Bitterly cold morning but it doesn’t stop Adam and I from following Lurgan College’s 1st XV, home and away. They played two of the powerhouse Ulster schools today, Ballymena Academy and Campbell College. Pitted against their 2nd XV squads the boys played out of their skins winning one game 10-0 while drawing the next 7-7. As a small rural school they continue to punch above their weight against the bigger grammar schools.
In the New Year they will compete in the Ulster Bowl tournament, a trophy they must have a great chance of winning. After that there will be a break before they build towards a four match tour of South Africa in June/July. Adam is continuing to recover from last month’s ACL surgery and his target is to be fit for the tour. He has shown a fantastic attitude in overcoming the injury and we know he will come back stronger than ever.
Black Thoughts 
Praying your son heals fast and he makes it to the tour! God bless!
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Great action shots there, mister photographer. Speedy healing prayers for Adam, but it must be a secret joy to be able to have him beside you on the sideline cheering the team on.
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Why is the boy in blue doing a Highland Fling? 😀
Hope Adam’s leg is on the mend.
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Lol. It’s called a line out. After the ball goes out of play the other team throw it in and both teams jump to gain control of it. There is a line out jumper and two other players lift him to compete for the ball. It’s a very technical and skilful part of the game.
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Ah, so now I know. 😀 It looks awesome, yet graceful. 🙂
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It’s more exciting in real time.
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Yes, I think it would be.
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Thanks for the explanation. As an American from a fly-over state, I know very little about rugby and thought maybe the young men boosting their mates up were substituting for cheerleaders?! I wish your son a full and speedy recovery so he can participate in lift offs (I mean line outs) again soon.
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Thank you very much Madison. Yes, it’s a very complicated, technical support. I still struggle with some of the rules.
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Great post
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you Kay. You’re welcome 😊
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I loved watching rugby when I lived in England. Fond memories of watching Bath and Gloucester play. Even got to see a couple international cup matches. Thanks for sharing, it brought fond memories back.
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Yes, Bath are playing Ulster in Belfast in the New Year. Should be a great match
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Praying Adam’s return to action will be timed perfectly and that his healing is complete.
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Thank you Denny. Early days yet but the surgeon & physio are very pleased with his progress. He will start his rehab proper in New Year.
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I played rugby for my junior and senior schools in the Eastern Cape.. My position was lock, so I was the one being lifted into the air to grab the pig skin! 😅
Other than playing rugby, I was also pretty passionate about writing. I’ve since started a blog of original South African short stories called Mzansi Shorts.. I would really appreciate it if you could read one or two shorts (they’re like 5 minutes each) and let me know your thoughts? 😊🙏 I’m sure there’s one you’ll enjoy!
https://mzansishorts.wordpress.com/
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Thank you. I’ll certainly have a look 😊
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Oooh! That looks like a good time to be well insulated in all kinds of layers! I’m glad Adam is recovering well – I have no doubts he’ll be on his way to South Africa in fit and playing shape, with a great attitude to match.
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Thank you very much. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
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It is interesting learning about a sport I know little about. In the states we don’t have Rugby.
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You do. The USA competed at the recent Rugby World Cup in Japan 🙂
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