Irish Rugby : Club & Community : News : Clubs Get Ready for Ulster Bank RugbyForce Weekends

Ireland pulled clear of hosts Canada with four tries in the closing half hour as they earned a 40-14 victory at the BMO Stadium on Saturday night. Check out some photos from the Toronto tussle.

The Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PwC, to face tournament hosts France in Tuesday's 5th-8th place play-off at the IRB Junior World Championship has been named.

Fergus McFadden's desire to play international rugby on a regular basis was encapsulated by his last-minute try against Canada. The game was well won but Ireland wanted a sixth and final try and the in-form winger was only too happy to deliver, taking Paul Marshall's pass off a scrum and handing off Sean White to crash over in the left corner.

As part of the support package the winning clubs aim to develop their underage structure, introduce outdoor exercise stations, refurbish changing rooms and improve showering facilities.

Ulster Bank RugbyForce was introduced last year after Ulster Bank joined forces with the IRFU to become their 'Official Community Partner' and title sponsors of the Ulster Bank League.

The initiative encourages rugby supporters and their friends and families to give something back to their local community and rugby club by volunteering to undertake renovations to clubhouses and grounds.

The four winning clubs have been awarded with £5000/€5,000 of goods and resources to use during their planned Ulster Bank RugbyForce weekend. The first 50 clubs who registered for the initiative will also receive smaller packs, worth £250/€250.

Ulster Bank RugbyForce kicks off in Newbridge RFC this Saturday (June 9), with Ballyhaunis RFC a week later on Saturday, June 16.

Donaghadee RFC take up the RugbyForce baton on Saturday, June 23 and Killarney RFC will close the month with their weekend on June 30.

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Ballyhaunis RFC

Donaghadee RFC

Killarney RFC

Newbridge RFC