released to the backs Zara Flack found space on the right
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AIL1B: Queens 19 Shannon 13
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On Saturday, Shannon made the trip up from Limerick to face Queens in an AIL1B fixture, at the Queens Arena. Talking to Queens supporters and officials before the game, confidence was not high, given performances to date. Ryan Street added Queens opening try In the opening minutes both teams sounded each other out. It was
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Alex Darragh, David Gillespie, Ethan Patterson, James Creighton, Joel McBride, Mark Jackson, Matthew McDowell, Peter Gillespie, Ross Patterson, Ryan McMillanClub Friendly: Ballyclare 51 Queen’s University 5
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We caught up with newly promoted Ballyclare RFC and a Queen’s University squad for a pre-season friendly at The Cloughan on Saturday afternoon. The match was played over three 25 minute periods. First Period. Ballyclare were first to strike with scrum half, James Creighton bursting through to touch down, converted by No 15, Mark Jackson.
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Ben McFarlane, Bradley McNamara, Jake McCay, Neil Salters, Oli Clarke, Rhys O'Donnell, Ritchie McMaster, Rory TelferSenior Cup: Instonians 36 Queens 26 AET Final
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On Saturday afternoon Instonians met Queens in the Senior Cup Final at Kingspan Stadium. Coincidently it marked the 100th anniversary of the first final, played at Ravenhill, in 1924, between Queens University FC and Instonians RFC. It was grey, overcast and a steady drizzle fell. The gloom was alleviated by the floodlights. Queens got on the
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AIL 1B: Queen’s University 20 MU Barnhall 18 Playoff Final
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Queen’s University welcomed MU Barnhall to the Dun on Saturday afternoon for the final All Ireland 1B relegation/promotion play off match. Queen’s looking for the win to retain their 1B status with Barnhall hoping to replace them. It was a closely contested first half hour. Queen’s made their first breakthrough 31 minutes in when Ryan
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Ben McFarlane, Harvey Patterson, Henry Walker, Joe Hopes, Jonny Hunter, Matthew Millar, Neil Kirkpatrick, Robert Lyttle, Rory Ellerby, Rory Telfer, Stuart CromieAIL 1B Play Off: Queen’s University 59 Banbridge 17
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We caught up with the first round of the AIL 1B Promotion/Relegation play offs on Saturday afternoon as Queen’s University hosted Banbridge at the Dub with Queen’s hoping to maintain their 1B status and Banbridge hoping to return after a season in 2A. Somewhere in there Matthew Millar opens the scoring for Queen’s Queen’s pretty
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McCrea Cup: Grosvenor 19 Queens II 10 Final
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On Saturday afternoon game one of a triple header, at the Kingspan Stadium, saw Grosvenor take on Queens II in the McCrea Cup Final. With 45 to 50 mph winds Storm Kathleen threatened to dominate the game, blowing diagonally from one corner to the other. Mercifully there was no rain. With the wind, ball handling
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Goldsborough Trophy: 2024 U21 Club Rugby Competition
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We caught up with the 2024 Goldsborough Trophy at Shaws Bridge on Easter Monday. This season Instonians hosted teams from Academy, Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast Harlequins, City of Armagh, Suttonians and Queen’s University. The teams played round robin matches in two groups with the top two from each group going through to the semi final. Group
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Callum Florence, Charlie Sheridan, Craig Donaldson, Donal Conroy, Jack Sheridan, James Humphreys, James McKillop, Jonny Hunter, Peter Heasley, Peter Osborne, Rory Telfer, Sam Cahill, Will O’BrienAIL 1B: Queen’s University 33 Naas 31
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Queen’s University and Nass met in an AIL 1B bottom three clash at Newforge Sports early Saturday afternoon, the match switched from the Dub due to waterlogged pitches. Queen’s were needing a win to stand any chance of climbing out of the bottom two, to avoid a promotion/relegation playoff. Both teams got stuck in from
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Junior Cup: Malone 24 Queen’s University 22
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I caught the Women’s Junior Cup semi final between Malone and Queen’s University at Gibson Park on Sunday afternoon. Queen’s started well and had Malone under the cosh in the early stages. However an interception, practically on her own line, saw Lauren Hassett sprint the length of the pitch for Malone’s opening try. Grainne Murphy
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Angus Christie, Brent Scott, Daniel Maxwell, Harry Lightbody, Harry McMeekin, James Morrison, Jason Bothwell, Matthew Curry, Regan Williamson2XV League: Queen’s University II 24 Clogher Valley II 39
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We caught up with the Ulster Rugby 2XV League match between Queen’s University 2nd XV and Clogher Valley 2nd XV early Saturday afternoon at the Dub. The Clogher scrum forced an early penalty try. Clogher got off to a strong start with a penalty try from a scrum after 6 minutes and the visitors consolidated
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McCrea Cup: Queens II 15 Instonians II 8 Semi Final
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On Saturday, Queens II played Instonians II in a McCrea Cup Semi Final at The Dub, Upper Malone. No quarter was asked nor given! Neither side were able to manage a 1st half score in a full blooded cup tie, in which no quarter was asked nor given. At times an underlying feistiness caused tensions to