CI came into this away game looking to improve on a patchy performance and win against Cooke. Despite weather concerns in the run up to this match, the pitch and conditions were excellent for open rugby with only a moderate wind. CI started brightly with a crunching...
CI 1st XV ended a series of league defeats with a 16-8 home win against Cooke that leaves the Belmont side looking up the table again for now rather than down. A bright opening and a strong set-piece set the platform for a positive first...
CI welcomed old friends Dundalk to Belmont last Saturday and despite the best efforts of both sides, an exciting game finished in a 25 all draw with CI scoring at the death to level things. The game will be replayed this coming Saturday 20th December at...
While many pundits were focused on other fixtures in the All Ireland Junior Cup, the eyes of those in the East were focused on the biggest game in Dublin - CI's quarter final at Coolmine. A bright autumnal day and a surprisingly firm playing surface greeted...
CIYMS progressed to the Quarter Finals of the All Ireland Junior Cup on Saturday with a 37-10 victory over Connacht visitors Ballinasloe at a blustery Belmont. The home side made the most of a strong wind and Ballinasloe indiscipline in the first half to stretch to...
CIYMS grabbed the attention of Kukri Qualifying One's title contenders with a six-score demolition of Ballyclare at Belmont on Saturday...
The match report from the 1sts 24-6 away win at Cooke can be accessed in the print edition or on the Belfast Telegraph website at http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/late-scores-get-gareth-frys-boys-off-to-a-flying-start-30570961.html...
CI won their 3rd consecutive title at the Carrick Sevens on Sunday in the Manvik Qualifying League tournament, beating Bangor 40-22 in the final after comfortable group victories over Larne and Academy. Take a look at the video below for action highlights and interviews from the...
CI travelled to Donaghadee knowing that a win by any margin would secure 4th place in Qualifying League 1 and with it, a spot in next season's All Ireland Junior Cup. CI started brightly down the slope with good possession and were soon on the board...
Saturday saw CI 1sts enter the first of a series of season-defining games that will round off league and cup competitions. The preparation for the summer cricket saw a venue switch to nearby Shorts for the visit of Coleraine. With 9 points required from the final two...