Academy Rugby Football Club

Wins all round this week with the 1st XV grinding out a 22-17 win against Ards and the 2nds kicking their season off with a BP at Donaghadee. Before the 1st XV game President George Saunders welcomed Ards President Stephen Nutt and his colleagues to the club for lunch. An excellent afternoon of rugby camaraderie…

The 1st XV take on Ards in their second home game of the season. Looking to bounce back after last week’s disappointing loss Gareth Lynn welcomes back Kyle Gregg, Mike Wilson, Conor O’Neill, Rob Sturgess and Ross Bryans to the match day squad. The side is further bolstered by the return of Chris Cooper. The…

Join in with the celebration of Academy Sports Club on October 8th. Get a table together, bring your partner or come on your own. Tickets are priced at £35. Complete the google form and then contact Gareth Davis via Spond to arrange payment. Cash or cheque are OK or via Spond (for Spond a transaction…

It’s a busy weekend of Academy Rugby this week. Mini Rugby restarts at Ben Madigan whilst we have 2 Senior matches. The 1st XV will be looking to bounce back at home to Ards after their season opener ended in a bonus point defeat to Ballymoney. Pre-match lunch spots are filling fast so please contact…

It’s that time of the year again, league rugby is back! The 1st XV entertain Ballymoney at The Fort in what will no doubt be a cracker. This season we will be providing a Match Programme for games right across the club. Printed copies will be available at our pre-match lunches and you can also…

The Kukri Championship swings into full action this Saturday. Gareth Lynn’s side entertain Ballymoney at The Fort. Ballymoney won the last meeting at Kilraughts Road with the game at Roughfort cancelled due to Covid-19 in the Ballymoney squad. 1st XV skipper Stewart Martin said,“There is a great atmosphere around the club heading into the new…

Picture of the senior squad from Saturdays friendly at Greenisland. Many thanks to BHSFP RFC. Great hit out and best wishes for season ahead! #WNBY🦉

Saturday sees our Senior squad play their last friendly ahead of competitive rugby starting back at the end of the month. Director of Rugby, Gareth Lynn is travelling with a 30+ squad of youth and experience to take on the High School. Angelo Marcia makes his debut in the pack whilst we welcome back Andrew…

It’s with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Dee Gault after a period of illness. Dee was a stalwart of the club having represented the 1st XV in his playing days. More recently he was loyal supporter and regular lunch goer. He will be sorely missed around the club. The President, Committee…

It’s that time again. Minis kicks off again from Saturday 3rd September. Check out the website for more information or direct message any of our social pages. #WNBY🦉