Instonians RFC
@instoniansrugby.bsky.social
Based in Belfast. Competing in Power NI/Energia All Ireland League 2A. Fielding 4 senior teams as well as youth teams and mini rugby.
Pinned
Skulla Starts 🇿🇦
McGrath at 9 👊
Clark on the bench 🫡
Your 1XV team to face Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A clash!
McGrath at 9 👊
Clark on the bench 🫡
Your 1XV team to face Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A clash!
February 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Skulla Starts 🇿🇦
McGrath at 9 👊
Clark on the bench 🫡
Your 1XV team to face Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A clash!
McGrath at 9 👊
Clark on the bench 🫡
Your 1XV team to face Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A clash!
It’s Matchday 🙌
We host Galway Corinthians in a top of the table clash at Shaws Bridge. Kick Off: 14:00.
Watch: bit.ly/414LJXA
We host Galway Corinthians in a top of the table clash at Shaws Bridge. Kick Off: 14:00.
Watch: bit.ly/414LJXA
February 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
It’s Matchday 🙌
We host Galway Corinthians in a top of the table clash at Shaws Bridge. Kick Off: 14:00.
Watch: bit.ly/414LJXA
We host Galway Corinthians in a top of the table clash at Shaws Bridge. Kick Off: 14:00.
Watch: bit.ly/414LJXA
❗️We are anticipating a busy day at Shaws Bridge on Saturday.
Supporters attending are asked to read and follow the following guidance 👇
Supporters attending are asked to read and follow the following guidance 👇
February 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
❗️We are anticipating a busy day at Shaws Bridge on Saturday.
Supporters attending are asked to read and follow the following guidance 👇
Supporters attending are asked to read and follow the following guidance 👇
The U18s begin their Cup Campaign with a trip to Bangor on Saturday💥
With no senior game on Saturday, get yourself down and support the team. Kick Off is 11am.
With no senior game on Saturday, get yourself down and support the team. Kick Off is 11am.
January 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The U18s begin their Cup Campaign with a trip to Bangor on Saturday💥
With no senior game on Saturday, get yourself down and support the team. Kick Off is 11am.
With no senior game on Saturday, get yourself down and support the team. Kick Off is 11am.
Congratulations to David Whitten on his selection for the extended Ireland Club XV Training Squad ahead of their match vs Portugal ‘A’ in March.
📲 www.irishrugby.ie/2025/01/29/ireland-club-xv-training-squad-selected-ahead-of-portugal-a-match/
📲 www.irishrugby.ie/2025/01/29/ireland-club-xv-training-squad-selected-ahead-of-portugal-a-match/
January 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Congratulations to David Whitten on his selection for the extended Ireland Club XV Training Squad ahead of their match vs Portugal ‘A’ in March.
📲 www.irishrugby.ie/2025/01/29/ireland-club-xv-training-squad-selected-ahead-of-portugal-a-match/
📲 www.irishrugby.ie/2025/01/29/ireland-club-xv-training-squad-selected-ahead-of-portugal-a-match/
We travel to Co. Kildare to face @mubarnhallrfc in the #EnergiaAIL 2A 💥
January 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We travel to Co. Kildare to face @mubarnhallrfc in the #EnergiaAIL 2A 💥
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning due to #StormEowyn 🟥
Stay safe everyone and take extra care between 7am and 2pm tomorrow. Here are some useful numbers in case they are needed.
Stay safe everyone and take extra care between 7am and 2pm tomorrow. Here are some useful numbers in case they are needed.
January 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning due to #StormEowyn 🟥
Stay safe everyone and take extra care between 7am and 2pm tomorrow. Here are some useful numbers in case they are needed.
Stay safe everyone and take extra care between 7am and 2pm tomorrow. Here are some useful numbers in case they are needed.
We are looking for volunteers (young and old) to become affiliate referees with the club, enabling them to referee Instonians youth matches.
Becoming an affiliate referee is a great way to keep fit and get involved in the club
For more information, please contact Michael Pollock on 07710602191
Becoming an affiliate referee is a great way to keep fit and get involved in the club
For more information, please contact Michael Pollock on 07710602191
January 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We are looking for volunteers (young and old) to become affiliate referees with the club, enabling them to referee Instonians youth matches.
Becoming an affiliate referee is a great way to keep fit and get involved in the club
For more information, please contact Michael Pollock on 07710602191
Becoming an affiliate referee is a great way to keep fit and get involved in the club
For more information, please contact Michael Pollock on 07710602191
Vorster Starts 👊
Ian Whitten in Midfield 👌
Faloon Returns 🤝
Your 1XV team to face @cashelrugby in the #EnergiaAIL 2A!
Ian Whitten in Midfield 👌
Faloon Returns 🤝
Your 1XV team to face @cashelrugby in the #EnergiaAIL 2A!
January 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Vorster Starts 👊
Ian Whitten in Midfield 👌
Faloon Returns 🤝
Your 1XV team to face @cashelrugby in the #EnergiaAIL 2A!
Ian Whitten in Midfield 👌
Faloon Returns 🤝
Your 1XV team to face @cashelrugby in the #EnergiaAIL 2A!
The 1XV are back in League action, travelling to Banbridge for an Ulster Derby 🚌
The 2XV and 4XV are both in cup action!
The 2XV and 4XV are both in cup action!
January 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The 1XV are back in League action, travelling to Banbridge for an Ulster Derby 🚌
The 2XV and 4XV are both in cup action!
The 2XV and 4XV are both in cup action!
January 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Happy New Year 🎆🥂
December 31, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Happy New Year 🎆🥂
We travel to Dublin this Saturday to face Lansdowne in the Bateman Cup Final 🏆
December 30, 2024 at 1:05 PM
We travel to Dublin this Saturday to face Lansdowne in the Bateman Cup Final 🏆
A Message from the President 🎄
December 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM
A Message from the President 🎄
Ulster Derby Snaps!
📸 The Front Row Union
Full Album: www.thefrontrowunion.com/2024/12/ail-2a-instonians-33-banbridge-21/
📸 The Front Row Union
Full Album: www.thefrontrowunion.com/2024/12/ail-2a-instonians-33-banbridge-21/
December 17, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Ulster Derby Snaps!
📸 The Front Row Union
Full Album: www.thefrontrowunion.com/2024/12/ail-2a-instonians-33-banbridge-21/
📸 The Front Row Union
Full Album: www.thefrontrowunion.com/2024/12/ail-2a-instonians-33-banbridge-21/
Christmas Fixtures 🎄
The 1XV have Ulster Senior Cup action at Shaws Bridge. NOTE: Kick Off is 12:30pm!
The 2XV take on Ballynahinch and the 4XV face neighbours Cooke in the Cup.
The U21s host Ballymena under the Wednesday night lights.
The 1XV have Ulster Senior Cup action at Shaws Bridge. NOTE: Kick Off is 12:30pm!
The 2XV take on Ballynahinch and the 4XV face neighbours Cooke in the Cup.
The U21s host Ballymena under the Wednesday night lights.
December 16, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Christmas Fixtures 🎄
The 1XV have Ulster Senior Cup action at Shaws Bridge. NOTE: Kick Off is 12:30pm!
The 2XV take on Ballynahinch and the 4XV face neighbours Cooke in the Cup.
The U21s host Ballymena under the Wednesday night lights.
The 1XV have Ulster Senior Cup action at Shaws Bridge. NOTE: Kick Off is 12:30pm!
The 2XV take on Ballynahinch and the 4XV face neighbours Cooke in the Cup.
The U21s host Ballymena under the Wednesday night lights.
5 points in the bag!
December 14, 2024 at 4:06 PM
5 points in the bag!
It’s Matchday 💥
We face Banbridge in an Ulster derby at Shaws Bridge!
We face Banbridge in an Ulster derby at Shaws Bridge!
December 14, 2024 at 9:04 AM
It’s Matchday 💥
We face Banbridge in an Ulster derby at Shaws Bridge!
We face Banbridge in an Ulster derby at Shaws Bridge!
The 2XV and 3XV are both in action at Shaws Bridge tomorrow 💥
Note: 2XV kicks off at 12:30pm!
Note: 2XV kicks off at 12:30pm!
December 13, 2024 at 12:58 PM
The 2XV and 3XV are both in action at Shaws Bridge tomorrow 💥
Note: 2XV kicks off at 12:30pm!
Note: 2XV kicks off at 12:30pm!
Unchanged Pack 👊
Faloon Returns 🙌
Whitten Captains 🫡
Your 1XV team facing Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A match!
Faloon Returns 🙌
Whitten Captains 🫡
Your 1XV team facing Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A match!
December 13, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Unchanged Pack 👊
Faloon Returns 🙌
Whitten Captains 🫡
Your 1XV team facing Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A match!
Faloon Returns 🙌
Whitten Captains 🫡
Your 1XV team facing Banbridge in an Ulster Derby #EnergiaAIL 2A match!
All Roads Lead to Dublin 🚘
The Bateman Cup Final takes place on Saturday 4th of January 2025 at the Aviva Stadium Back Pitches.
🚌 We are planning on putting on supporters busses. We will be posting more information in the next few days.
Keep the date free for what is set to be a great day out!
The Bateman Cup Final takes place on Saturday 4th of January 2025 at the Aviva Stadium Back Pitches.
🚌 We are planning on putting on supporters busses. We will be posting more information in the next few days.
Keep the date free for what is set to be a great day out!
December 11, 2024 at 7:19 AM
All Roads Lead to Dublin 🚘
The Bateman Cup Final takes place on Saturday 4th of January 2025 at the Aviva Stadium Back Pitches.
🚌 We are planning on putting on supporters busses. We will be posting more information in the next few days.
Keep the date free for what is set to be a great day out!
The Bateman Cup Final takes place on Saturday 4th of January 2025 at the Aviva Stadium Back Pitches.
🚌 We are planning on putting on supporters busses. We will be posting more information in the next few days.
Keep the date free for what is set to be a great day out!
3 Teams at Home 🏡
Get down to the club this Saturday and show your support!
Get down to the club this Saturday and show your support!
December 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM
3 Teams at Home 🏡
Get down to the club this Saturday and show your support!
Get down to the club this Saturday and show your support!
Our 2025 Pre-Match Lunch line up is confirmed 💥
For just £25 per person you can enjoy:
✅ 3 Course Meal
✅ Bar Service
✅ Guest Speaker
✅ Free Matchday Programme
These lunches always sell out so book now to avoid disappointment. Contact Peter Russell or Graeme McCausland!
For just £25 per person you can enjoy:
✅ 3 Course Meal
✅ Bar Service
✅ Guest Speaker
✅ Free Matchday Programme
These lunches always sell out so book now to avoid disappointment. Contact Peter Russell or Graeme McCausland!
December 9, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Our 2025 Pre-Match Lunch line up is confirmed 💥
For just £25 per person you can enjoy:
✅ 3 Course Meal
✅ Bar Service
✅ Guest Speaker
✅ Free Matchday Programme
These lunches always sell out so book now to avoid disappointment. Contact Peter Russell or Graeme McCausland!
For just £25 per person you can enjoy:
✅ 3 Course Meal
✅ Bar Service
✅ Guest Speaker
✅ Free Matchday Programme
These lunches always sell out so book now to avoid disappointment. Contact Peter Russell or Graeme McCausland!
The 2XV reached the next round of the Towns Cup after beating Grosvenor 21-12 at Gibson Park in horrendous conditions.
Shout out to Jamie Beattie (pictured below) who was awarded Man of the Match for his brilliant kicking display despite the conditions.
Shout out to Jamie Beattie (pictured below) who was awarded Man of the Match for his brilliant kicking display despite the conditions.
December 8, 2024 at 2:48 PM
The 2XV reached the next round of the Towns Cup after beating Grosvenor 21-12 at Gibson Park in horrendous conditions.
Shout out to Jamie Beattie (pictured below) who was awarded Man of the Match for his brilliant kicking display despite the conditions.
Shout out to Jamie Beattie (pictured below) who was awarded Man of the Match for his brilliant kicking display despite the conditions.