Richard McCarter

KEY MAN: City of Derry’s Alex McDonnell. (Photo: George Sweeney)

City of Derry welcome Letterkenny to Judges Road

City of Derry Head Coach Neil Beddow (left) and coach Tom Burns. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry face crucial NW derby in Letterkenny

Eugene Murnane, City of Derry RFC Head Coach. Photo: George Sweeney

"We are fully aware of the importance of this game."

Killene Thornton scores his second try for Ulster against Connacht. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry's Thornton grabs brace in Ulster Juniors win

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney

'I just need to reflect but maybe it's time for a new voice.'

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry coach Richard McCarter urges players to stick together after cup f...

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter says his team is all set for Kingspan Stadium. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry all set for Kingspan Stadium showdown

David Lapsley scored an excellent second half try against Ballymoney Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry finish league season on a high!

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney

"We have to be disciplined and be up for it mentally more than anything."

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry out to secure top four finish against Enniskillen

City of Derry’s Simon Logue keeps Aaron McMurray of Cooke at arm’s length. Photo: George Sweeney

Superb City of Derry book Junior Cup final spot

BACK: Cein McColgan returns for City of Derry this weekend against Cooke. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry welcome Cooke for Junior Cup semi-final

City of Derry Head Coach Richard McCarter who has been appointed Assistant Coach of the Ulster Juniors Team for the upcoming 2024 Interpros. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry defeated by Grosvenor as Cooke double header looms

City of Derry’s Adam Marley is hauled to the ground by Ballyclare’s Jack Gamble while Fearghus Canning looks on in last week's league encounter. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry's season on the line in Ballymoney tie says Coach Richard McCarter

City of Derry's Conor Cummings scores his first try against Ballycastle. Photo: George Sweeney.

City of Derry no match for Championship One title chasers

David Lapsley of City of Derry bursts through the Randlestown cover to score a first half try. Photo: George Sweeney

Late, late try knocks City of Derry out of Towns'
Towns’ Cup Quarter-Final
Michael Wilson

City of Derry’s David Graham, pictured taking on Cooke players last week, will miss this weekend's league trip to Dromore. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry missing key duo for Dromore trip

City of Derry’s Killene Thornton evades a tackle from Andrew McMurray to score a try against Cooke. Photo: George Sweeney

Dead rubber, but dead frustrating for City of Derry against Cooke!

Alex McDonnell races to the line to score a try for City of Derry against Randlestown. Photo: George Sweeney

McCarter confident Derry can challenge on three fronts

PROLIFIC: City of Derry’s David Lapsley continued his excellent recent form with two tries against Portadown on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry score crucial bonus point victory

City of Derry’s Tiarnan Dillon is hauled to the ground during Saturday’s game against CIYMS. Photo: George Sweeney

McCarter delighted with 'emphatic' Derry display

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry welcome Ballyclare for Irish Cup Ulster derby

City of Derry's Killene Thornton breaks up field against Dromore at Judges Road on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney

Victory at a cost for City of Derry against Dromore

City of Derry will welcome back Simon Logue against Dromore this weekend. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry take on top four rivals Dromore

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter speaks to his players during a recent game at Judges Road. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry score five tries in Queen's victory

City of Derry head coach Richard McCarter (left) and forwards coach Chris Cooper. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry welcome Cooke to Judges Road

Portadown players halt City of Derry’s Jamie Millar yards from the line. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry bounce back with victory over Portadown
City of Derry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Portadown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22City of Derry Head Coach Richard McCarter admitted he was relieved to hear the final whistle as his team "hung on for grim death" to claim a dramatic 24-22 victory over Portadown at Judges Road on Saturday.
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City of Derry coach Richard McCarter and Chris Cooper. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry entertain Portadown at Judges Road

City of Derry’s Alex McDonnell is tackled by Connemara pair Ian Heanue and Shane Sweeney during last week's All Ireland Junior Cup tie. The out-half misses this weekend's trip to Carrick. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry travel to Carrick in league

Derry team celebrate winning the 2010 AIB Junior Cup. (Photo: Presseye/Dan Sheridan)

City of Derry welcome Connemara to Judges Road

City of Derry will be looking to bounce back from defeat when they host Grosvenor this weekend. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2333GS – 81

City of Derry entertain Grosvenor at Judges Road

Ross McLaughlin's absence will likely see Simon Logue switch to full back against Enniskillen. (Photo: Keith Moore)

City of Derry travel to Enniskillen

Simon Logue powers forward to set up the opening try of the match for City of Derry during Saturday's match against Ballymoney.

McCarter delighted with winning start to league

City of Derry’s Stephen Corr surveys his options against Ballymena in pre-season. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2333GS – 84

City of Derry start league at home at Ballymoney

Ross McLaughlin grabbed two tries as City of Derry defeated Banbridge. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Five try City of Derry win away at Banbridge

City of Derry Head Coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2312GS – 59

City of Derry travel to Banbridge in Junior Cup

City of Derry’s Simon Logue kicks the ball forward into Enniskillen’s half . Photo: George Sweeney. DER2316GS – 57

Cup semi-final misery for City of Derry

City of Derry Head coach Richard McCarter speaks to his players. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2234GS

City of Derry face Enniskillen in Judges Road semi-final

City of Derry’s Stephen Corr is intercepted during the Junior Cup against Ballynahinch on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2312GS – 55

City of Derry into League Cup semi-finals

City of Derry’s David Lapsley grabbed two tries against Ballymena Seconds on Wednesday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 51

Six try City of Derry defeat Ballymena Seconds

Pictured at the City of Derry Rugby Club’s annual dinner on Friday evening last Jim Neilly MBE, Guest Speaker and BBC Sports Commentator, Diane Nixon, City of Derry RFC President and Club captain Alex McDonnell. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 40

PHOTOS: City of Rugby Club Annual Dinner

City of Derry coach Chris Cooper (left) with head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 52

City of Derry open Cup away to Carrick

City of Derry Head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2239GS – 097

Five try City of Derry secure fifth placed finish

City of Derry Head coach Richard McCarter.

City of Derry face final day trip to CIYMS

City of Derry Head coach Richard McCarter speaking to his players. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2234GS –

McCarter believes City of Derry will be better for league experience

David Browne's absence will likely see Tiernan Thornton shift to the back row against Dromore on Saturday.

City of Derry chase fourth spot in Dromore

City of Derry coach Chris Cooper (left) with Head Coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 52

City of Derry welcome Grosvenor to Judges Road

City of Derry Head Coach, Richard McCarter. (Photo: George Sweeney)

McCarter references Erik ten Hag as City of Derry defeat Cooke

City of Derry Head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2234GS

City of Derry welcome Cooke to Judges Road

City of Derry’s Davy Graham gets by Clogher Valley pair David Wilson and Adam Boles last week at Judges Road. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2247GS – 122

City of Derry seek to set record straight against Carrick

City of Derry Head coach Richard McCarter. (Photo: George Sweeney)

McCarter says standards cannot drop after Towns' Cup exit

City of Derry Head Coach Richard McCarter.

Toughest possible cup draw as leaders arrive at City of Derry

Fit again Cein McColgan will come back into the City of Derry team this weekend after an injury to David Browne. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2146GS – 023

City of Derry travel to league leaders Clogher Valley

City of Derry Head coach Richard McCarter. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2239GS – 097

City of Derry seek back to back wins

City of Derry Head Coach, Richard McCarter. (Photo: George Sweeney)

City of Derry face north west derby against Limavady

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