Local club and community rugby news from around the province...
ULSTER RUGBY STARS VISIT AUGHER PS
Budding rugby players at Augher PS were handed a boost on Wednesday when Peter Nelson and Paul Rowley made a surprise visit to deliver a training session.
The duo passed on some tips to the youngsters and also made time to sign autographs and pose for photos.
The surprise came just a week after the school had visited The Nevin Spence Centre at Kingspan Stadium to learn more about the history of the game in Ulster and to take part in some interactive games.
The school, which currently has 88 pupils, has recently formed a weekly after-school club for rugby, while the children have also been travelling to Fivemileitown College each Tuesday for additional coaching.
GROUNDS STAFF TRAINING FOR CLUBS AND SCHOOLS
As part of a series of training to support key roles within rugby clubs and cchools, Ulster Rugby facilitated a dedicated seminar for grounds staff on Tuesday evening, aimed at providing information on pitch structures, maintenance procedures and best practice for optimal pitch condition.
Paul Campbell, Specialist in Sports Turf Management at CAFRE, delivered the seminar, which took place at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus in Cookstown.
Various comments received from attendees at the training included:
- “Learned a lot from the event, very informative.”
- “Well worth attending and I would welcome further courses.”
- “Very good course, it was most enjoyable.”
DUNGANNON RFC HOSTS U14 BLITZ FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS
Over the past month Dungannon RFC CCRO, Charlie Farrell, has been delivering rugby in a wide range of schools to help to improve links between the club and schools in the area.
On Thursday, over 80 boys participate in an U14 blitz at Dungannon RFC.
The four schools involved where St. Joseph's College, Drumglass High School, St. Patrick's Academy AND Integrated College Dungannon.
With help from Dungannon RFC volunteers the day was a success with lots of good rugby being played by everyone involved, Charlie hopes to see these players continue to play rugby for their school and for Dungannon.
ULSTER RUGBY STARS VISIT AUGHER PS
Budding rugby players at Augher PS were handed a boost on Wednesday when Peter Nelson and Paul Rowley made a surprise visit to deliver a training session.
The duo passed on some tips to the youngsters and also made time to sign autographs and pose for photos.
The surprise came just a week after the school had visited The Nevin Spence Centre at Kingspan Stadium to learn more about the history of the game in Ulster and to take part in some interactive games.
The school, which currently has 88 pupils, has recently formed a weekly after-school club for rugby, while the children have also been travelling to Fivemileitown College each Tuesday for additional coaching.
GROUNDS STAFF TRAINING FOR CLUBS AND SCHOOLS
As part of a series of training to support key roles within rugby clubs and cchools, Ulster Rugby facilitated a dedicated seminar for grounds staff on Tuesday evening, aimed at providing information on pitch structures, maintenance procedures and best practice for optimal pitch condition.
Paul Campbell, Specialist in Sports Turf Management at CAFRE, delivered the seminar, which took place at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus in Cookstown.
Various comments received from attendees at the training included:
- “Learned a lot from the event, very informative.”
- “Well worth attending and I would welcome further courses.”
- “Very good course, it was most enjoyable.”
DUNGANNON RFC HOSTS U14 BLITZ FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS
Over the past month Dungannon RFC CCRO, Charlie Farrell, has been delivering rugby in a wide range of schools to help to improve links between the club and schools in the area.
On Thursday, over 80 boys participate in an U14 blitz at Dungannon RFC.
The four schools involved where St. Joseph's College, Drumglass High School, St. Patrick's Academy AND Integrated College Dungannon.
With help from Dungannon RFC volunteers the day was a success with lots of good rugby being played by everyone involved, Charlie hopes to see these players continue to play rugby for their school and for Dungannon.