This game was played on the 26/03/2011 but reports have come in theat Hinch have also won at Bexctive Rangers 02/04/2011! It was a glorious afternoon at Ballymacarn Park as the Hinch kicked off playing away from the clubhouse in the first half with the advantage of a slight following breeze. From the kick-off Crescent […]
1st XV vs BRUFF (21 – 8) Ulster Bank All Ireland League CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES On a fine afternoon for rugby at Stevenson Park Bruff kept Dungannon pinned in their half for most of the first quarter. Dungannon’s defence, superbly marshalled by Captain Paul Magee, held although they conceded a penalty converted by outhalf […]
BANBRIDGE 16 NENAGH ORMOND 14 Banbridge produced another late, late show to snatch victory out of the grasp of visitors Nenagh in last weekend’s Ulster Bank League game. A ferocious defensive display by the Tipperary side, together with the boot of out-half David Devaney, appeared to have the visitors on course for success as the […]
Despite late pressure, the Hinch hold out and Quins get only a losing bonus point Quins arrived at the Hinch on a much drier day than would have been predicted from Friday’s monsoon conditions! The pitch, after inspection was cleared for use. The wind looked as if it would not dominate play and indeed was […]
After a long break from rugby, the Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV started 2011 with a 22-3 away win against Belfast High School Former Pupils. In far from ideal conditions, and with the lack of match practice evident on both sides, Carrick could not convert dominance in both territory and possession in the first half into […]
5 Tries, A Bonus Point Win, But The Hinch Still Go Down John Dickson reports from Ballymacarn Park. Ballynahinch did everything they could possibly do to keep themselves in Division 1B next year, in the end their bonus point win didn’t matter as both Dungannon and Buccaneers won their games sending both Ballymena and the […]
Hinch Sunk In 14 Try Thriller In Dublin. John Dickson reports from Anglesea Road, Dublin. This fixture was always regarded as a “Mission Impossible” for the Hinch men, Belvedere are the league leaders and by all accounts they have been the best side in the league this season. With the Hinch struggling at the bottom […]
Ballynahinch 76pts Portadown 12pts John Dickson Reports From Ballymacarn Park The Hinch entertained Portadown in an evening fixture last Friday night and ran out comfortable winners in a fairly one-sided contest. The visitors took the lead in the 2nd minute after the Hinch spilled the ball going forward, Portadown reacting quickly to counter attack, sending […]
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 15st5lb Career with Ballynahinch: 10 Years Clubs: RBAI, Ballynahinch. Victories: Part of The Ballynahinch Dream Team 08/09 season. Schools Cup: RBAI beaten in Quarter Finals by the boot of a certain Ian Humphries. When did rugby begin for you: 12 years of age. Who were the best props you played against: There […]
Saturday 6th March. Report and pictures by John Dickson. Ballynahinch started the first half of this vital league performance way off pace against a much more hungry looking bottom of the table Buccaneers side, the Connacht men shocking the home team by running in 3 unanswered tries before halftime. Ryan Bambry had an opportunity in […]