Academy Rugby Football Club

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

12/09/2026

🦉Results🦉

🙌🏻Clean sweep - 5 Academy games returning 5 wins

After the 18s,16s and 14s got us off to a winning start, the attention turned to the 1st and 2nd XV.

🏉The 1st XV beat Clogher Valley RFC 2nds in the Junior Shield. MoM Henry George picking up a hat-trick👌🏻

🏉Also at The Fort, the 2nd XV picked up where they left off last season with a BP win in the league. Ed Thomas delivering his own hat-trick on debut.

Post match, our debutants Olly Smith and Matthew Todd received their club ties.

05/09/2026

🦉Results🦉

🏉The 1st XV fought hard to cut a 20 point deficit before losing out late on to Carrick Rugby
🏉3rd XV beat BHSFP RFC 3rd XV on Pitch 4. MoM was Harper McCloskey for a great display at scrum half.

After the match our recent debutants were presented with their club ties by President Stephen Johnston.

👏🏻Jake Carpenter
👏🏻Harper McCloskey
👏🏻Trey Russell

02/09/2026

🦉This Week🦉

Senior Rugby
🏉1st XV host Carrick Rugby in Championship 2
🏉3rd XV start their Regional League season at home to BHSFP RFC

Youth Rugby
🏉All teams training at The Castle @ 10.45am

Mini Rugby
🏉Back this week at The Castle @ 9.15am. Check Spond or DM for more details

30/08/2026

🦉Pre Match Lunches🦉

This week sees the first of our pre match lunches at the clubhouse for the 1st XV game against local rivals Carrick Rugby

Contact Geordie Saunders to book in. Please confirm attendance by Wednesday each week.

Thanks to R Davis and Co (Match) and Adrian Brown (Ball) for their kind sponsorship.

🏉Pre Matches 2026-27🏉
5/9 Carrick
26/9 Larne
31/10 Lisburn
5/12 Randalstown
19/12 CIYMS
16/1 Letterkenny
30/1 Coleraine
27/2 City of Derry
20/3 Strabane

For more info on sponsorship contact George Saunders, Gareth Davis or Andy Magee

27/08/2026

🦉It’s back!🦉

🙌🏻Mini Rugby is back, bigger and better for 2026-2027

Join us on Saturday 5th September at 9.15am @ Castle Grounds (690 Antrim Road).

Everyone welcome!

For more info check our homepage for the link to our Spond or click the link in the story.

24/08/2026

🦉This Week🦉

All roads lead to Strabane RFC this Saturday.

🏉1st XV get their Championship 2 season up and running at Bradley Way KO 2.30pm
🏉18s @ Bradley Way
🏉16s @ Strabane Academy
🏉14s @ Strabane Academy
*Youth games KO at 11.30am

What a day of rugby it’s going to be down at Strabane.

All support for our teams will be appreciated. Don’t forget to book onto the various buses, contact coaches/managers to keep a space.

📹Can’t make it? The game will be streamed live via our Veo. Check our story for the link on Saturday

23/08/2026

🦉Academy Open 2026⛳️

A brilliant afternoon on Saturday for the 6th Annual Academy Open at Greenisland GC

The course was in fantastic condition and the hospitality was excellent as always, our thanks to Johnny and Dianne at GGC. Special thanks to Stewart and the team SK Golf for donating and providing the prizes on the day.

Winners
Champion Golfer of the Year - Jordan Buchanan
Runner Up - Matthew Palmer
Third - David Kenny
Long Drive - Chris Cooper
Closest to Pin - Jordan Buchanan (Hole in one)

Jordan stole the show with a brilliant hole in one on the Par 3 17th not only claiming the nearest the pin but contributing to his winning score of 38 points.

Well played JB, we look forward to you defending your title next year. Thanks for the drinks!

19/08/2026

🦉Pre Season 🦉

The Senior squad headed for Deramore last night for a live session with Quins.

Thanks to Belfast Harlequins RFC for hosting and good luck for the Q1 season.