The final scoreline of 40 points to 10 is something of an injustice for this young Ballymena side who for sixty minutes matched their Dublin counterparts in avery aspect of the game. UCD, who currently lie second in the table, trailed the home side 10-7 at the break, but staged a free running comeback in the final quarter, scoring four tries. Marty Irwin (right) scores Ballymena’s first half try. John McIlwaine (Ballymena TImes) took these pictures.
Ballymena Under 19s took on local rivals Ballymoney U19 in the final of the Under 19 Bowl at Cookstown, and came away with the trophy in a hard fought victory, winning 33-26. Pictures by Kenneth Fleming
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