The Ulster derby in Division 1B at a sunny Deramore lived up to its pre-match billing as a close-fought affair saw Ballymena prevail over Belfast Harlequins. Harlequins started off the stronger team and got on the board quickly with a third minute penalty from centre Lane. Another breakdown infringement gave Lane the opportunity to increase […]
A superb display by Ballymena saw them get their Division 1B campaign off to the best possible start with a convincing win at a sunny Eaton Park on Saturday. Corinthians, who had finished third in the Division last season were relying on their bigger, heavier forwards to dominate, but they were no match for a […]
Ballymena Bears shine at Ravenhill International Tag Rugby Festival A wet day on Saturday did nothing to dampen spirits at the Wooden Spoon International Tag Rugby Festival hosted by Ulster rugby at Ravenhill stadium. Over 350 players from 44 teams across the entire island of Ireland, England, Scotland & Wales were in attendance each playing […]
Ballymena Rugby Club held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday evening, when the Officers for the incoming season were elected. The new Chairman is Tom Wiggins, and in proposing him to the meeting the outgoing Chairman, Bill Wallace, said: “I am more than happy to be recommending Tom as the Chairman for 2014/2015…….. for the […]