Ballynahinch (15-9): Stephen McAuley; David Nicholson, Stuart Morrow, Richard Reaney, Ross Adair; Harry McAleese (capt), Aaron Cairns; (1-8): Jonny Simpson, Jonny Murphy, Stuart Orr, James Simpson, Jonny Madden, David McGuigan, Paul Pritchard, Mike Graham; Replacements: Craig Trenier, Conor Pyper, Josh Donaldson, James McBriar, Jordan Grattan. Malone (15-9): Andy Bryans; Michael Barker, Nathan Browne, Kieran Joyce, […]
Silverware and the opportunity for Ulster AIL clubs and players to add winners medals to their personal collection are prized as such opportunities do not present themselves too often to Ulster clubs in the All Ireland league. Ulster’s number one club Ballynahinch slipped up last season at the Kingspan stadium to Queens in the Senior […]
Pic credit inpho.ie Best returns for final game of 2014 Guinness Series Rory Best will win his 78th cap for Ireland when he lines out against Australia this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in the final game of the 2014 Guinness Series. The Ireland Coaching team have made three changes to the starting XV named […]
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland played safe, smart rugby in dispatching South Africa on Saturday and made a mockery of their underdog status with the bookmakers. The 29-15 scoreline was comprehensive; only once have Ireland bettered that margin of victory against a Springbok side (32-15 in November 2006). The Irish half-backs managed the game beautifully, no better […]
What a breath taking and incredible game of rugby played on the new 3G pitch in Magherfelt last night. The spectators were treated to a try bonanza that produced 11 tries. The Rainey officials have to be congratulated on the magnificent playing facilities they have established at Hatrick Park. The work is ongoing and as […]
The magic of the Ulster Senior Cup still has a place in the hearts of our AIL clubs in Ulster. Having watched the Armagh v Ballynahinch the previous night in front of a passionate crowd. It was time to visit Deramore Park and see how Belfast’s newest identity – Belfast Harlequins fared against those battle […]
Thrilling Cup tie in Armagh last night with Ballynahinch holding on to win 17 – 16. On a dry pitch the action was fast and furious with Armagh player coach Seamus Mallon breaking the deadlock after 12 mins to score a fine try with centre Matthew Steenson adding the conversion. Steenson increased their lead to […]