As forecast, the weather broke at about 2pm, and the rain which fell throughout the game turned what should have been a fast, open encounter into a bit of a slog. The final tally was five penalties to Ballymena , all kicked by Tim Small, to four penalties by Queen’s’ . An away league win […]
Armagh v Ballymena- postponed A day of frustration when the M1 was closed because of a security alert descended into farce when the party arrived at the Palace Grounds some hours late only to discover that the referee assigned by the Ulster Branch was in France refereeing something else. The Branch had neglected to inform […]
Ballymena Bears travelled to Finn Valley RFC, Stranola at the weekend to help start “the Errigal Eagles” a brand new club in the Donegal area catering for young people with learning difficulties. The Bears travelled in style for the 2 hour trip with the help of an Ulster Rugby mini bus driven by Ulster Branch […]
Highfield 8 Ballymena 40 Highfield’s repeated attempts to stop Ballymena winning quick ruck ball incurred the wrath of the referee to the extent that they gave away four penalties, all converted by Tim Small, and had two players consigned to the sinbin in the first twenty minutes. The first half was dominated by Ballymena, playing […]
[youtube FS5KEgQpuGY] Week One of the All Ireland league provided mixed fortunes for the twelve Ulster clubs. Malone, Queens, Ballymena, City of Derry, Ards and Armagh all winning with Ballynahinch, Belfast Harlequins, Dungannon, Rainey, Banbridge and Instonians losing their opening games. Reviewing the winners and losers was all down to the sides that had the […]
Ballymena 3’s travelled to City of Derry and won 46-12 After the disappointments of lasts week defeat to Rainey Ballymena set off knowing that they were heading to one of the hardest grounds to get a result in. With a few changes to the squad after injuries the selected 15 set about getting the first […]
On a perfect autumn afternoon Ballymena hosted Galwegians in the first AIL game of the season and won 37-14 This tie was the pick of the opening AIL 2A fixtures with both teams sights set on promotion. Galwegians fresh from a double victory over AIL 1B contenders Buccaneers in league and cup travelled to Ballymena […]
Ballymena 1’s hosted Dungannon 1’s and won Ballymena got on the score board after 1 minute of play when they were awarded a penalty. Tim Small who has just arrived back from a season playing in Australia dispatched the ball between the uprights to open the scoring, 3-0. Dungannon were given the change to equalise […]