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Recent results / events
Mini Rugby
Last Saturday mini rugby travelled to Dromore.
Some great rugby was played by all age groups
This week we are away to Academy timings tbc.
U12s
Under 12 went to Bangor for the let’s play event.
Played 4 and won 4.
This week we will be coaching Tuesday and Thursday 18:30 to 19:30
U12s – Girls
This week coaching at Shaw's Bridge
Saturday 11th March 9am-10am
U14s
U14s lost a close final 10-15 to Lurgan
Lurgan’s fullback was the difference scoring 3 tries!!
This squad of players have developed tremendously this season.
They are a credit to themselves, their coaches and their families.
More to come!!
No coaching on Monday
Coaching on Wednesday 18:15
Saturday Friendly Donaghadee away 11KO
U16
U16 won 45-31 against Academy.
Coaching Wed 8th March @ Ards 7pm.
Sat 11th versus Donaghadee at Civil
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
3rd XV no game
Next match for 3rds is against Malone 3rds at Gibson Park on 18th March.
4th XV were away to Randalstown 3s.
With no one on the bench after 30 mins, all players played with spirit to the final whistle resulting in a 29-26 win.
We had a few firsts, Ethan McKnight Captaining and Matt Sloan, first match since University in London 6 years ago. Welcome to Instonians and back to the sport.
Big thanks to Randalstown RFC who supplied the players with a case of beer, chicken curry and even a cheese board to finish!
League match Saturday away to BHS FP 2nd XV.
KO time is 2.30pm but we have asked if it can be earlier.
3rd XV & 4th XV this week Training on Tuesday 7pm
2nd XV
Unfortunately Omagh 3rd XV could not field a team last Saturday.
That walkover win means the 2nd XV win their league on the same day the 1st XV won theirs.
This week we host City of Derry 2nd XV in one of the two remaining fixtures.
The team are dying to finish off in style, City of Derry 2nd XV will be a tough challenge.
1st XV
1st XV had a bonus point win 56-7 at home to Ballina 1st XV.
That win ensures the Division 2C title with 3 matches still to play.
It is also automatic promotion to Division 2B
Back to back promotions is a credit to all involved.
Match report is on the club website.
http://www.instonians.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4338:1st-xv-win-56-7-at-home-to-ballina-1st-xv-and-gain-promotion-to-division-2b&catid=1:1st-xv&Itemid=14
Next match is in 3 week.
Away to Bangor 1st XV on 25th March
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
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:
Head coach Paul Pritchard in the telegraph.
https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/paul-pritchard-plays-down-expectations-as-rampant-instonians-home-in-on-promotion-from-division-2c/534835975.html
Interesting in refereeing?
Instonians referees Michael Pollock and Richard Sweeny would like to hold a few sessions for potential club referees that would like to be able to referee either school or club youth games.
If interested contact:
Michael Pollock 07710 602191
Other information:
KEEP YELLOW BOX CLEAR
Can club members please reframe from parking on the yellow box at the front of the club house.
As it’s for Ambulance access.
You are welcome to Shawsbridge – but please leave the dogs at home!!
Please can we remind people that dogs are not allowed up at the club.
Sat 15th April – last league match of the season
Away to Tullamore – supporters coach!!
What a season so far, so let’s celebrate together
Final AIL battle on Saturday 15th April at Tullamore.
Coaches leave Shaws Bridge Sports Association (large car park) at 10am.
Will leave Tullamore RFC at 5.30pm arriving back at Shaws Bridge at approximately 8.45pm.
Now only £10 per ticket!!!!
(Entry fee for match not included so don't forget your euros!)
First come, first served. Book online now atwww.seahorsesminirugby.co.uk/product/bus-ticket-to-tullamore/
We hope to get a good number of supporters for this final match and all enjoy a fun day out. All welcome! Pack a picnic and come along.
Any queries please contact Laura -
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Last Friday of the month lunches
“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/
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Club Website
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INSTONIANS RFC – Pre Match Lunches at Shaws Bridge for 2022 / 23
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Date
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Opposition
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Theme
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1st October
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Tullamore
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Back in the AIL
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15th October
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Bangor
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"Club Rivalries"
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12th November
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Bruff
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"Golden Oldies"
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3rd December
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Middleton
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Instonians - One Club Three Sports
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17th December
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Belfast Harlequins
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Club Lunch - postponed
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14th January
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Omagh
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Celebrating Mini and Youth - The Future
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28th January
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Clonmel
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Volunteers
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25th February
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Sundays Well
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Family
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4th March
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Ballina
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Folklore
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1st April
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Skerries
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Fellowship
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To book seats or tables, please contact:
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Owen Lambert (Club President): 07808 262 467
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Keith O’Donnell (Club Vice President): 07463 846 866
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1st XV Full Fixture List
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1st XV Fixtures 2022-23
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27-Aug
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Bangor (A)
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Ulster Senior League - Div 2
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Won
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03-Sep
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Rainey (H)
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Ulster Senior League - Div 2
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Lost
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10-Sep
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Dungannon (A)
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Ulster Senior League - Div 2
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Postponed
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17-Sep
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.
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Omagh (A)
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Ulster Senior League - Div 2
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Won
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24-Sep
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Dungannon (A)
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Ulster Senior League - Div 2
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Won
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01-Oct
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.
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Tullamore (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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08-Oct
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.
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Skerries (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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15-Oct
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Bangor (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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22-Oct
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FREE
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29-Oct
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Ballina (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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05-Nov
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Sunday's Well (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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12-Nov
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.
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Bruff (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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19-Nov
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FREE
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26-Nov
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Clonmel (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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03-Dec
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Midleton (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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10-Dec
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Omagh (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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17-Dec
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Belfast Harlequins (H)
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Ulster Senior League – Div 2
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Postponed
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24-Dec
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FREE
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31-Dec
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FREE
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2023
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07-Jan
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Belfast Harlequins (H)
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Ulster Senior Cup
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Postponed
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14-Jan
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Omagh (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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21-Jan
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Midleton (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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28-Jan
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Clonmel (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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04-Feb
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Belfast Harlequins (H)
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Ulster Senior League – Div 2 and Ulster Senior Cup
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Lost
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11-Feb
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FREE
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18-Feb
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Bruff (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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25-Feb
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Sunday's Well (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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04-Mar
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Ballina (H)
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AIL - 2C
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Won
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11-Mar
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FREE
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18-Mar
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FREE
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25-Mar
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Bangor (A)
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AIL - 2C
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01-Apr
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Skerries (H)
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AIL - 2C
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08-Apr
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Easter
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15-Apr
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Tullamore (A)
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AIL - 2C
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Full Fixture List
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2022
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1st XV
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2nd XV
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3rd XV
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4th XV / U21s Academy
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Aug
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20
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F- Dromore (H) Won
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27
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C2 1 - Bangor (A) Won 63-12
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Sept
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3
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C2 2 - Rainey OB (H) Lost 12-21
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L - Ballymoney 2 (A) Won 14-7
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L - Dungannon 3 (A) Lost 12-17
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10
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C2 3 - Dungannon (A) Won 45-19
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17
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C2 4 - Omagh (A) Won 26-15
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L - Queen's University 3 (H) Won 24-14
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24
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R
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L - City of Derry 2 (A) Won 24-11
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L -Lisburn 2 (H) Won 43-7
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Oct
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1
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AIL 1 - Tullamore (H) Won 39-21
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L - Banbridge 4 (A) Won 24-12
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8
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AIL 2 - Skerries (A) Won 43-7
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L- Enniskillen 2 (H) Won 62-0
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L -Cooke 2 (A) Won 24-20
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15
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AIL 3 - Bangor (H) Won 26-20
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22
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L - Portadown 2 (H) Won 40-0
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L - Ballynahinch 4 (A) Lost 23-52
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29
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AIL 4 - Ballina (A) Won 33-19
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L - Bangor 2 (H) Walkover Win
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Nov
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5
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AIL 5 - Sunday's Well (A) Won 50-5
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L - Dungannon 2 (A) Won 46-21
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12
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AIL 6 - Bruff (H) Won 36-28
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L - Malone 3 (H) Lost 10-24
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19
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L - Belfast Harlequins 3 (H) - Fri at 7.30pm Lost 18-27
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26
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AIL 7 - Clonmel (A) Won 28-14
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L - Ballymoney 2 (H) Won 52-0
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Dec
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3
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AIL 8 - Midleton (H) Won 47-13
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L - Dungannon 2 (H) Won 36-10
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10
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AIL 9 - Omagh (A) Won 42-15
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L - Omagh 3 (A) Lost 10-24
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17
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C2 5 - Belfast Harlequins (H) - postponed
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L- Queen's University 3 (A) - postponed
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24 & 31
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2023
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Jan
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7
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S Cup 1 - Belfast Harlequins (H) postponed
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L - Portadown 2 (A) Won 42-5
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L - Dungannon 3 (H) - Walkover win
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Friendly - Holywood 2 (A) Won 19-15
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14
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AIL 10 - Omagh (H) Won 50-0
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L - Bangor 2 (H) at 1pm Won 69-0
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F Cup 1 - CIYMS 2 (H) Lost 20-22
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21
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AIL 11 - Midleton (A) Won 26-6
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L - Ballynahinch 4 (H) Won 41-24
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L - PSNI 2 (H) Fri 20 Jan at 7.30pm - Frozen pitch
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28
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AIL 12 - Clonmel (H) Won 64-0
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Forster Plate 1 - Randalstown 2 (A) Won 41-14
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Feb
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4
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Wales (A) 2.15
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C2 5 & S Cup Rd1- Belfast Harlequins (H) Lost 22-25
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L - Lisburn 2 (A) at 12.30pm Won 21-0
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L - Carrick 3 (H) Fri 3rd at 7.30pm Lost 0-57
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11
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France (H) 2.15
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L - Cooke 2 (H) at 12.30pm Won 28-19
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L – Ballymena 5 (H) at 12.30pm Won 43-25
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18
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AIL 13 - Bruff (A) Won 33-19
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L- Queen's University 3 (A) - Wed 15th Feb at 7pm Won 61-0
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Forster Plate QF v Ballymoney 3 (H) Won 41-5
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25
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Italy (A) 2.15
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AIL 14 - Sunday's Well (H) Won 66-0
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McC Cup - CIYMS (A) at 12.30pm lost 7-13
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L - Belfast Harlequins 3 (A) Fri 24th at 7.30pm lost 29-32
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Pre-match lunch
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Mar
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4
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U14s v Lurgan (A) at 11am
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AIL 15 - Ballina (H) Won 56-7
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L - Omagh 3 (H) Walkover Win
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L - Randalstown 3 (A) Won 29-26
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11
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Sco (A) Sun 3.00
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L - City of Derry 2 (H)
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L - BHSFP 2 (A)
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18
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Eng (H) 5.00
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L - Enniskillen 2 (A) Wed 15th Mar at 8pm
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L - Malone 3 (A) at 12.30pm
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L - Larne 3 (A)
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25
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AIL 16 - Bangor (A)
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F Cup/Plate SF - Lisburn 2 (H)
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Apr
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1
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Leinster v Ulster at 5.30pm
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AIL 17 - Skerries (H)
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L - Ballyclare 4 (H)
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Easter
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8
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F Cup/Plate Final
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Easter Mon
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10
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Instonians U20s - Easter Monday Tournament
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Instonians U20s - Easter Monday Tournament
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Instonians U20s - Easter Monday Tournament
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Instonians U20s - Easter Monday Tournament
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15
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Supporters Coach
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AIL 18 - Tullamore (A)
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L - Banbridge 4 (H)
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TBC
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L - PSNI 2 (H) Fri 20 Jan at 7.30pm - Frozen pitch
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