| Instonians Newsletter – Thursday 2nd Feb 23 |
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Sorry for the delay – wanted to be sure about the 1st XV fixtures details.
Recent results / events
Mini Rugby Big thank you to those who attended our p7 fundraising car wash and book sale. Minis are away to Civil this week with a 9:45am meet and kick off 10am. P7 aren’t 100 percent yet as AQE results day
U12s Under 12 played on Friday night against a strong Ballynahinch team. We had 4 lads playing their first game for the club. Played 4 won 1 lost 3. This week training on Tue and Thurs 18:30 to 19:30.
U12s – Girls Girl’s U12 - coaching last Saturday Coaching this Saturday 9am-10am
U14s U14 played Wellington Grammar school on Saturday winning an impressive 15-29 Training this week on Monday and Wednesday at 18:15 Letterkenny U14 visiting Shaws Bridge on Saturday 4th for the first round of the Cup at 11am
U16s U16 won 32-0 vs BHSFP. Training 1st Feb 6:30pm at Civil Service. Sat arrangements TBC
U18s 18’s training with Academy squad on Tuesdays @ 7pm
U21s Continue to train with 3rd & 4th XV on a Tuesday evening All new players welcome
3rd XV & 4th XV – Junior Club 3rds beat Randalstown 2s in Rd 1 of the Forster Plate 41-14 on Saturday. Training on Tuesday night at Shaws Bridge 7pm to 8.15pm Next league matches: Fri 3rd Feb 4th XV home to Carrick 3rd XV at 7.30pm Sat 4th Feb 3rd XV away Lisburn 2s at 12.30am
2nd XV No match last week or this week. Looking to organise a league match or friendly next week
1st XV Another strong win at home to 4th place Clonmel, 64-0. The match was harder than the score line would indicate. Match report: Thefrontrowunion article: https://www.thefrontrowunion.com/2023/01/all-ireland-league-2c-instonians-64-clonmel-0/
TheClubScene Podcast Division 2c discussed at 1:29
Finalwhistle.ie https://www.finalwhistle.ie/rugby/ail-roundup-division-2c-week-12/
For the team the same focus continues: “One game at a time!!” “Next job!!”
At training this week on Thursday we are having a joint session with RBAI 1st XV. This weekend is a break from the AIL, but home match against Belfast Harlequins 1st XV. A double header: Final Ulster Premier League 2 match and first round of the Senior Cup. Early kick off at 12.30pm It has been a while since both clubs have played at 1st XV level. It’s been even longer since any of those matches have been a win to Instonians!! Rickety!!
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
Other information: Abuse to match officials – totally unacceptable At the Instonians v Omagh match on 14th Jan, one of the assistant Referees received unacceptable abuse from two members of the side-line. The two people concern were ejected from the grounds. Initial investigations have shown that neither of the individuals were members of either Instonians RFC or Omagh RFC. Instonians RFC are assisting with the Investigations. It will continue until the identity of the two individuals is found. Instonians RFC are fully supportive and appreciative of all match official in the vital role they carry out, “no officials, no rugby!!”
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
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.
Instonians Cricket Club Ladies Night – Fri 3rd March 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 |
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