An early pitch inspection was passed and the game was on, although many in the league were postponed. CI came into the game fresh from a bonus point win against Grosvenor, at Malone, the previous week,and spirits were high. However, the pre-match lunch was swollen...
An overnight freeze meant many games across the Province were postponed. Not so in the northwest, with both Derry and Limavady pitches passing an early inspection. That said travelling up through freezing fog and ice proved a challenge to all concerned. 'Vady were still smarting from a...
One week after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, CI had the opportunity to set the record straight in the rerun of the CI v Carrick fixture. This time at Belmont. It was a dry afternoon with a steady breeze running down the pitch...
An historic day for CI as our Centenary Dinner was set for later that evening. As fate would have it, we had to play a re-arranged league game against our near neighbours, and derby rivals, Grosvenor. The weather for the occasion did not smile on our...
Our first league game of the season saw us travelling to Fermanagh to face an Enniskillen side which finished in the top 4 last season. It had been a long time since we won a fixture down there and we were prepared for a tough...
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...