The 2013 Evergreens entertained the only unbeaten team in the League on Saturday and things looked ominous when Malone turned up with a full coaching and back up team and were on the pitch going through a repertoire of attacking and defensive drills for an hour before kick-off.
To the surprise of the home side, the men from the Cregagh would not agree to rolling subs so the Evergreens game plan had to be amended and penalty kicks were reinstated as an option if required, only for the second time this season. With 20 minutes to go the Evergreens were on the pitch for a warm up following some motivational military band tunes suggested by Brin…… for the full story CLICK HERE
Malone 4s 0 – Ballynahinch 6s 49
Hugh Thoroughbred reports from Gibson Park
With Malone 1st and 2nd XVs without a game it was with a certain amount of apprehension that Ballynahinch Sixes entered the gates of Gibson Park on Saturday afternoon, on a near perfect day for rugby. With Richie Spiers back to Partridge country, injuries to captain Mark Magowan and scrum half Andrew Walker and a plea from Clem Bassett to borrow front row for the Evergreens home fixture against Malone 5th XV, there were a few enforced changes from last weeks victorious side at Greenisland. Stevie Dowery moved inside to familiar territory at scrum half, James Hamilton Rea’s father came into loose head and Carlisle and Keatley brought quality to the bench…… for the full story CLICK HERE
Ballynahinch 2s 69 – Armagh 2s 22
Ballynahinch 2s turned out against a strong Armagh 2s at a bright and breezy Ballymacarn Park on Saturday.
The early exchanges were tight and tense as Armagh played from set piece and made full use of their forward pack. However, it was Hinch who opened the scoring following a scintillating break from Carson down the wing, who drew a defender and released Nicholson for the opening try. Carson then anticipated an Armagh pass and went the length of the pitch for an intercept try…… CLICK HERE for the full story
City Of Derry 15 Ballynahinch 23
A welcome break from All Ireland League action saw Ballynahinch travel to Judges Road on Saturday last for the First Trust Ulster Senior Cup Semi-Final against City of Derry.
The weather conditions on Saturday at Judgers Road deteriorated once the game got underway with incessant rain throughout driven across the field by a strong breeze.
The standard of play and commitment from both teams despite the conditions was impressive throughout as the game ebbed and flowed and the result was in doubt until the final whistle…… for the full story CLICK HERE
Newry Ladies 15 v Hinch Ladies 5
As the second half started it was clear the changes had helped as we became more composed on the ball which led to several line breaks and for once Newry having to scramble back, with this new found confidence Hinch were able to move ball wide which on one occasion gave Beth the chance of running from her on half and what looked like a certain score only for the ball to be not grounded over the line, but the break gave the girls heart and confidence and shortly after Sara crashed through 2 Newry tacklers to score Hinch’s only try of the game……. CLICK HERE for the full story
