Ballyclare 1st XV travelled to Omagh on Saturday with concern after the Co.Tyrone club`s Towns Cup win over Portadown and the big attendance at the pre-match lunch suggested a lot of confidence by the officials and supporters of the home club. But the White Hare men tore up the script totally by inflicting a massive […]
Saturday 22nd January 2011 saw the much anticipated fashion show hosted by Ballyclare Rugby club. Models, including 1st Captain Collin Morrow and last year Captain Chris Coburn, fashioned the styles and trends of local clothing boutique Joli, and the ladies shoes from Bonita. WAG’s and friends made up the stunning female array! A few pictures […]
Due to the heavy frosts of last weekend most rugby matches were called off including the three home games for Ballyclare`s top three teams. However the game for the Fourths led by John Wasson away to Bangor 3rds did go ahead. Prior to Saturday this team had been unbeaten in their Minor league and cup […]
Ballyclare rugby club have changed their shirt design for the first time in 61 years (2009/10 Season marked the 60th Year for Ballyclare RFC) for the 1st XV from the traditional hoops to a more modern and professional fitted shirt supplied by Akuma Rugby. The Shirts have been generously sponsored by Nitro Sport (Antrim Hills […]
After a long break from rugby, the Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV started 2011 with a 22-3 away win against Belfast High School Former Pupils. In far from ideal conditions, and with the lack of match practice evident on both sides, Carrick could not convert dominance in both territory and possession in the first half into […]
Ballyclare 1st xv started 2011 in the same way they finished 2010 before the frost and snow halted progress and maintained their good run recording the sixth consecutive victory with a 24-3 win in Qualifying2 away to University of Ulster (Coleraine). The Clare had made four changes bringing in Coburn (prop),Heaney(lock),Baird (wing) and Paul Morrow […]
The McCambley Cup is one of the bastions of grass roots rugby. Youngsters, die hards, veterans, up and coming youth, you will meet them all in a McCambley Cup Tie.Fiercely competitive, the draw each year is a major event in this very old competition which brings the finalists to Ravenhill and grass roots glory. Our […]
Building on the phenomenal trail blazed by Ballyclare in the last 6 weeks, this young and strong Clare side coached by Bob Young have brought a determined and dedicated approach to their game this season. The latest development has meant that minus 10 temperatures and snow has not stopped them from completing their fitness and […]
Lurgan receive first round bye. The draw for the first round of the 2011 Powerade Towns’ Cup was made at Ulster Rugby headquarters on Tuesday evening, Writes Paddy Allen. For Lurgan they will have to wait until January 29 for the second round after receiving a first round bye. The tie of the round (which […]