Barban Hill. A tough place for CIYMS to open our league campaign, and a venue our travelling support know well. Fixtures between the two sides are always feisty affairs and we know we can expect a lively welcome once again. Dromore will undoubtedly have the...
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 visited Clogher Valley for their first Championship game of 2018. Pre match and post match hospitality proved excellent on what was a bright but bitterly cold day, The match kicked off in bright sunshine and CV were first on the attack. Early pressure led to a...
CI visited Coleraine on a dry but bitterly cold year end Saturday. As usual the hospitality off the pitch was superb. Both sides needed the points in the very competitive mid table of Q1. Coleraine started strongly, buoyed by some strong home support. They dominated possession during the...
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...
CIYMS welcomed Clogher Valley to Belmont on a bright, fresh day for what was to be a key game for both teams. With 1s and 2s both playing each other, and a good crowd spilling out after the pre match entertainment, it was a packed Belmont. Opening exchanges were...
CI entertained Enniskillen on a wet, damp afternoon. A good crowd, swollen by a large number of pre-match lunch guests, ensured a lively atmosphere at Belmont. CI played up the pitch first half into a light breeze and drizzle. Almost immediately from the K/O CI infringed at...
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...