Ballymoney RFC seek Head Coach for 2016-17 Season
Ballymoney RFC currently field four serious teams - the 1st XV will compete in Ulster Branch Qualifying Section 3 next season following a disappointing season which resulted in relegation. However, with a young squad of players, the ambitious Kilraughts Road club aim to challenge strongly for promotion next season.
The club also have a vibrant youth section competing successfully at Under 18, Under 16 and Under 14 level.
Ballymoney RFC is currently recruiting for the position of Head Coach for the 2016-17 season. An attractive financial package, including success bonus, is available for the successful applicant. Applications from a Player Coach/Coach wishing to fulfil this role are welcome. Applicants should email their application enclosing a CV which details playing experience, coaching experience and any relevant coaching qualifications to Club Secretary, John Hunter at johnhuntr@hotmail.com
Shortlisted applicants will receive a Job Description. The closing date for applications is Friday 29 April, 2016 at 5.00pm.
---
Strabane Academy collect Mowbray Plate title
On Wednesday 20th April Judges Road hosted a Schools competition for the Mowbray Plate. Teams from Lisneal College, Oakgrove College, Castlederg High School and Strabane Academy played a round robin tournament in the fantastic 'summer' sunshine. Run with the help of Ulster Rugby and City of Derry RFC, this local schools tournament was hotly contested by each of the North-West schools.
Both Oakgrove College and Strabane Academy, having narrowly won their opening 2 games, met in a winner-takes-all final game. Strabane had the better of the first half and ran in 3 tries, but in the 2nd half Oakgrove showed great team spirit and fought their way back but eventually ran out of time. The final score was Strabane 20 Oakgrove 12.
Thanks to Shaun Bloomfield from Ulster Rugby and City of Derry U14's coaches for helping with the refereeing and running of this event.
---
Ulster Rugby / DCAL Special Needs Tag Rugby Blitz
Wednesday 20th April saw Eaton Park host Castle Tower, Riverside and Rostulla schools in an Ulster Rugby / DCAL special needs tag rugby blitz organised by DCAL Disability Rugby Officer and member of Balllymena Bears, Gary Donald.
This was tremendous day of rugby, and all schools thoroughly enjoyed the day. Well done to all involved.
---
Holy Family PS and Omagh County PS play first friendly game
On Tuesday 12th April 2016 at Campsie Playing Fields in Omagh, Holy Family PS and Omagh County PS took part in a historic friendly match.
This was the first encounter between these teams which proved to be an exciting tussle, with Omagh County PS narrowly beating Holy Family 8-6.
This was Holy Family's first ever rugby match and coach Phil Marshall (Omagh CCRO) was impressed with the skills demonstrated by the young players - hopefully this will be the first of many rugby matches for the school!