Belfast Azlans
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Join our pride. Play rugby with Northern Ireland's longest running inclusive team!
We are proud to announce The Maverick Belfast will continue as our main sponsor for the season ahead! 🌈
Together we are helping grow LGBTQ+ sport, build friendships and strengthen our community 💛🖤
Together we are helping grow LGBTQ+ sport, build friendships and strengthen our community 💛🖤
October 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We are proud to announce The Maverick Belfast will continue as our main sponsor for the season ahead! 🌈
Together we are helping grow LGBTQ+ sport, build friendships and strengthen our community 💛🖤
Together we are helping grow LGBTQ+ sport, build friendships and strengthen our community 💛🖤
Drawing a close to an incredible season, we would like to thank all our players and coaches for their hard work and dedication.
🦁🏆 Congratulations to all our award winners.
🦁🏆 Congratulations to all our award winners.
July 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Drawing a close to an incredible season, we would like to thank all our players and coaches for their hard work and dedication.
🦁🏆 Congratulations to all our award winners.
🦁🏆 Congratulations to all our award winners.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ A massive thank you to our amazing sponsors The Maverick
Their support this season helped us grow, welcome new players and keep pushing for a more inclusive game. This isn’t just sponsorship, it’s family.
Their support this season helped us grow, welcome new players and keep pushing for a more inclusive game. This isn’t just sponsorship, it’s family.
June 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ A massive thank you to our amazing sponsors The Maverick
Their support this season helped us grow, welcome new players and keep pushing for a more inclusive game. This isn’t just sponsorship, it’s family.
Their support this season helped us grow, welcome new players and keep pushing for a more inclusive game. This isn’t just sponsorship, it’s family.
🏳️🌈 SAVE THE DATE 🏳️⚧️
The Azlans, with the support of the IRFU, are proud to host a Pride Tag Rugby Festival this August.
📅 Saturday, 30 August 2025
Join us for a fun day of non-contact tag rugby celebrating Pride, inclusivity and community. All experiences welcome!
The Azlans, with the support of the IRFU, are proud to host a Pride Tag Rugby Festival this August.
📅 Saturday, 30 August 2025
Join us for a fun day of non-contact tag rugby celebrating Pride, inclusivity and community. All experiences welcome!
June 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🏳️🌈 SAVE THE DATE 🏳️⚧️
The Azlans, with the support of the IRFU, are proud to host a Pride Tag Rugby Festival this August.
📅 Saturday, 30 August 2025
Join us for a fun day of non-contact tag rugby celebrating Pride, inclusivity and community. All experiences welcome!
The Azlans, with the support of the IRFU, are proud to host a Pride Tag Rugby Festival this August.
📅 Saturday, 30 August 2025
Join us for a fun day of non-contact tag rugby celebrating Pride, inclusivity and community. All experiences welcome!
🦁🇳🇴 We are buzzing with excitement (and nerves!) as we gear up for our first-ever Union Cup appearance. The countdown is officially on! 💪🏉
May 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🦁🇳🇴 We are buzzing with excitement (and nerves!) as we gear up for our first-ever Union Cup appearance. The countdown is officially on! 💪🏉
🦁🏉 Azlans Player Spotlight
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Dermott, our Player Spotlight recipient for May!
Dermott earned this recognition for all the hard work and effort he put into getting the team involved in the Belfast Marathon.
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Dermott, our Player Spotlight recipient for May!
Dermott earned this recognition for all the hard work and effort he put into getting the team involved in the Belfast Marathon.
May 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🦁🏉 Azlans Player Spotlight
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Dermott, our Player Spotlight recipient for May!
Dermott earned this recognition for all the hard work and effort he put into getting the team involved in the Belfast Marathon.
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Dermott, our Player Spotlight recipient for May!
Dermott earned this recognition for all the hard work and effort he put into getting the team involved in the Belfast Marathon.
🏅👟 Well done to all the Azlans, and a special shoutout to Carly for her guest appearance, who took part in the Belfast City Marathon over the weekend!
An incredible performance by all three of our relay teams.
An incredible performance by all three of our relay teams.
May 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🏅👟 Well done to all the Azlans, and a special shoutout to Carly for her guest appearance, who took part in the Belfast City Marathon over the weekend!
An incredible performance by all three of our relay teams.
An incredible performance by all three of our relay teams.
🔴🟡⚫️ Ophir RFC Annual Awards
🏆Ophir 2nd XV Player of the Year
Ian Dinsmore (Middle)
🏆Ophir 2nd XV Player of the Year
Ian Dinsmore (Middle)
April 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🔴🟡⚫️ Ophir RFC Annual Awards
🏆Ophir 2nd XV Player of the Year
Ian Dinsmore (Middle)
🏆Ophir 2nd XV Player of the Year
Ian Dinsmore (Middle)
🔴🟡⚫️ Ophir RFC Annual Awards
🏆Azlans Coaches Player of the Year
John Kavanagh (Middle)
🏆Azlans Coaches Player of the Year
John Kavanagh (Middle)
April 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🔴🟡⚫️ Ophir RFC Annual Awards
🏆Azlans Coaches Player of the Year
John Kavanagh (Middle)
🏆Azlans Coaches Player of the Year
John Kavanagh (Middle)
🔴🟡⚫️ Ophir RFC Annual Awards
🏆Azlans Most Improved Player of the Year
Francis Lagan (Middle)
🏆Azlans Most Improved Player of the Year
Francis Lagan (Middle)
April 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🔴🟡⚫️ Ophir RFC Annual Awards
🏆Azlans Most Improved Player of the Year
Francis Lagan (Middle)
🏆Azlans Most Improved Player of the Year
Francis Lagan (Middle)
Huge shoutout to Strength & Mind Fitness for an intense strength and conditioning session, pushing the team to the limit!
April 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Huge shoutout to Strength & Mind Fitness for an intense strength and conditioning session, pushing the team to the limit!
Another great workout session with Strength and Mind Fitness as the team gets ready for #UnionCup2025
April 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Another great workout session with Strength and Mind Fitness as the team gets ready for #UnionCup2025
Well done to Azlans Adam and Aaron who is taking part in the 10k Centra NI Run Together for Action Cancer.
April 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Well done to Azlans Adam and Aaron who is taking part in the 10k Centra NI Run Together for Action Cancer.
☀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ What a day. We had an absolutely brilliant time hosting Out and active for a fun introduction to rugby! It was fantastic seeing so many new faces learn the basics and then get stuck into some fun and energetic games of tag rugby. 🏉
April 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
☀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ What a day. We had an absolutely brilliant time hosting Out and active for a fun introduction to rugby! It was fantastic seeing so many new faces learn the basics and then get stuck into some fun and energetic games of tag rugby. 🏉
🟡⚫️ Game Time
Azlans v Newry Rugby Club Veterans
📍 Saturday 8 March
🕗 Kickoff 11.30am at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported byThe Maverick.
Azlans v Newry Rugby Club Veterans
📍 Saturday 8 March
🕗 Kickoff 11.30am at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported byThe Maverick.
March 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🟡⚫️ Game Time
Azlans v Newry Rugby Club Veterans
📍 Saturday 8 March
🕗 Kickoff 11.30am at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported byThe Maverick.
Azlans v Newry Rugby Club Veterans
📍 Saturday 8 March
🕗 Kickoff 11.30am at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported byThe Maverick.
🦁🏉 Introducing The Azlans Player Spotlight
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Giacomo, our first recipient! 🎉
Chosen by our coaches, the Player Spotlight is awarded monthly to a player who has shown outstanding commitment, dedication.
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Giacomo, our first recipient! 🎉
Chosen by our coaches, the Player Spotlight is awarded monthly to a player who has shown outstanding commitment, dedication.
February 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🦁🏉 Introducing The Azlans Player Spotlight
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Giacomo, our first recipient! 🎉
Chosen by our coaches, the Player Spotlight is awarded monthly to a player who has shown outstanding commitment, dedication.
Proudly sponsored by The Maverick
Congratulations to Giacomo, our first recipient! 🎉
Chosen by our coaches, the Player Spotlight is awarded monthly to a player who has shown outstanding commitment, dedication.
🦁🌪️ Shots from our Friday night game against the Malone Tornadoes! A fantastic match and a great win for inclusive rugby all around. 🏉🔥
February 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🦁🌪️ Shots from our Friday night game against the Malone Tornadoes! A fantastic match and a great win for inclusive rugby all around. 🏉🔥
Congratulations to our Player of the Match, Francis!
A fantastic second game at fullback, capped off with an impressive hat-trick of tries!
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To start your rugby journey get in touch via the usual channels or fill in the form forms.gle/VU7vsgyaznba...
A fantastic second game at fullback, capped off with an impressive hat-trick of tries!
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To start your rugby journey get in touch via the usual channels or fill in the form forms.gle/VU7vsgyaznba...
February 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Congratulations to our Player of the Match, Francis!
A fantastic second game at fullback, capped off with an impressive hat-trick of tries!
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To start your rugby journey get in touch via the usual channels or fill in the form forms.gle/VU7vsgyaznba...
A fantastic second game at fullback, capped off with an impressive hat-trick of tries!
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To start your rugby journey get in touch via the usual channels or fill in the form forms.gle/VU7vsgyaznba...
🟡⚫️ Game Time
Azlans v Malone Tornadoes
Kickoff, tonight at 7pm at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported by The Maverick.
Azlans v Malone Tornadoes
Kickoff, tonight at 7pm at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported by The Maverick.
February 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🟡⚫️ Game Time
Azlans v Malone Tornadoes
Kickoff, tonight at 7pm at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported by The Maverick.
Azlans v Malone Tornadoes
Kickoff, tonight at 7pm at Jordanstown Sport Village
All supporters welcome!!
Inclusive rugby is proudly supported by The Maverick.
🇮🇪💪Another win for Ireland. G’wan boys!!
Thank you as always to The Maverick for their great hospitality.
Thank you as always to The Maverick for their great hospitality.
February 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🇮🇪💪Another win for Ireland. G’wan boys!!
Thank you as always to The Maverick for their great hospitality.
Thank you as always to The Maverick for their great hospitality.
Well done to John and Adam who joined the Ophir RFC 1st XV in their game against Malone RFC.
February 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well done to John and Adam who joined the Ophir RFC 1st XV in their game against Malone RFC.
This week’s training done ✅
No time for a rest. The Azlans haven’t action packed weekend ahead, ending with the Guinness Men’s Six Nations on the big screen at The Maverick on Sunday.
No time for a rest. The Azlans haven’t action packed weekend ahead, ending with the Guinness Men’s Six Nations on the big screen at The Maverick on Sunday.
February 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This week’s training done ✅
No time for a rest. The Azlans haven’t action packed weekend ahead, ending with the Guinness Men’s Six Nations on the big screen at The Maverick on Sunday.
No time for a rest. The Azlans haven’t action packed weekend ahead, ending with the Guinness Men’s Six Nations on the big screen at The Maverick on Sunday.
Working hard on set and breakdown pieces. What else is there to do on a cold Tuesday evening?
Keep an eye out for a few matches coming up!
Keep an eye out for a few matches coming up!
February 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Working hard on set and breakdown pieces. What else is there to do on a cold Tuesday evening?
Keep an eye out for a few matches coming up!
Keep an eye out for a few matches coming up!
A wet start, but another great Tuesday session focusing on ball work and set-piece drills! Looking forward to being back on home ground this Thursday.
Big thanks to our scrum-half, Dan, for the post-training treats!
Big thanks to our scrum-half, Dan, for the post-training treats!
January 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A wet start, but another great Tuesday session focusing on ball work and set-piece drills! Looking forward to being back on home ground this Thursday.
Big thanks to our scrum-half, Dan, for the post-training treats!
Big thanks to our scrum-half, Dan, for the post-training treats!
Back to our regular training this week—absolutely loved the session! The day wrapped up perfectly with a delicious bake from our captain. Ready to join the pride? Come train with us!
Inclusive rugby in Northern Ireland is proudly supported by The Maverick Belfast.
Inclusive rugby in Northern Ireland is proudly supported by The Maverick Belfast.
January 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Back to our regular training this week—absolutely loved the session! The day wrapped up perfectly with a delicious bake from our captain. Ready to join the pride? Come train with us!
Inclusive rugby in Northern Ireland is proudly supported by The Maverick Belfast.
Inclusive rugby in Northern Ireland is proudly supported by The Maverick Belfast.