In an frank and open interview Bob comments on a game where he feels the true potential of this Ballyclare RFC I XV is yet to be expressed. As the elite production of what really is a vast school and club system they have been playing guys who once they find their feet on the […]
Its impressive, Ballyclare on the charge. they will find the weaknesses to unlock your defence. This game against Larne RFC was a hard, hard fought battle and the guys dug deep to make the tackles, to keep believing, to keep giving. It clicked in defence and attack and from this superb team effort individuals found […]
Ballyclare Rfc hosted a succesful play rugby event on Monday 12th November. Over 50 children showed up from Parkhall College, Monkstown Community and Ballyclare Secondary. The schools targeted in the project are those not usually associated with a rugby background and it was great to see such a positive return. The event began with club […]
BALLYCLARE MADE TO STRUGGLE BY GUTSY LARNE SIDE Ballyclare 1st XV travelled the short distance to the Glynn on saturday as Qual.2 leaders to face bottom side and old rivals Larne. On the day that the home club was celebrating their centenary with their biggest crowd of the season Ballyclare failed to show the form […]
Ballyclare 1st XV entertained a good Grosvenor F.P. side at the Upper Cloughan on Saturday and produced a fine opening half with the back row of Rainey,Logan and Weatherup who went in for a hattrick of tries outstanding. The 32-12 win to the White Hare men should have been by a greater margin had full […]
DOUBLE DEFEATS FOR BALLYCLARE Both Ballyclare Rugby Club`s 1st and 2nd XVs had made a promising start to their respective seasons but on Saturday when faced by teams from what must rate as the leading club in Ulster were found wanting. The 1st XV forced to make four changes were well beaten away by Ballynahinch […]
Another home win for the 19s The under 19s took to the field against Ballyclare in near perfect conditions for an open running game. The homeside came out of the blocks with all guns blazing moving the ball through both forwards and backs to gain the advantage. Ballyclare at the break downs showed there metal […]
Last Thursday the death took place in Antrim Area Hospital of Jackie Coulter better known in Ballyclare and further afield as “Oul hand”. Jackie was one of only two remaining founder members of Ballyclare Rugby Football Club and just over a week ago had his eighty third birthday. He was the son of John and […]