02/04/2008
'Five Nations' To Kick Off In Belfast
Belfast will be home to its very own 'five nations', when Gibson Park hosts the fifth annual Malone U12 International Festival of Rugby on Saturday 5 April and Sunday 6 April.
Some 20 teams from England, Scotland, Wales and the four provinces of Ireland, will be travelling to Malone for this acclaimed and popular tournament.
For the second successive year, a guest 'Barbarians' side, coached by former Irish international, Denis McBride – will be among those vying for honours over the two days of the festival.
Belfast City Council once again is sponsoring the competition, through the 'Support for Sport' scheme.
The first match kicks off at Gibson park at 10am on Saturday 5 April.
(JM/KMcA)
Some 20 teams from England, Scotland, Wales and the four provinces of Ireland, will be travelling to Malone for this acclaimed and popular tournament.
For the second successive year, a guest 'Barbarians' side, coached by former Irish international, Denis McBride – will be among those vying for honours over the two days of the festival.
Belfast City Council once again is sponsoring the competition, through the 'Support for Sport' scheme.
The first match kicks off at Gibson park at 10am on Saturday 5 April.
(JM/KMcA)
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