A series of errors allowed Rainey in for the opening try of the match, but not long after a break out of defence by Drysdale led to a lineout near the Rainey line and Ballymena duly drove over to equalise. Drysdale converted to make the score 7-5,and that’s how it stayed until half time. A fine individual try by the same player, not converted, was followed by another break from the out half; he found Small in support, who ran infor the try.Neither try was converted, but at this stage Ballymena were playing more controlled rugby and they rounded of a good movement with another Small try, this time converted by Drysdale. This put them 24-5 ahead. A late resurgence by Rainey saw them score a good try through Kieran Donaghy, converted by Mark O’Coonor. Final score Ballymena 24 Rainey 12
Following their win in the Ulster Senior Cup, Ballymena enter the semi finals of the All Ireland Cup, and have been drawn against Division 1A side, Cork Constitution. The game will be played at Eaton Park on Saturday 19th January, 2013,kick off 2:00 pm. Before the game there will be an informal two course lunch, priced at £15 per head. provided by the Ladies’ Committee. Reservations can be made through Cormac at the Clubhouse; 02825656746 Kenneth Fleming was there with his camera. Action pics CLICK HERE
