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...
This weekend sees fixtures for 1sts and seconds. 1sts vs Limavady The CI 1sts XV suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend in the Junior Cup Quarter final against an Omagh side who are fairing well in Qualifying 1. There scores were tied 12 each...
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...
On 19th and 20th March the festival run by CIYMS Minis RFC will help to raise funds for The Belfast Hospital School. It might be raining, it might be cold, it’ll definitely be muddy but it’s still going to be a bright day at CIYMS MINI...
This week we caught up with CI Coach Gareth Fry ahead of a key home game for the 1st XV. Hi Gareth, it's been a difficult season to date for the CI 1st XV but it has seemed like things have been pretty close to clicking...
A good sized crowd gathered at a blustery Belmont to watch this crucial Kukri Qualifying 1 fixture featuring CIYMS vs Cooke. CI started with the wind on their backs but it was the visiting team who kept more of the possession in the first 20mins. CI were...