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Clogher come out on top at the Cloughan Ballyclare just lost out on Saturday, in a nine try thriller at the Cloughan. Perennial powerhouse of Qualifying 1, Clogher Valley were the visitors as Ballyclare looked to continue their run of four wins. Coach Mike McKeever was able to call on the returning Niall Lawther at […]
It’s a family affair. The history of club rugby in Ulster was changed in Ballyclare on Saturday, when Ballyclare RFC welcomed Inishowen RFC to the Cloughan for the first time in a competitive fixture. Nothing ground breaking in a Junior 5 league game I hear you say. However, did you know that the current Ballyclare […]
Clare do the double over Ards Returning to the scene of their 45-12 league defeat, Ards were again the visitors to the Cloughan for a Junior Cup 1st round encounter. This week’s game was sponsored by GT HVAC Sales, with The Wayside Inn providing Match Ball Sponsorship and Mark McCalmont awarding this week’s Man of […]
Clare come from behind to ease past Ards. Ballyclare recorded their first home win of the season on Saturday, recovering from an early deficit to put 45 unanswered points on visitors, Ards, in a powerful display at the Cloughan. The pre-match reception was sponsored by Pestforce, with 5 Corners Guest Inn sponsoring the match ball […]
Clare get off the mark Ballyclare made the short journey to Shaws Bridge on Saturday for their first away game of the season. Co-tenants Cooke were the opposition, who were making their first appearance in the qualifying league of the season. Cooke had already recorded two victories in the Conference league against the senior 2XV’s […]
At Ballyclare Rugby Club’s recent AGM, Mark Holland, Director of Rugby, praised two members whose skills were recognised at Ulster level. Aaron Hall was named the Ulster Youth Player of the Year for his performances with Ulster U18s, while Dave Clarke was a member of the successful Ulster Juniors XV in the inter-provincial series against […]
Ballyclare RFC Austism awareness shirts raise £250 for Autism NI The boys from Ballyclare rugby team, that took part in the Carrick rugby sevens at the weekend. They didn’t win but they were runners up in the plate final and won £100 for their efforts, this is being donated to Autism NI. And in an […]
Great rugby, enthusiastic players and a brilliant team of volunteers and supporters resulted in Ballyclare RFC Mini Rugby’s 2015 festival being a great success. Around 1,500 young rugby players attended the event on Saturday (April 25th) representing 115 teams of boys and girls from more than 20 different rugby clubs. Clubs from across Northern Ireland […]
