Academy Rugby Football Club

The 1st XV travel to Chambers Park to play Portadown. With a close group fighting it out at the top of Championship 2 it will no doubt be a cracker to kick off the festive period. The 1st XV got the better of Saturdays hosts at home earlier in the season. It will be a…

It’s with profound sadness the President, Committee and members of Academy RFC learnt of the passing of our past player and committee member Robert McIlhagger. Robert played for the club in late sixties and early seventies. He later served on the rugby committee where he acted as Chairman of Selection. This was a big job…

It’s with profound sadness the President, committee and members of Academy RFC learnt of the passing of two notable members this week. Henry Halliday Henry Halliday was a past 1st XV Captain and President of the club. He also presented the Halliday Cup which is currently held by Sligo RFC. Henry wrote and published on…

The 1st XV went back to the top of Championship 2 with a hard fought win against Virginia. In a game dominated by defence Mike Wilson slotted 4 penalty’s before the hosts scored a try to take the lead. With 10 minutes to go Kurtis Scott broke through to score the winning try much to…