📰 📣 Hear what Paul Pritchard has to say ahead of this Saturday’s Bateman Cup Semi-Final clash with Garryowen!
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November 21, 2024 at 12:13 PM
📰 📣 Hear what Paul Pritchard has to say ahead of this Saturday’s Bateman Cup Semi-Final clash with Garryowen!
📲 www.irishrugby.ie/2024/11/21/instonians-bateman-cup-history-an-inspiration-for-pritchard/
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WHP Telecoms ✖️ Instonians RFC
Instonians RFC would like to thank WHP Telecoms for their support of the club.
WHP Telecoms is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in the UK, specialising in the design, build, and maintenance of wireless network infrastructure.
Instonians RFC would like to thank WHP Telecoms for their support of the club.
WHP Telecoms is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in the UK, specialising in the design, build, and maintenance of wireless network infrastructure.
November 17, 2024 at 5:44 PM
WHP Telecoms ✖️ Instonians RFC
Instonians RFC would like to thank WHP Telecoms for their support of the club.
WHP Telecoms is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in the UK, specialising in the design, build, and maintenance of wireless network infrastructure.
Instonians RFC would like to thank WHP Telecoms for their support of the club.
WHP Telecoms is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in the UK, specialising in the design, build, and maintenance of wireless network infrastructure.
my great-uncle Charlie, who I never met, playing rugby for 🇮🇪 almost 100 years ago
I would v interested to know the precise accents the various players spoke with
I would v interested to know the precise accents the various players spoke with
February 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
my great-uncle Charlie, who I never met, playing rugby for 🇮🇪 almost 100 years ago
I would v interested to know the precise accents the various players spoke with
I would v interested to know the precise accents the various players spoke with
All-Ireland League Rugby: Instonians get revenge on City of Armagh in derby duel @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandLeague #Rugby #Instonians
All-Ireland League Rugby: Instonians get revenge on City of Armagh in derby duel
Divisions 1A and 1B
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
All-Ireland League Rugby: Instonians get revenge on City of Armagh in derby duel @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandLeague #Rugby #Instonians
Tasty derby duel is a crunch tie for both Instonians and Queen’s University @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #UlsterDerby #Instonians
Tasty derby duel is a crunch tie for both Instonians and Queen’s University
The Division 1B Ulster derby bringing Instonians and Queen’s University together at Shaw’s Bridge (2.00pm) comes with plenty of significance for both clubs.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Tasty derby duel is a crunch tie for both Instonians and Queen’s University @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #UlsterDerby #Instonians
It is always fun to re-engage with the wider community (including Old Instonians!!)
January 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It is always fun to re-engage with the wider community (including Old Instonians!!)
Instonians have been told they must dig deep to sink City of Armagh in Ulster Senior Cup @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterSeniorCup #Rugby #Instonians
Instonians have been told they must dig deep to sink City of Armagh in Ulster Senior Cup
The Ulster Senior Cup means there is some club action on Saturday with two Quarter-Finals to be decided, and the pick of the pair is at Shaw’s Bridge where holders Instonians host City of Armagh (12.30pm).
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Instonians have been told they must dig deep to sink City of Armagh in Ulster Senior Cup @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterSeniorCup #Rugby #Instonians
The lads are in Week 3 of Movember 🙌
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to this great cause.
All donations are greatly appreciated, use the link below to donate 👇
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Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to this great cause.
All donations are greatly appreciated, use the link below to donate 👇
📲 movember.com/t/instonians-rfc?mc=1
November 20, 2024 at 9:54 PM
The lads are in Week 3 of Movember 🙌
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to this great cause.
All donations are greatly appreciated, use the link below to donate 👇
📲 movember.com/t/instonians-rfc?mc=1
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to this great cause.
All donations are greatly appreciated, use the link below to donate 👇
📲 movember.com/t/instonians-rfc?mc=1
AIL Round-Up | Instonians seal derby joy as Ballynahinch and City of Armagh beaten #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)
AIL Round-Up | Instonians seal derby joy as Ballynahinch and City of Armagh beaten
Both Ballynahinch and City of Armagh had difficult afternoons as they found themselves on the wrong end of the scorelines from their respective games.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
September 28, 2024 at 9:29 PM
AIL Round-Up | Instonians seal derby joy as Ballynahinch and City of Armagh beaten #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)
Instonians eager to land first blow in Banbridge double-header, admits boss Paul Pritchard @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #UlsterDerby #Instonians
Instonians eager to land first blow in Banbridge double-header, admits boss Paul Pritchard
The first outings for the 2024/25 season’s double-headers kick off on Saturday, though this process is not completed until the New Year, and pride of place goes to the Ulster derby between Instonians and Banbridge in Division 2A.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Instonians eager to land first blow in Banbridge double-header, admits boss Paul Pritchard @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #UlsterDerby #Instonians
Group Shot ! Including Ophir, Malone, Instonians, Larne, and Cooke Rugby ... now live @ www.intouchrugby.com !
April 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Group Shot ! Including Ophir, Malone, Instonians, Larne, and Cooke Rugby ... now live @ www.intouchrugby.com !
Battling Instonians fall short in All-Ireland Bateman Cup Final against Lansdowne @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandCup #InstoniansRugby #LansdowneFC
Battling Instonians fall short in All-Ireland Bateman Cup Final against Lansdowne
Instonians’ bid to capture the All-Ireland Bateman Cup fell short at Lansdowne with a surge of early second-half points proving decisive in taking the 38-26 result beyond the battling Ulster side.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Battling Instonians fall short in All-Ireland Bateman Cup Final against Lansdowne @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandCup #InstoniansRugby #LansdowneFC
City of Armagh fall to a heavy defeat as Instonians continue red-hot form in derby win over Banbridge @beltel.bsky.social #CityOfArmagh #Instonians #Banbridge
City of Armagh fall to a heavy defeat as Instonians continue red-hot form in derby win over Banbridge
City of Armagh suffered a thumping defeat in their rescheduled Division 1A game when Clontarf were 41-7 victors at the Palace Grounds.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
February 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
City of Armagh fall to a heavy defeat as Instonians continue red-hot form in derby win over Banbridge @beltel.bsky.social #CityOfArmagh #Instonians #Banbridge
All-Ireland Final shows how far Instonians rebuild has come, but we can’t be flash in the pan, says Clem Boyd @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandFinal #Instonians #Rugby
All-Ireland Final shows how far Instonians rebuild has come, but we can’t be flash in the pan, says Clem Boyd
Saturday is another part of the journey, a moment to embrace, enjoy and even maybe celebrate in triumph.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
All-Ireland Final shows how far Instonians rebuild has come, but we can’t be flash in the pan, says Clem Boyd @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandFinal #Instonians #Rugby
Roger McKibbin, aged 29. Formerly of Royal Belfast Academical Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Loughborough College & Instonians. Irreland trialist.
April 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Roger McKibbin, aged 29. Formerly of Royal Belfast Academical Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Loughborough College & Instonians. Irreland trialist.
Ulster make 10 changes for Cheetahs in Amsterdam as Instonians’ Bradley McNamara given his first start at full-back @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterRugby #Cheetahs #EuropeanChallengeCup
Ulster make 10 changes for Cheetahs in Amsterdam as Instonians’ Bradley McNamara given his first start at full-back
Richie Murphy has opted for substantial rotation for Sunday’s round three European Challenge Cup tie with the Cheetahs in Amsterdam.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Ulster make 10 changes for Cheetahs in Amsterdam as Instonians’ Bradley McNamara given his first start at full-back @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterRugby #Cheetahs #EuropeanChallengeCup
AIL Round-up: Ballynahinch’s top-four bid suffers blow, as Instonians are crowned champions @beltel.bsky.social #AIL #Rugby #Ballynahinch
AIL Round-up: Ballynahinch’s top-four bid suffers blow, as Instonians are crowned champions
Though Ballynahinch took an early lead at St Mary’s College through Bradley Luney’s try, they finished up losing 34-21 and did further damage to their top-four hopes.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
March 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
AIL Round-up: Ballynahinch’s top-four bid suffers blow, as Instonians are crowned champions @beltel.bsky.social #AIL #Rugby #Ballynahinch
Instonians end 25-year wait for Senior Cup glory with extra-time win over Queen’s in Final #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)
Instonians end 25-year wait for Senior Cup glory with extra-time win over Queen’s in Final
It was a dramatic Final which went all the way to extra time before the sides could be separated and then it proved to be Instonians who did enough to take the trophy and bridge a 25-year-gap since their previous success.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
May 4, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Instonians end 25-year wait for Senior Cup glory with extra-time win over Queen’s in Final #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)
Alistair McKibbin, aged 22. Brother of Roger. Formerly of Royal Belfast Academical Institute, St Mary’s Hospital & Instonians. Represented Ulster & Middlesex. Capped by Ireland. #lirfc #londonirish #historyw
April 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Alistair McKibbin, aged 22. Brother of Roger. Formerly of Royal Belfast Academical Institute, St Mary’s Hospital & Instonians. Represented Ulster & Middlesex. Capped by Ireland. #lirfc #londonirish #historyw
Ulster Senior Cup: Ballynahinch cruise past Malone to earn spot in last four as holders Instonians crash out @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterSeniorCup #Ballynahinch #Malone
Ulster Senior Cup: Ballynahinch cruise past Malone to earn spot in last four as holders Instonians crash out
A first half blitz of points ensured that Ballynahinch have progressed to the Semi-Finals of the Ulster Senior Cup after they defeated Malone 24-0 at a weather-hit Gibson Park.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
December 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Ulster Senior Cup: Ballynahinch cruise past Malone to earn spot in last four as holders Instonians crash out @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterSeniorCup #Ballynahinch #Malone
Tryyyyyyyy
Straight of the kick off, Glen catches the kick off and runs it across the line.
Eagslson converts.
#Instonians 54-29 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
Straight of the kick off, Glen catches the kick off and runs it across the line.
Eagslson converts.
#Instonians 54-29 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
November 16, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Tryyyyyyyy
Straight of the kick off, Glen catches the kick off and runs it across the line.
Eagslson converts.
#Instonians 54-29 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
Straight of the kick off, Glen catches the kick off and runs it across the line.
Eagslson converts.
#Instonians 54-29 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
Born on this day 1931 in Northern Ireland, Robin Henderson Thompson.
Robin played for London Irish, RBAI, Queen’s University, Instonians, Ulster, Barbarians, Ireland & captained the British & Irish Lions.
Upon returning from the Lions tour
In 1955 he turned professional signing for Warrington
Robin played for London Irish, RBAI, Queen’s University, Instonians, Ulster, Barbarians, Ireland & captained the British & Irish Lions.
Upon returning from the Lions tour
In 1955 he turned professional signing for Warrington
May 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Born on this day 1931 in Northern Ireland, Robin Henderson Thompson.
Robin played for London Irish, RBAI, Queen’s University, Instonians, Ulster, Barbarians, Ireland & captained the British & Irish Lions.
Upon returning from the Lions tour
In 1955 he turned professional signing for Warrington
Robin played for London Irish, RBAI, Queen’s University, Instonians, Ulster, Barbarians, Ireland & captained the British & Irish Lions.
Upon returning from the Lions tour
In 1955 he turned professional signing for Warrington
Tryyyyyyyyyy
We move the ball wide to Keano who shows great pace, draws the defender in and passes to Glen to score his 2nd of the day.
Eagleson converts
#Instonians 40-24 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
We move the ball wide to Keano who shows great pace, draws the defender in and passes to Glen to score his 2nd of the day.
Eagleson converts
#Instonians 40-24 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
November 16, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Tryyyyyyyyyy
We move the ball wide to Keano who shows great pace, draws the defender in and passes to Glen to score his 2nd of the day.
Eagleson converts
#Instonians 40-24 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
We move the ball wide to Keano who shows great pace, draws the defender in and passes to Glen to score his 2nd of the day.
Eagleson converts
#Instonians 40-24 #MUBarnhall
Watch Live: bit.ly/48Pwh4Y
Irish along side his brother Roger. Alistair was an Irish Schoolboy representative, whilst playing for the Royal Belfast Academical Institute. After school he joined Instonians, earning his first Irish call up in 1977. In September 1977 he joined London Irish. He was one of the team that played at
January 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Irish along side his brother Roger. Alistair was an Irish Schoolboy representative, whilst playing for the Royal Belfast Academical Institute. After school he joined Instonians, earning his first Irish call up in 1977. In September 1977 he joined London Irish. He was one of the team that played at
'It would have been awesome to play for Ireland but I was nearly 30' #Ulster (✍️@rugby_ie)
'It would have been awesome to play for Ireland but I was nearly 30'
Having joined Ulster a decade ago, Louis Ludik now runs Hellbent and coaches Instonians.
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June 29, 2024 at 4:40 PM
'It would have been awesome to play for Ireland but I was nearly 30' #Ulster (✍️@rugby_ie)