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. A large crowd attended the pre-match lunch and they ensured a...
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 fixtures.. back to back. A cold day but dry with bright...
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 having enjoyed a Bernie McGrath turkey dinner in the pre match festivities. This...
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 a hack through led to a fortunate try in the corner. 0..5...
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 took control of the ball but fumbled in mid-field. From the ensuing...
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 game off the back of a lackluster conference game defeat away...
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 one sided affair in the late summer sunshine, but an entertaining...
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 produced by the visiting side. CI lined up in their new revamped...
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 season. The match was played as 3 x 30 minute periods and...
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 far, beating a number of teams from higher leagues on the...