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Ballynahinch RFC Match Report and Club Notes For 26th August 2023

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Ballynahinch RFC Match Report and Club Notes For 26th August 2023

Club Notes

Rugby returned to Ballymacarn Park for 2023-24 as Ballynahinch enter their 70th season aiming to defend their Stevenson Shield and Senior Cup titles and consolidate their status in the top half of AIL Division 1A writes James Kirk.

They got off the mark in fine style on Saturday with a seven try victory over Dungannon.

The visitors edged ahead after a cagey opening quarter and were still leading on the stroke of half-time but a brace of tries before the break opened the game up and ruthless finishing in the early part of the second half blew the Tyrone men away.

Arthur Johnston dives in for a score. (All photos by John Dickson / Dickson Digital ©)
Declan Horrox during the opening Ulster Senior League clash between Ballynahinch and Dungannon at Ballymacarn Park, Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland.

By the 50th minute the score was 35-3 and the result was not in doubt. Adam Craig rang the changes and the game was more even in the final quarter with two tries for each side leaving the final score 47-17.

Clayton Milligan finished with a hat trick and Conor Rankin nailed 6 out of 7 conversions as the home side warmed up for the visit of QUB next weekend.

Rory Butler pictured during the opening Ulster Senior League clash between Ballynahinch and Dungannon at Ballymacarn Park, Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Saturday 26th August 2023 | Thomas Donnan during the opening Ulster Senior League clash between Ballynahinch and Dungannon at Ballymacarn Park, Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland.

The 2nds lost 17-12 at home to Ballymoney in their first Group match in the Junior Cup despite leading at half time but can be proud of the fight they showed against a more experienced Co. Antrim outfit.

Pre-match lunches are back. To book a place for the QUB fixture contact James Shaw on 07740308051   

Youth Training continues on Mondays at 7pm for boys and Wednesdays at 7pm for girls. All players U12/U14/U16/U18 welcome and no experience necessary. Contact Clifton Quinn for details on 07501228045.

Mini rugby continues on Saturday mornings from 9.30-11am. Boys and girls from P1 – Yr8 are all welcome, with training run for each age group in their school year. Mini rugby news is posted weekly on the club Facebook page –

www.facebook.com/ballynahinchrfcofficial.

For more details contact David Martin – Mini Convenor on 07837944892 or email: hinchminis@gmail.com.

Results 26/08/2023

Ballynahinch 47 Dungannon 17 (Ulster Premiership).

Ballynahinch 2 12 Ballymoney 17 (Junior Cup).

Fixtures 02/09/2023

Ballynahinch vs QUB (Ulster Premiership) 2.30pm.

Instonians 2 vs Ballynahinch 2 (2nd XV League) 2.30pm.

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