April - Recovery of pitches continues

Pitch 4 re-seeded

Pitch 1 re-seeded

STAY OFF PLEASE!!

Discussions will take place this week with our grounds Consultant.

How do we get Pitch 1 back to its best?

How we manage its workload to keep it at its best?

Pitch 2 – 1^st May reseeding (approx.)

Pitch 3 – 1^st May reseeding (approx.)

Fri 21^st April – Adult Teams volunteers night out

Thanks to Clem Boyd for allowing the use of his DPD hospitality box at the Kingspann.

It provided the chance to give thanks to some of this seasons adult section volunteers:

Coaches, Management, S&C

From 1^st XV to 4^th XV.

It was a great evening.

Another example of how close a bond has been formed this year across all the sections.
Rickety!!

Sarcasm!!

Mini Rugby

Last week we played Cooke at home.

Some great rugby was played

Mini comes to an end this weekend with lots of fun planned.

08:45 to 10.00 coaching followed by the party

Mini Rugby – P7s

Sunday - we welcomed Edinburgh Accies to the club

Great game of rugby which we won 9/6

Lots of friendships formed

Friday 28th - P7 tour to Edinburgh leaving Shawbridge at 05:30

U12s

Last week we had two team playing:

One at the Kingspann Stadium at Half time

Another playing at home v Academy

This week we are coaching on Tuesday eve 18:30 to 19:30

Away to Donagadee festival Friday night with timings tbc

U12s – Girls

On Sunday U12 girls hosted a let's play event.

Enjoyed games with players from Ards, Cooke and Ophir.

It was great to see the progress all of the girls have made this season.

With their handling and tackling in particular. 

This week coaching will be from 8.45am to 10.00am followed by the minis party

U14s

Weekend saw the team play Academy at home.

A great day and coming away with a 37-7 Victory

No coaching on Monday 24th

Back to coaching on Wednesday 26th

Upcoming events

29th Belfast Harlequins Festival

3rd May End of Season BBQ and information night with U12, U14, U16

U16s

U16 finished 3rd at the Harlequins Festival

Strong performances against sides who were a yr older.

Our season is now complete.

We finish with the BBQ on the 3rd May.

U18s

No details

U21s Academy

Season over.

3rd & 4th XV

The 3rds had already finished their season.

4^th XV match was cancelled as PSNI 2^nd XV unable to field a team.

Their season also concluded with no further training or fixtures

Our first go at fielding a 4^th XV for nearly 20 years.
It wasn’t easy but a step in the right direction.

Thanks go to Scott Hanley & Stephen Lamb.

1^st XV & 2^nd XV

The seasons is already over

With both sides winning their leagues

Now preparing for next year

Next Job!!

For adults team results and league tables go to Ulster Rugby & IRFU Website

Ulster Rugby | Ulster Rugby

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

Ulster Rugby | Ulster Rugby

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 or listen to:

Great words from Ian Whitten, especially at the end!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ExeterChiefs/videos/1270015483951779/

Other information & future Events

Sat 29th April – Carrick 7s

Get down to watch Instonians

We are fielding two teams

First match at 12.30pm

Sat 29th May – Seahorse Section BBQ

Wed 3rd May – Youth Section BBQ

Thurs 11th May at 6.30pm – Question of Sport

Rugby Club AGM & Awards

Coming soon
Watch out for the date

Wed 3rd May – Youth Section BBQ

Rugby Section AGM – Thurs 11th May at 7.30pm

More details to follow

Fri 19^th May

Instonians Rugby Club End of Season Players Dinner and Awards

7pm - Pre Dinner Drinks

7.30pm - Player and Club Awards

8.15pm - 4 Course Dinner

9.30pm - Speeches with Guest Speaker

£30 per person

Player and partner ticket pre-sale open between:

Monday 17th April and Monday 24th April (Total Ticket Number Limited)

Rest of Club purchase from Tuesday 25th April.

Only fully paid up members of the Club are eligible to purchase tickets.

Dress Code Club Blazer or Smart Casual.

Contact:

Other items to be planned

Adult Team Photos

Player review of 22/23 season

Tidy up of facilities – stores, containers etc

Plans for 23/24 season

How to pay your 22/23 club membership

Hello all

Please find link below for payment of your 2022/23 Club membership fees.

Our apologies that this is so late in the season but due to a number of issues with the release of Instonians 1App, we have had to set up this one-off process to capture fees before the current season concludes.

1App will be up and running shortly and will be used from next season going forward.

As you will all be aware, it takes a significant amount of money to keep our Club running and players on the pitch. Our promotion to AIL last season alone instantly added £25,000 in costs to the Club. Membership fees from players at Minis to 1st XV, Non-Playing Members, Pensioner members etc only cover a very small percentage of those costs. The rest is covered by sponsorship, fundraising activities, a small amount of shared bar profit etc.

Therefore, every single penny we raise in membership fees is crucial to ensure ongoing success across all of our teams. As such, we are all required to pay our way. No one is exempt.

Please click of the link and select the Player Option to make payment.

https://www.seahorsesminirugby.co.uk/senior-registration/

Please complete payment within 5 working days at the latest by Friday 7th April.

Thanks

Clem Boyd – Director of Rugby

Peter Bradley – Chairman of Instonians Rugby Club

Neil Gillies – Chairman of Instonians Executive Committee

1st XV Full Fixture List

Full Fixture List