Belmont was bathed in bright sunshine, the pitch was in perfect condition and a gentle breeze drifted down the ground. Perfect conditions for running rugby. What a difference a week makes in Ulster Rugby weather….
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CI hosted a rejuvenated Portadown at Belmont in a key game for both teams. CI had won 3 of their last 4 games, only losing narrowly to table topping Ballyclare, with Portadown winning 2 tough…
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CI entertained Cooke in a pre Christmas derby. The weather was a little damp but the gentle breeze made it perfect conditions for an open game. A big crowd watched the game, many of whom…
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CI travelled to Carrick on a bright but windy day. The away side started into the wind on a pitch which deserved a visit from a lawnmower. Immediately from the start Carrick fumbled the ball and…
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CI entertained an unbeaten Armagh 2s in the Conference League. Conditions were bright, dry but with a strong wind down the pitch. The home side had wind advantage first half. Almost immediately from K/O CI…
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A sizeable crowd of lunch attendees and spectators welcomed Coleraine to Belmont on Saturday, in what was an opportunity for the two fancied heavyweights of Championship 2 to go toe to toe. CI entered this…
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Conditions were perfect at Belmont as CI welcomed Belfast Harlequins 2’s for this Conference game with a number of new starts and changes in the home line up. The match turned out to be a…
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CI started their Kukri Qualifying League 2 campaign on Saturday with an away trip to Lisburn. After last weeks Lockington trophy victory against Dundalk there was an air of nervous anticipation at what could be…
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CIYMS 1st squad continued their pre-season preparation by welcoming Dundalk to the Belmont area. The game was played at nearby Campbell college, with CI pitches at this time of year being reserved for the cricket…
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CIYMS 3rd XV defeated Limavady 2nds in the Forster Plate Semi-Final last Sat. The game finished 32-10 to the home side who now move onto the final. CI 3’s have had a great season so…
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