| Instonians Newsletter – Tuesday 15th February |
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Recent results / events
Mini Seahorses had a coaching session at home before their half-term break
1st XV at the end of a 3 week break. Time to rest those injuries and prepare for the remaining league games. 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 no game 2nd XV full results & fixtures: 2nd XV League Table: League – Page 161124 – Ulster Rugby (sportsmanager.ie)
3rd XV Won 31-17 against PSNI 2s. An entertaining game for many reasons, always good to win at Newforge! 3rd XV full results & fixtures: 3rd XV League Table: League – Page 161127 – Ulster Rugby (sportsmanager.ie)
U21s had a brilliant cup quarter final win 10-7 at home to Enniskillen U21s Match was played under lights on Fri 11th Feb. Blown bulbs on pitch 4 lights meant the match had to be moved to Pitch 1 The standard of rugby and commitment shown by both teams was worthy of our main pitch. Well done to all involved: Enniskillen U21s, Referee and Instonians U21s. It was a real “nail bitter!” Enniskillen did get revenge in the “boat race” held in the bar afterwards. Both these teams have a great relationship and show what this U21s Club Academy is all about. Getting young players out playing rugby with their friends who would otherwise have hung their boots up.
Our U21s now go into the draw for the semi-final with: Instonians Ballyclare Carrick Banbridge Semi-final Wed 2nd March Final Fri 18th March at the Kingspan at 7pm
Upcoming fixtures All teams really appreciate your support – do your best to be on the sideline
Sat 19th Feb
Seahorses & Youth this week Weekend off due to half-term
1st XV restart their league campaign Away to Dromore 1st XV 2.30pm Kick Off Always a vocal home support, we need you there to match it!!
2nd XV away to Omagh 3rd XV in the Crawford Plate Qtr. Final 2.30pm Kick Off
3rd XV home to Dungannon 3rd XV in the Forster Plate Qtr. Final 2.30pm Kick Off
Other information:
Instonians help local school Breda Academy to start Rugby Video on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/instoniansrfc
Questions on the Laws of Rugby – two referees involved Richard Sweeney has agreed to work with Michael Pollock and do awareness sessions for any teams.
Club Shop Contact: Michael Fairbanks 0774 760 8021
Instonians Fundraising Ball 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. I nstonians 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/
Ireland Home International Tickets – Update Ireland v Wales was a sell out Ireland v Scotland is sold out Ireland v Italy – small amount of tickets available Contact: David Acheson 0778 756 0376 |