Academy Rugby Football Club

01/10/2026

🦉This Week🦉

Senior
🏉1st XV head to City of Derry RFC official page in the Towns Cup ‘Qualifier’ 🚌
🏉3rd XV head to Ballyclare Rugby Club in the regional league

Youth
🏉18s and 16s are at Stormont v Civil Service (NI) RFC
🏉14s take on a team from Ophir/CSNI/ Malone RFC

27/09/2026

🦉Another excellent pre-match lunch ahead of our home win against Larne.

👉🏻Thanks to JW McNinch (Match) and George Saunders for their sponsorship

🏉NEXT LUNCH: 31st October v Lisburn RFC

27/09/2026

🦉Youth Results🦉

Great day out at the Fort. Massive thanks to FourStarPizzaNewtownabbey for feeding 60 youth players and for their generous MoM awards throughout the season 🍕

U18 won 42-7 against Randalstown
U16s lost 26-43 to Port/Lurgan
U14s lost 45-5 to a strong Portadown side.

26/09/2026

🦉Results🦉

🏉The 1st XV backed up their road win last week with a clinical display at home to Larne.

🏉On the road the 2nd XV came up short against Carrick in the league. MoM was Zach Archer on debut.

After the game Ed Thomas received his club tie from Chairman Gareth Davis.

25/09/2026

🦉Academy Review - Larne (H)🦉

🏉Teamsheets
🏉Derms Player Profile
🏉President and Coaches notes

📱 https://www.zee-on.com/gamehubplus/academy-r-f-c-v-larne-r-f-c-2

23/09/2026

🦉This Week🦉

🏉Mini Rugby continues at Ben Madigan from 9.15am

🏉Youth Fixtures🏉
1️⃣8️⃣s host Randalstown RFC
1️⃣6️⃣s host Portadown Rugby Football Club
1️⃣4️⃣s host Portadown Rugby Football Club / Lurgan Rugby Club

🏉Senior Fixtures🏉

The 1st XV continue the Championship 2 season with Larne Rugby Football Club 🏉 travelling to the Fort. After a great BP win on the road the lads will be looking to back it up at home. Prior to the game a pre match lunch will be held at the clubhouse. Contact George Saunders to book your seats.

Thanks to this weeks sponsors JW McNinch (Match) and George Saunders Jr (Ball).

Elsewhere, Sloaner and the 2nd XV make the short trip to Carrick Rugby hoping to back up their opening league win.

Support for all teams is very welcome!

19/09/2026

🦉Your Club, Your Country 2026🦉

YCYC is back for 2026, every ticket bought goes towards developing our club!

Spread the word and get your tickets now👇🏻

https://app.galabid.com/academyrfc26

Some great prizes courtesy of Irish Rugby and partners.

19/09/2026

🦉Senior Results🦉

The 1st XV held on to pick up 5 points City of Derry RFC official page Rob Sturgess scoring the winning try late on.

At The Fort the 3s beat Larne Rugby Football Club 🏉 48-7. Matthew Knocker picked up MoM after a top shift at 7.

15/09/2026

🦉This Week🦉

🏉Full programme of youth game with 18s heading to Malone RFC whilst the 16s and 14s head to Ballynahinch RFC

🏉In the afternoon the 1st XV travel north to City of Derry RFC official page with Marks 3rd XV hosting Larne Rugby Football Club 🏉 at The Fort

🏉Minis continues at Ben Madigan from 9.15am

14/09/2026