» » Perennials v Monaghan - Sunday 29 November 

A very disappointing turnout by the Perennials at Monaghan say our hosts run out worthy winners by 7 tries to 5, in what were very difficult playing conditions. It appears the cold  conditions and the festivities following Ireland’s victory over the reigning World champions South Africa the day before, took its toll on the numbers travelling.

A big thank you to everyone who made the journey and a special thanks to Gerard Sloane and Paddy Mallon for hosting us and helping us on the playing front. Needless to say Monaghan did the honours on the hospitality side in their normal Irish fashion.  See pictures in photo gallery.

After the Christmas festivities we will need the run out against the Presidents and Captains club on 03 Jan 2010.

» » Perennials v City of Derry - Sunday 01 November 

 At a wet and windy Belmont the Perennials lost their one match winning sequence to an excellent City of Derry team by 7 tries to 4. The Perennials took an early lead with a try from Ricky McIlmoyle,  as both teams attempted to play open running rugby in very difficult conditions. Despite futher tries from Andy Matchett and a brace from Stuart Porter  the Perennials could not get their noses in front, as City of Derry ran out winners.

Our captain had to retire early with some breathing difficulties but in short he was out in fancy dress partying for Hallowen the night before, instead of concentrating on the big match.

Thank you to all the players and supporters and a big welcome to some new faces who will help in reducing the average age of the squad.

» » Perennials v Belfast Harlequins - Sunday 04 October

Champagne rugby again prevailed, in the suburbs of Malone, where the Perennials took on Belfast Harlequins.  With the sunshine conditions suiting a game of running rugby and our hosts  a few players short, Captain Pitt put his match winning plan together in the bar before kick off by donating the services of Jim Cowden to the opposition for all four quarters.  At the end of the day Captain Pitt and his team claimed a 7 tries to 5 victory. The Perennials took an early lead which they never let go off.  As usual the forwards did all the hard work to give the backs the credit for all 7 tries. An early try by Andy Matchett was followed by further tries from Michael Monteith, Neil McConkey, George Neely and Ricky McIlmoyle finished with a hat trick.

A big that you to all those who turned out and especially to those who helped Harlequins out, due to their shortage of players. A special thanks also to referees Tim Lowry and our own David Armstrong for keeping the game flowing and taking no nonsense from the other 30 referees on the pitch.

As is custom Bernie McGrath did us all pround in the hospitality stakes by providing a superb feast after the game.

With a win under our belt  focus is  on our next outing on 01 November when we are hosting City of Derry. Belmont.

» » Perennials v BHSFP - Sunday 13 September

Champagne rugby prevailed, at a sun drenched Greenisland, where open flowing rugby from both teams saw BHSFP claim a 7  to 5 tries victory. The Perennials were in the lead until the last quarter with tries from Jim Keith, our captain Geoff Pitt, Kevin Simpson, Davy Wilson and new recruit George Neely. Unfortunately the old legs tired in the final quarter and our hosts ran in a couple of good tries to seal victory.

A big that you to all those who turned out and a special thanks to Ken Hutchinson and his High Scool team for their excellent hospitality after the game.

With the warm up over, it all eyes focused on our next outing on 04 October at Harlequins.

» » London Irish confirm Tour fixture

Further details will be announced. Book off the weekend of 16-18 April 2010.

» » 2009/2010 fixtures announced

The seasons full fixtures have been arranged, so no excuse not to book these Sundays off with your better half  and don’t forget to build up the brownie points for tour to London.

» » Photo gallery launched 

E-mail any photos you feel are worthy of inclusion on the site to alanmcgaughey.ni@googlemail.com. Photos should be submitted in jpeg format.

» » AGM and Annual Dinner

Thanks to everyone for their support at the AGM and Dinner. Special thanks to Geoff Goldsbrough for organizing the night along with the entertainment.Tom Andrews was re-elected President and Geoff Pitt from our CI brethern elected Club captain.Special congratulations also to our Perennial of the Year - Philip Parker.