| Instonians Newsletter – Tuesday 1st March |
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Recent results / events
Mini Seahorses & Youth had a break due to waterlogged pitches
1st XV blew the cobwebs away after a 4 week break. Hard fought win 35-26 against our closest neighbours Cooke 1st XV in the McCrea Cup Quarter final. These matches are always tough and Cooke led for a lot of it. Eventually Instonians took the lead and kept it. We in fact play Cooke 1st XV again in two weeks in the league!! We are now in the draw for semi final with: Queens 2nd XV Academy Grosvenor
Also still in contention for the league with 4 games remaining 1st XV full results & fixtures: Instonians - 1st XV Fixtures and Results 2021-2022 1st XV League Table: League – Page 161118 – Ulster Rugby (sportsmanager.ie)
2nd XV lost 14-24 to Omagh 3rd XV in the Crawford Plate Qtr Final A competitive match was close throughout. The match had to be stopped early when referee Teddy Sloan badly injured his leg. Everyone at Instonians wish Teddy a speedy and full recovery. Good luck to Omagh in the semi-final 2nd XV full results & fixtures: 2nd XV League Table: League – Page 161124 – Ulster Rugby (sportsmanager.ie)
3rd XV Won 18-16 against Dungannon 3rd XV in the Crawford Plate semi-final Another 3rd XV exciting win, slotting a penalty at the end to win the game. On now to the semi-final!! 3rd XV full results & fixtures: 3rd XV League Table: League – Page 161127 – Ulster Rugby (sportsmanager.ie)
Last Saturday we fielded 3 adult teams – a lot of effort from everyone
U21s have had a disrupted few weeks with oppositions not fielding teams and the terrible weather causing cancellations of training. This tight group still seem to enjoy each other’s company and continue to add numbers to the squad.
Upcoming fixtures All teams really appreciate your support – do your best to be on the sideline
Wed 2nd March – U21s Cup Semi-Final 8pm Kick Off U21s host Carrick U21s Club Academy Cup – Semi-final Come down and support this exciting group of players
Sat 5th March
Seahorses coaching at home
1st XV restart their league campaign Home to Portadown 1st XV 2.30pm Kick Off Need a loud a vocal home support!! 4 league matches to go!!
2nd XV away to Portadown 2nd XV in the league. 2.30pm Kick Off
3rd XV home to Randalstown 3rd XV in the league 2.30pm Kick Off
Other information:
Instonians Cricket Quiz Night – Fri 4th March at 7.30pm £10 per person £5 per student Contact: Paddy Ellerby 0782 196 8847 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Instonians U21s Easter Monday Tournament Monday 18th April More details to follow
Instonians Fundraising Ball – Fri 13th May Hello all Due to hotel capacity that means we have just 10 tables left to offer.
“Here Come the Girls” ladies lunch Our ‘Here Come the Girls’ ladies lunch at the Club scheduled for Sat 29th Jan has unfortunately been postponed due to Covid restrictions. The Ladies are currently working with the Bar Committee to identify an alternative date. We’ll confirm this asap.
Instonians Communication App The Instonians Executive Committee have now received the final design proposal for Instonians 1App which will become the communications tool for all on and off pitch details for rugby, cricket and hockey. Development will start early February and is expected to be completed late spring.
Project Seahorse Project Seahorse has been well received with generous donations coming in regularly. If you haven’t yet had a chance to view the rugby club video and consider making a donation, please have a look https://projectseahorse.co.uk/
Club Shop Contact: Michael Fairbanks 0774 760 8021
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