This fixture had been in doubt due to the heavy rain, which had fallen during the previous 48 hours. By lunchtime Hinch decided the pitch had drained sufficiently to proceed with the game, with the going officially soft, for this Ulster Senior League clash against Queens University. Queens kicked off playing towards the clubhouse and […]
Ballynahinch RFC played in the Junior Cup Final on the 28th Dec 2012 to a big crowd, in Ravenhill and performed one of the greatest 25 minutes of rugby mayhem. Only very very accomplished athletes can mount this type of rugby and maintain the continuity in the midst of the occasion blocking out all the […]
Due to Ireland U20 and Ulster Ravens call ups plus a number of injuries to key players namely Chris Napier, Paul Prichard and Harry McAleese, Ballynahinch travelled for this top of the table clash against City of Derry with a much changed team. Despite both teams not being at full strength this match was a […]
08:12:12 – Sixes Battle Hard For Victory In Cup Hugh Thoroughbred reports from the Dave Gallaher Memorial Park As the Kairos community transport bus pulled out of Ballymacarn Park on the stroke of half past eleven, there was a sense of quiet anticipation amongst the thirteen brave souls, who had taken a giant leap of […]
Seconds Maintain Their Form Against Inst Category: Second XV Match Reports Published on Sunday, 09 December 2012 23:23 James McBriar a key man once again Chris Parker reports from Ballymacarn Park Ballynahinch 2nd XV remain top of the 2nd XV league after a comprehensive 43-0 victory over Instonians. Hinch started brightly and looked dangerous in […]
Conor Carey dives over to score the sixth Hinch try Richard Mulligan reports from Ballymacarn Park A seven-try haul ensured Ballynahinch a bonus point victory at Ballymacarn Park on Saturday. The County Down men are the only unbeaten side in Division 1B and they go into the New Year clear at the top of the […]
DIVISION 1B BLACKROCK COLLEGE (8th) v BALLMENA (10th), Stradbrook, 2pm BALLYNAHINCH (1st) v BRUFF (7th), Ballymacarn Park BELFAST HARLEQUINS (6th) v MALONE (3rd), Deramore Park UCD (5th) v DUNGANNON (9th), Belfield DIVISION 2A CITY OF DERRY (8th) v GALWEGIANS (6th),Judge’s Road OLD CRESCENT (13th) v BANBRIDGE (1st), Rosbrien UCC (3rd) v QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY (15th) ,The […]