| Instonians Newsletter – Monday 14th March |
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Recent results / events
U18s won 48-14 at Bangor U18s
1st XV won 34-7 at home to Cooke 1st XV in the league As always a hard fought game not reflected in the score Match report for 1st XV win at home to Cooke 1st XV is on the club website (The link is slow but worth the wait!!) http://www.instonians.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4172:1st-xv-win-34-7-against-cooke-1st-xv-in-the-league&catid=1:1st-xv&Itemid=14 Still in contention for the league with 2 games remaining1st 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 won 43-5 at Bangor 2nd XV in the league Another great performance. Bangor 2s scored first and it was 7-5 to Instonians at halftime. The Instonians fitness showed in the 2nd half to score 38 unanswered points. Some fantastic rugby on show. 2nd XV full results & fixtures: 2nd XV League Table: League – Page 161124 – Ulster Rugby (sportsmanager.ie)
3rd XV unfortunately lost 7-45 away to Ards 2nd XV The team were disappointed with their performance against a good Ards 2nd XV Time to regroup for their plate semi-final at home to Ballymoney 3rd XV 3rd XV full results & fixtures: 3rd XV League Table: League – Page 161127 – Ulster Rugby (sportsmanager.ie)
U21s XV no game as they prepare for their night at the Kingspann Friday 18th March 7.00pm kick off – NOTE THE CHANGE TO KICK OFF TIME Kingspann Stadium!! Against Banbridge U21s
We fielded 3 adult teams again and rested our U21s team. Still want more players though
Upcoming fixtures
All teams really appreciate your support – do your best to be on the side-line
Tues 25th March 7.30pm kick off 1st XV away to Dromore 1st XV in the league Must win game for both sides. Need a strong travelling support to match the home one!!
Fri 18th March 7.00pm kick off – NOTE THE CHANGE TO KICK OFF TIME Kingspann Stadium!! Against Banbridge U21s Club Academy Cup Final
Sat 19th March
08.45am to 10.00am Seahorses coaching at home
U12s away to Blitz at Carrick, Academy there too.
U18s away to Innishowen in the cup
1st XV away to Queens 2nd XV in the McCrea Cup Semi-final 1.00pm Kick Off Need a vocal travelling support!!
2nd XV away to Enniskillen 2nd XV in the league 2.30pm Kick Off – this may change
3rd XV no game
Other information:
Sat 26th March Against Clogher Valley 1st XV Last league game of the season. Hopefully to decide the league winner. Biggest game of the season. Pre Match Lunch booking now open. Limited Availability. When it's booked up it’s booked up. (Last 2 pre match lunches were sold out) Contact Owen 07808262467
Mini Rugby Party - Sunday 3rd April Christmas party rescheduled
Instonians Fundraising Ball – Fri 13th May PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR CLUB - EVERYONE IS VERY WELCOME Dear Instonian As you may have heard, our biggest fundraising event for many years is now rescheduled for Friday 13th May. With greatest living All Black, Sean Fitzpatrick as guest speaker, we are looking forward to a really exciting event. For the avoidance of any doubt, there is no requirement to arrange a full table. Individual tickets for the event are available at https://www.seahorsesminirugby.co.uk/product/fundraising-sports-dinner/ We have set aside a number of ‘club tables’ to ensure any Instonians buying individual tickets will spend the evening with some friendly faces. Please remember that partners are very welcome too. We are very lucky that the format remains the same and the full original line up is still intact as detailed below -
If you need any further information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Neil Gillies Mob: 07919 493 797
“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.
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 |