High School Former Pupils gearing up for another season

Formed in 1958 by a group of former pupils at the High School, the club, whose 1st XV currently compete in Section 2 of the Kukri Qualifying League, has always been open to anyone, past pupil or other.

Indeed the club is currently looking for individuals who wish to become involved in or renew their interest in rugby football.

The club also runs a vibrant Mini Rugby Section with boys and girls playing rugby from Primary Year One up to Year Seven age groups. It is also hoped that this can be further developed to progress to Maxi rugby and eventually progression to a youth rugby set up.

Thanks to a long association with and the vital support of main club sponsor Abbey Insurance and others including Access Technology (Ireland) Ltd and CTS the club has plans to grow and develop and with hopes of a possible return of a third XV the club is seeking to attract new players, young and older, with a view to enlarging their current playing squad.

Along with the 1st XV the club’s 2nd XV, currently playing in Section 4 of the Magner’s Junior League, regularly train at Greenisland War Memorial Sports Club from 7pm twice weekly throughout the season on Tuesdays and Thursdays with additional close season and non-match day training on Saturday afternoons.

Anyone interested in becoming involved in rugby at Greenisland, can contact the Director of Rugby, Andy Mayne, on 07703439005 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Alternatively, just turn up with your boots at the War Memorial Sports Grounds at 7pm on a Tuesday evening or for the kids, from 10am on a Saturday morning from Saturday September 4.