The weather for this Harden Cup Final, played at the grounds of Randalstown RFC, started badly and deteriorated as the game wore on. The early exchanges were characterised by a lot of mistakes and an obvious nervousness on both sides, and both sides were content to hoof the ball up the field and see what came out of that, so that after 15 minutes the sides were level, at two penalty goals apiece. The first piece of really concerted play by Ballymena resulted in a try, with Paul McBride going over for a short range try after good inter passing down the right. Matthew Banks, who had kicked the two penalties earlier, converted to give his side a 13-6 lead, which is how it stayed going into the half time break……… for the full story follow :>> http://www.ballymenarugbyclub.com/

Adrian Hamilton

At the recent Ulster Awards Dinner Ballymena’s Adrian Hamilton was given the Ken Goodall Award for the Outstanding Club Player of the Year. This award comes in the week Adrain was nominated as the Club’s 1st XV Player of the Year…….. :>> http://www.ballymenarugbyclub.com/

Cheque Presentation

Club Chairman Bill Wallace presents a cheque to Peter Little representing the Ballymena Branch of the The National Autistic Society, Also in the photo are Yvonne Little (Treasurer), Jacqueline Owens, Ann Marie Martin (Chair) and Katrina Orr :>> http://www.ballymenarugbyclub.com/