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The draw for the semi-finals of the Ulster Bank Bateman Cup has taken place, with the four provincial cup winners facing off in a battle for All-Ireland glory. The All-Ireland Cup competition returned to its roots last season with the reintroduction of the Bateman Cup, ending with Bruff beating Dungannon in the April decider. The […]
City of Derry Rugby Club continued their recent run of good form when they defeated Ballymena at Judges Road on Saturday last in the Ulster Senior League. Derry produced a great second half performance to wipe away a 19prs to 3pts half time deficit and score twenty four unanswered points as they touched down for […]
Boxing Day is the traditional date for the Kyle Cup, although in recent years it has been the 2nd XVs of Dungannon and Ballymena who have contested the trophy. This year Ballymena brought the cup back to Eaton Park with a 38-15 win. Captain John Nicholl is pictured receiving it from Dungannon President John Beattie.
Banbridge proved the equal of Ballymena for long periods in the game, without really threatening the try line. Ballymena had scored two good tries through Frazer and Pritchard ,and led 17-6, but a mistake in midfield gave Banbridge a position to drive over for a late try. For official Ballymena RFC pictures click HERE [youtube […]
What a game! An absolutely super performance by Ballymena to overcome a superb Banbridge side who must hold their heads high. Ballymena lifted the cup under the lights of Ravenhill in near perfect rugby conditions with a powerful display of open exciting rugby. We got tries, conversions, pictures below CLICK HERE FOR 109 pictures so […]