Instonians Newsletter – Tuesday 21st Feb 23 |
Recent results / events
Mini Rugby Mini Rugby had a week off last week for mid-term. This week we welcome Malone RFC to Shawsbridge 09:15 kick off with a meet time of 08:45
U12s Under 12s coaching this week Tuesday and Thursday 18:30 to 19:30
U12s – Girls Coaching this Saturday 9am-10am
U14s U14 beat Malone U14s 42-14 in the Semi Final of the Ulster Carpets Bowl. Now progress to the Final: Sat 4th March Meadowbank Sports Arena Magherafelt 11am kick off Instonians U14s v Lurgan U14s Frontrowunion report: https://www.thefrontrowunion.com/2023/02/u14-bowl-instonians-42-malone-14-semi-final/ U16s U16 had no match at the weekend due to half-term. Coaching on Wed 22nd Feb Civil Service 6:30pm. Sat 25 Feb Vs Cooke at Shawsbridge 11:30am
U18s 18’s coaching with Academy squad on Tuesdays @ 7pm
U21s Academy Continue to train with 3rd & 4th XV on a Tuesday evening All new players welcome
3rd XV & 4th XV – Junior Club The 3rd XV progressed to the semi-finals of the Forster Plate. Teao Carolan scoring 3 of the team's 6 tries. We play Lisburn 2s in the semi-final at Shaws Bridge on Saturday 25th March. Training as usual on Tuesday at 7pm The 3s will be looking to make it 5 wins from 5 in the league against Belfast Harlequins 3s on Friday night at Deramore. 7.30KO No 4s game this week.
2nd XV Under lights on wed 15th Feb the 2nd XV scored 9 tries to beat Queens 3rd XV 61-0 Needless to say there was some great rugby on show. Focus switches to the McCrea cup: 12.30pm Kick off Away to CIYMS 1st XV It will be a tough one!!
1st XV Last Saturday was another trip to Munster. But a great first 60 minutes led to a 33-19 win at Bruff 1st XV. Match report for 1st XV win 33-19 at Bruff 1st XV is on the club website. Now to this weekend: 2.30pm Kick Off 1st XV home to Sundays Well 1st XV in AIL match no 14 5 matches to go. Be there to cheer the team on. Hopefully you will be entertained!! For the team the same focus continues: “One game at a time!!” “Next job!!” For adults team results and league tables go to Ulster Rugby & IRFU Website 1st XV – Ulster Rugby Premiership Division 2 2nd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial Premier Division 2 3rd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial East 1 – Phase 2 4th XV – League Table Ulster Rugby Regional East 1- Phase 2 https://www.irishrugby.ie/all-ireland-leagues-old/men/league-tables/ 1st XV – Division 2C Full domestic fixtures on Ulster Branch Website 1st XV – Ulster Rugby Premiership Division 2 2nd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial Premier Division 2 3rd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial East 1 – Phase 2 4th XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Regional East 1 – Phase 2 https://www.irishrugby.ie/all-ireland-leagues-old/men/league-tables/ 1st XV – Division 2C Articles to read: Final whistle round up of Division 2c after 13 weeks https://www.finalwhistle.ie/rugby/ail-roundup-division-2c-week-13/ Other information: Sat 25th Feb - Help needed at the gate!! Would anyone like to take a turn on the gate? It’s at our home AIL games. This Saturday 25th for Sundays Well Or Following Saturday 4th against Ballina on 4th March Please contact Neil Gillies on 07919 493 797 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Sat 15th April – last league match of the season Away to Tullamore!! What a season so far! Final AIL battle on Saturday 15th April at Tullamore. We are organising as many buses as we need to get great traveling support pitch side. It'll be a great family day out. Breakfast in the club before departing Bring a picnic and a few toots! £25 a seat just provides cost coverage for a full 48 seater with toilet. (Entry fee for match not included so don't forget your euros!) Bus leaves Shaws Bridge Sports Association (large car park) at 10am. Return bus will leave Tullamore RFC at 5.30pm arriving back at Shaws Bridge at approximately 8.45pm. Please support your Club. RICKETY!! Buy Online Now https://www.seahorsesminirugby.co.uk/product/bus-ticket-to-tullamore/ Last Friday of the month lunches
. Fundraising events for P7 Tour Fundraising for the p7 tour Cars wash 9am to 11am Saturday 18th Feb Will be in the small car park
. “Instonians live” – an experiment in communication The “Instonians live” is an experiment by harry Mussen to try and streamline the live scores on Saturday afternoons. At the moment, Harry posts to four Instonian chats, the Ulster Rugby Scores chat and the Energia AIL Div 2 chat. Often, he resembles a whirling dervish! WhatsApp have just introduced the Communities function and he is trying to use it to make one post go to all our Instonian chats. It’s a work in progress and might well be superseded by the Instonians One App. . Instonians in the media Tiktok. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFqR62tL/ Instagram . INSTONIANS RFC – Pre Match Lunches at Shaws Bridge for 2022 / 23
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. 1st XV Full Fixture List
Full Fixture List
The Cricket Club AGM - Mon 27th Feb at 7.30 pm The Cricket Club AGM has been set for Monday the 27th February at 7.30 pm in the big bar at Shaws. All members welcome. More details will follow as soon.as.possible. .
Tues 14th Feb - Good work done by Instonians Ground force The photos say it all. Well done team.
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Instonians Cricket Club Ladies Night – Fri 3rd March - POSTPONED! Louis Ludik is coming to this event with Crafty Vintners for a wine tasting! Louis is a former Ulster rugby player who coaches Instonians Firsts rugby squad! A fantastic addition.to.the.night!!
. Cricket - Lisburn will open their defence of the Premier League title at Shaw’s Bridge with a game against Instonians on April 22. https://cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2023/articles/000001/000145.shtml . |