Ballymena RFC Notes: I XV 23 v Blackrock 18: AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Try Bonus Point VIIICCCTTTOOORRRYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ballymena travelled to Dublin to take on Blackrock in the last AIL game before the Christmas break, and came back with a four try bonus point victory. Ballymena trailed 8-13 at half tiime , but a Scott Gibson try soon after the break levelled the scores Both teams then scored unconverted tries to leave the game locked at 18-18 with minutes to go. A late John Burns try brought the first AIL victory and great relief all round. Final score 23-18. Next AIL game is against Dungannon at Eaton Park on 5th January. In the meantime Ballymena will contest the Senior Cup Final against Rainey on Wednesday, 12th December

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