Old Belvedere 30 – Ballynahinch 26
A cold but sunny morning greeted those players and supporters heading south to Dublin for the Ulster Bank League clash between Ballynahinch and Old Belvedere. The supporters’ numbers were bolstered by an extra busload of Hinch U10 Minis and their parents/supporters also heading to Belvo to play their and Garryowen RFC U10s prior to the main fixture.
Ballynahinch headed into their 5th league fixture looking for an elusive first win in the top flight. Ballynahinch have had 36 players start in the first four league fixtures, highlighting the injury difficulties that Derek Suffern and his team were having to manage, but equally a sign of the strength in depth that County Down side can call upon……… follow this link for the full report http://www.hinchrfc.com/index.php/senior-rugby/first-xv/firstxv-match-reports/252-09-11-13-a-vital-bonus-point-at-belvo
Ballynahinch 2 27 Portadown 18
On Saturday, Ballynahinch 2nd XV entertained Qualifying One leaders Portadown, in the Quarter Final of the Junior Cup, both teams had met at the semi final stage last year with Hinch squeezing through by a score but there was a lot of changes in personnel for the two sides that took to Ballymacarn Park on a cold but dry day. The 2’s were looking to continue their unbeaten run but knew that this would be their biggest test of the season to date……. follow this link for the full story http://www.hinchrfc.com/index.php/senior-rugby/second-xv/match-reports-2/253-09-11-13-seconds-into-junior-cup-semis
BHSFP 2s 0 – Ballynahinch 6s 20
A fine but chilly afternoon up at Greenisland saw unbeaten Ballynahinch visit high flying Belfast High School Former Pupils and with the latters first team with no fixture it promised to be a tough afternoon for the Ballymacarn men. Mark Magowan returned to captain the side after a week in the sun and Richie Spiers was flown in from wind swept East Anglia to strengthen the squad. Farquhar came in at prop for Ross Robertson who had been poached by the 4s and Richie Morrison came onto the bench…….. follow this link for the full story http://www.hinchrfc.com/index.php/senior-rugby/sixth-xv/match-reports-6/254-09-11-13-another-sound-outing-for-the-sixes
