MAULERS-tag rugby

Maulers Restore Some Pride

2008-07-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

Maulers 17-9 Lisburn Lions

after last weeks horrendous performance and missing out on the final for the first time in 4 years, a good finish to the official tag season was needed. the lions were beaten 13-10 by hinch last week so maulers needed at least double that to gain back some credibility. the game started quickly for maulers who scored off the 2nd play and it set the tone for the game, with maulers running out 8 try winners to restore some pride after last weeks poor loss.

the end of tag season at newforge. not a satisfactory end result but to end on a high note was some consolation. maulers may appear again this year at the action cancer tag day festival hosted by belfast harlequins.

Possibly the Better Team Won

2008-06-26T01:40:00.000-07:00

Maulers 11-13 Possibles

semi finals night at tag and the maulers went into the game against the possibles having comfortably won the league game 15-7. possibles had never beaten the maulers in their history but on the night, maulers lacked energy, pace and enthusiasm and were beaten by the better team in the end. possibles played a smart game to take a scalp of the maulers for the 1st time and in the process denying them the chance to make it 3 consecutive titles.

a gutting end to a strange season, with 3rd place still to play for next week aginst the lisburn lions who were comfortably beaten by hinch.

Maulers Joust Knights

2008-06-19T03:36:00.000-07:00

Maulers 16-5 Kelman Knights

last night of league play at newforge seen maulers come up against new boys kelman knights. the knights were no match for maulers fire power or defensive resistance and the maulers ran out comfortable winners.

the win sees maulers finish 2nd in the league behind an undefeated hinch, facing a playoffs semi-final against the possibles. the other semi sees hinch taking on the lisburn lions who scraped home into 4th.

Playoff Fixtures

1st Hinch v 4th Lisburn Lions
2nd Maulers v 3rd Possibles

Maulers Romp Home Against Bulls

2008-06-12T04:12:00.000-07:00

Maulers 23-8 Belfast Bulls

after last weeks controversial ending the event organisers decided to declare that game a 0-0 draw, much to our disappointment. this left us short a few trys' for points difference. this week against the bulls, maulers came out confident and with all guns blazing put forward a range of attack that was simply too much for the bulls. such a performance next week will secure maulers a place in the playoffs.

Maulers Win in Shortened Game

2008-06-04T18:17:00.000-07:00

Maulers 9-6 Academy All Stars

the game against academy started competitively and maulers put together a strong opening to lead at half time. midway through the 2nd half after warnings about contact the ref cut the game short for dissent from both teams. an unsatisfactory end to the game for maulers but a win nonetheless, pending an irfu 'enquiry'.

Maulers Too Slim for Fat Boys

2008-05-29T11:37:00.000-07:00

Maulers 12-6 Fat Boys

the 4th round of matches provided maulers with what seemed a tricky encounter aginst the experienced veterans of fat boy. a wet night started hot for maulers who got on the sheet early with a few good scores and they didnt look back, never losing the lead and chalking up a comprehensive win.

Maulers Slip Past Plucky Lions

2008-05-22T04:32:00.000-07:00

Maulers 13-12 Lisburn Lions

Run simultaneously with the Champions League Final this was a tightly run contest between to experienced sides. the Lions Led through much of the game but an important 5/10 minute spell for Maulers just after half time saw them notch up 5 consecutive scores, giving them enough to edge out the lions in the end.

Maulers Lose Narrowly to Hinch

2008-05-16T04:18:00.000-07:00

Maulers 9-11 Hinch

Wednesday night at newforge Maulers played Hinch, possibly our biggest rivals for the title this season. in a hotly contested game, Hinchs' consistency paid off as they took advantage of several maulers mistakes, holding firmin defence to take the win.

Maulers Open with Big Win

2008-05-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

Maulers 15-7 Possibles

ON the opening night at newforge the maulers ran out with a string squad with a good mix of regulars and few new faces, all geared up with new kits kindly provided by our sponsors. the game started quickly and the maulers got on the score sheet quickly and never looked back, romping home to a huge victory over big rivals the possibles.

Try Scorers:

Johnny Knox- 4
Andy Edgar- 3
Pete Edgar- 3
Gregory Knox- 2
Kev Monson- 2
Nevin Spence- 1

1st Game

2008-05-06T12:47:00.000-07:00

NEW SEASON STARTS TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY

MAULERS TAG v POSSIBLES @7PM

NEWFORGE CC

2008-04-29T05:13:00.000-07:00

NEW SEASON

new tag season kicks off wednesday may 7th at newforge cc
maulers open up title defence number 2 in the mens senior open!

check back for fixture details.

Maulers Announce 2008 Sponsors

2008-01-16T11:12:00.000-08:00

Maulers Tag Rugby will be sponsored by Travel Solutions Belfast Ltd for the 2008 Tag season, with secondary backing from R.A. Irwin & Co. Ltd of Portadown. Thanks to Valerie King and all at Travel Solutions and Frank Knox at R.A. Irwin for their support of Maulers for the forthcoming season. Hopefully we will be able to reward their support by defending our title and taking home a 3rd in succession.

2007-09-26T09:33:00.001-07:00

Maulers Defend Title with Hard Fought Victory Over Brazil.
Maulers 10-9 Brazil (aet)

tuesday 24th july: Maulers picked up the mens superleague title for the second year running and also became maiden champions of the new IRFU format. they did so in a tightly run contest of a final against brazil. havin lost to brazil in league play maulers fought back from a deficit in the final and were able to tie the game by the final whistle. into golden-try and nevin spence was able to break and give maulers the championship score.

2007-06-02T14:06:00.000-07:00

3 in a Row
Maulers 11-5 Whoever Turns Up

thursday 31st May: maulers continued their dominant start to the league with another fine performance to put away whoever turns up. 3 straight wins to start the season, maulers are now along with brazil, only 1 of 2 unbeaten teams. the 2 sit a top the table level on points with brazil ahead on try difference. the belfast bulls next week, then the big rivalry game against brazil the following week.

2007-05-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

Maulers 16-12 Racing Club de Belfast

thursday may 29th: Maulers continued their winning start with a slid performance and victory over middle of the league team racing club. Maulers along with Brazil now the only teams undefeated. Brazil are out front on points difference.

2007-05-18T14:45:00.000-07:00

Off to a Winning Start
Maulers 12-10 Possibles

thursday may17th 2007 : the Maulers got the defence of their 2006 championship title off to a great start with a win over last years beaten finalists the Possibles. the maulers came out on top in a closely fought end to end game, with the final score line similar to that of last years final with a 2 try victory margin.