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Mount Lourdes pupils pictured with Declan Fitzpatrick
Girls Schools' Cup Qualifiers
Ulster's Declan Fitzpatrick came along to the Western Region qualifiers to show his support for the girls taking part in the competitions
Letterkenny Overcome Virginia To Claim The Cup Letterkenny Overcome Virginia To Claim The Cup
15 Apr
Sunday last saw two teams make rugby history, competing in the first ever Ulster Final for U18 girls
Letterkenny Women Beat Malone in the Semi Final of the Girls Youth League Letterkenny Women Beat Malone in the Semi Final of the Girls Youth League
09 Apr
The second semi final of the Girls Youth League took place last Sunday on a bitterly cold morning at Rainey RFC
Cooke Women Beat City of Derry in the Rosie Stewart Memorial Bowl Final Cooke Women Beat City of Derry in the Rosie Stewart Memorial Bowl Final
08 Apr
Cooke Women's team beat City of Derry in the final of the Rosie Stewart Memorial Bowl on Sunday 6th April. The game ended in a 26-0 victory for the Belfast side
Virginia Prove too Much for Rainey in Women's Youth League Virginia Prove too Much for Rainey in Women's Youth League
01 Apr
Virginia 31-3 Rainey
2nd Annual Ladies Varsity Match 2nd Annual Ladies Varsity Match
10 Mar
University of Ulster 71- 0 Queens
The Army Prove Too Strong For Ulster Women
28 Feb
Match report: Army 10- 0 Ulster Women
Ulster Women V the Army Ulster Women V the Army
27 Feb
Tonight (Wednesday) the Ulster Women’s team take on their counterparts from the Army at Shaws Bridge, Belfast
Rosie Stewart Memorial cup – Cooke V Carrick Rosie Stewart Memorial cup – Cooke V Carrick
22 Feb
As the Ulster- based Rosie Stewart Memorial Cup kicked off there was an air of remembrance when Cooke captain, Suzanne Fleming reminded the squad that they were playing in the memory of Rosie Stewart, a former Cooke, Ulster and International player who sadly passed away in 2003, at the young age of 33
Cooke Ladies v City of Derry
05 Feb
Despite the strong winds, rain and even hail, Cooke’s Cup Season kicked off on Sunday 3rd February against City of Derry
Cooke Ladies v Old Belvedere Cooke Ladies v Old Belvedere
05 Feb
In order to encourage momentum in the run up to cup season, Cooke Ladies hosted a friendly against Dublin side, Old Belvedere last Saturday
Virginia U18 Ladies Defeat Letterkenny 0-5 Virginia U18 Ladies Defeat Letterkenny 0-5
30 Jan
On Saturday 26th January the Virginia ladies U18 rugby team traveled to Letterkenny in Donegal for a league fixture with the undefeated home side
Jess Limbert and Amy Davis Selected for Ireland Squad Jess Limbert and Amy Davis Selected for Ireland Squad
29 Jan
Congratulations to Amy Davis and Jess Limbert who have been named on the 22 Irish squad for this week’s Six Nations opener against Italy at St. Mary’s RFC
Head Coach and Team Manager Opportunity – Ulster Women’s Senior XV Head Coach and Team Manager Opportunity – Ulster Women’s Senior XV
24 Jan
The IRFU (Ulster Branch) is seeking applications from individuals who would be interested in the following positions with the Ulster Women’s Senior XV: Head Coach and Team Manager
Cooke Ladies Tame Touring Milwaukee Panthers Cooke Ladies Tame Touring Milwaukee Panthers
21 Jan
Cooke Women’s Rugby Club took time out during their competitive season to entertain touring U.S team the Milwaukee Panthers at their home ground, Shaw’s Bridge.
U18 Girls' Eastern League- Malone V Lisburn U18 Girls' Eastern League- Malone V Lisburn
14 Jan
Malone defeat Lisburn in yesterday's U18 Girls' Eastern League match at Malone RFC
Girls School Blitz Girls School Blitz
11 Jan
The first Girls Schools Blitz in Co. Cavan was held just before Christmas at Virginia College, organised by Youth Development Officer Jason Fowley.
Malone V Rainey Cheetahs Malone V Rainey Cheetahs
06 Nov
Malone Ladies Youth played their first contact game against a more experienced Rainey Cheetahs on Sunday 4th November in the 2nd week of the Womens Youth League.
Inaugural Women’s Youth League Underway Inaugural Women’s Youth League Underway
05 Nov
This season sees the start of the first ever women’s youth league in the Province. Read on for more information.
Ulster Women Narrowly Lose Out To Connacht
31 Oct
Connacht beat Ulster Women 17-15 to nab third spot in their Intero Series last weekend at The Sportsground, Galway.
Ulster Women v Connacht Women
24 Oct
Ulster Women travel to Galway this weekend where they face Connacht in the 3rd/4th place play off, bringing an end to their Inter Provincial campaign.
Malone RFC Interschools Girls Competition Malone RFC Interschools Girls Competition
22 Oct
Malone RFC hosted the inaugural girls schools competition last week. Read on for more information.
New Women’s Youth Development Officer Appointed In The Border Area New Women’s Youth Development Officer Appointed In The Border Area
15 Oct
The IRFU (Ulster Branch) have appointed a part time Women’s Youth Development Officer who will work in the Cavan/Monaghan Area.
Ulster Women v Connacht Women Ulster Women v Connacht Women
01 Oct
It was a tale of two halves on a grisly day in Ravenhill as the Ulster Women’s squad took on Connacht. Upon the kick-off it was evident that the girls in white carried on from where they had left off against Leinster two weeks ago.
Rachel and Glenda Make It A Family Affair Against Connacht Rachel and Glenda Make It A Family Affair Against Connacht
28 Sep
Despite only playing full contact since March this year, sisters Glenda and Rachel Fleming have been named on the Ulster Women's squad for tomorrows Interpro game against Connacht.
Ulster Women Announce Team Ulster Women Announce Team
26 Sep
In their 3rd interpro game, Ulster Women this weekend take on Connacht Women at Ravenhill on Saturday 29th September. Kick off is at 2.30pm.
Ulster Women 0 v 17 Leinster Women Ulster Women 0 v 17 Leinster Women
16 Sep
Ulster put last weeks result against Munster to the back of their minds when they stepped out against Leinster on Saturday at University of Ulster Jordanstown. Read on for full match report...
Ulster Women v Leinster Women
13 Sep
The University of Ulster's Jordanstown campus will host Ulster Women's 2nd Interpro game this Saturday 15th September, kick off is at 2.30pm.
Ulster Women v Munster Ulster Women v Munster
10 Sep
Ulster went down 42-0 to a strong and well-drilled Munster team in sweltering heat in Fermoy on Saturday.
Ulster Women Name Squad To Take On Munster
04 Sep
Ulster Women have named their 22 which will face Munster this Saturday in Fermoy. Kick off is at 2.30pm.
Ulster Women Kick Off Season Ulster Women Kick Off Season
23 Aug
Last Sunday saw Ulster Women’s team play their first match of the season against a combined City of Derry/ Carrickfergus team in City of Derry.
Enniskillen Ladies Leave Their Mark Stateside Enniskillen Ladies Leave Their Mark Stateside
16 Aug
Enniskillen Ladies returned home on Saturday after a successful tour to America and Canada. The squad, which included three players from St. Mary’s RFC in Dublin, one from Dundalk RFC and another from Cooke RFC competed in the prestigious Can-Am tournament held annually at Saranac Lake and Lake Placid in New York State, USA.
Development Squad Explodes As Ulster Season Draws Near Development Squad Explodes As Ulster Season Draws Near
30 May
After the success of the inaugural Ulster Womens Development Squad training session back in April, the numbers have since soared and the future of womens rugby in Ulster looks brighter than ever.
Ulster Development Girls U18 Display Huge Pride in Malahide Ulster Development Girls U18 Display Huge Pride in Malahide
15 May
Sunday 13th May saw the inaugural fixture for the Ulster U18 girls at Malahide in Dublin. The full development squad of 31 travelled down in great spirits and an electric atmosphere was felt on the bus.
Enniskillen Festival of Fun Enniskillen Festival of Fun
14 May
On Saturday 12th May 2007 City of Derry Ladies RFC made history when they took part in the Enniskillen Festival of Fun for Ladies Rugby, their first ever tournament in the Clubs History.
Foyle & Londonderry College Winners of 2007 Girls Schools Cup Foyle & Londonderry College Winners of 2007 Girls Schools Cup
14 May
Foyle and Londonderry College overcame a strong Antrim Grammar side on Friday night at Ravenhill to win the 2007 Girls Schools Cup final with 2 tries to 1.
Anxious Wait For Girls U18 Development Squad Anxious Wait For Girls U18 Development Squad
10 May
Last night saw the inaugural training session for the Ulster U18 development squad at Dungannon RFC.
Ulster Girls Set For U18 History
27 Apr
The final trials for the Ulster U18 Development Squad took place this week in Enniskillen and Belfast. Up to 70 girls have gone through training and trials in their respective areas since August after being selected from school/club based competitions.
Co. Donegal Girls U18 v Ennsikillen RFC Co. Donegal Girls U18 v Ennsikillen RFC
28 Mar
Donegal Town RFC was the host for the first ever girls contact rugby game between Enniskillen RFC and the Girls U18 County development squad.
Ireland Women's Team v England
20 Feb
Ireland's Women's Team who will take on England this Sunday at Thomond Park has been announced. Kick off is at 2pm.
Lisburn Swans Play the Waiting Game After Epic Win in Cup
20 Feb
History was made at 6.30pm on Friday the 16th of February at Eglantine Road home of Lisburn RFC and newly named Lisburn Swans.
Ireland V France
06 Feb
There will only be one Ulster face among the Ireland Women's starting team this weekend when they take on France in the 2nd game of their RBS 6 Nations Campaign.
Ulster Cup Competitions 2007 Ulster Cup Competitions 2007
29 Jan
A number of womens rugby competitions have got underway recently for teams who have both progressed to the contact game and those who haven't.
Ulster Girls Included in Ireland Six Nations Squad
25 Jan
A 22-player squad has been announced for the first Ireland Six Nations Game against Wales on 3rd February. Included in the squad are a few faces from Ulster.
Lisburn U18 Vs Rainey Cheetahs U18 – Rosie Gallagher Memorial Cup
15 Jan
The first round of the Rosie Gallagher Memorial Cup took place last weekend with Lisburn hosting Rainey Cheetahs and Virginia travelling to Enniskillen.
Ulster Women v The British Army
15 Jan
Ulster Women took on the British Army last week in a friendly game at Shaws Bridge. Read on for more information.
Lisburn V Rainey Cheetahs Lisburn V Rainey Cheetahs
09 Jan
Recently the third instalment of the Lisburn Vs Rainey Cheetahs U18 contact games took place at Rainey Old Boys, Magherafelt. Read on for more information.
Ulster Women v The British Army
09 Jan
In a friendly game, Ulster Women are to take on the British Army tomorrow at Shaw's Bridge. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
Fermanagh Schools Kept Busy in Run Up To Christmas
08 Jan
In the run up to Christmas, a series of blitzes were organised in Fermanagh by the local Ulster Branch Youth Development Officer. Read on for more information.
St. Mary’s College, Irvinestown wins Girls Blitz at Omagh St. Mary’s College, Irvinestown wins Girls Blitz at Omagh
19 Dec
Omagh’s Campsie Synthetic Pitch was the venue for a girl’s 10-aside blitz this morning, which saw six schools taking part.
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