Following on from last Friday’s excellent 20-15 victory over Munster in Cork, Ulster have made one change to their starting line up for the game against Leinster this Friday at Ravenhill (KO 5.00pm). Calum Thelfor, who came on as a replacement against Munster, starts at blindside wing-forward with Stephen Irvine dropping to the bench. There […]
1st XV – In a highly competitive game Ards started stronger than their more illustrious opponents and should have taken the lead after 12 minutes when they failed to convert a penalty, following a Ballymena infringement. Ballymena claimed the first points after 17 minutes, when, against the run of play Fisher converted a penalty, following […]
A good day weather wise and even better for some excellent rugby and the spectacle of teams playing and preparing for the new season. Games kicked off at 1pm, with Randalstown haveing an excellent first game against Ballymena. Teams competing were: Grosvenor, Ophir, Carrick, Lurgan, Randalstown, Hollywood, Civil service, Ballymena and Bangor. Good flowing rugby […]
The draw was made this week by chairman Andy Collins and Vice Chairman Addie Patterson. Group A Group B Balllymoney Grosvenor Ballymena Lurgan Carrickfergus Hollywood Bangor Ophir Randalstown Civil Service As ever the burger stand will be in full swing and refreshments will be available in the clubhouse throughout the day. Robert de Niro and […]
Ophir RFC Hosted their Annual 7-a-side Youth Tournament on Friday the 20th August from 6.30pm – 9pm. The evening was brilliant with good light and the standard of the rugby was excellent! Malone, Carrick, Larne, Ballyclare, Instonians, Ophir, Ballymena and Randalstown competed in two sections. The high standard of rugby bodes well for the future […]
On Friday 20th and Saturday 21 August, Ophir Rugby Club will host their traditional Seven-a Side competition at Magowan Park, The Cottonmount, Mallusk. In a departure from the usual one-day event, the competition will kick off on the Friday evening with Under 19 teams challenging for the Ken Bonar Memorial Trophy. Entries have been confirmed […]
The changes in personnel will naturally bring some fresh thinking to the operation of the Club! Ballymena Rugby Football Club Officials: Club President Dr Syd Millar Chairman David Allen Vice Chairman Neil Patton Hon Sec Peter Crabbe Asst Hon Sec Tim Roddy Hon Treasurer Guy Simpson Asst Hon Treasurer Bill Ireland Directors: David Smyth – […]
The annual Randalstown RFC tournament will take place on the 28th August, with matches commencing at 1pm. The Randalstown Tournament has been played for more than 25 years and takes place the weekend before the start of the domestic season. Clubs travel to take part from all over Ulster. The Tournament begins with two leagues […]
All the startegy, all the work and preparation, a tough tour, loads of injurys but we think these men lining up on Saturday to play Australia will be part of a spectacle of rugby. Chrish Henry will win his first senior cap for Ireland as number 8! Joining him from Ulster will be Paddy Wallace, […]
Ballymena Rugby Football Club are holding a 30 mile cycle (Those who wish to only complete 10miles can turn back at The Sheddings Inn ) on Sunday 20th June commencing at 10am. (Registration from 9.30am) The cycle will commence at Eaton Park, continue to Glenarm Village where there will be a stop for light refreshments […]