U19s beat Carrick in a Thriller
With great character, the lads pulled out a great win over Carrick. Read More.
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| The U19 Squad |
Youth Rugby with Cullybackey Year 9s
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| Year 9 boys at Cullybackey High School enjoying a weekly rugby session with Tom Wiggans |
Youth Rugby at St. Patrick's College
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| St. Patrick's College Year 9 pupils enjoying a weekly rugby session with Ballymena RFC's Tom Wiggans. |
Olympic Spirit comes to U17s
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| The U17 boys pictured after a tremendous win against Malone - 06/10/12 |
Ballymena Under 17s are pictured with the Olympic Torch which was carried through the town by Tyler McIntyre. Tyler his dad, family and friends have raised thousands of pounds for the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. Tom Wiggins said 'We are delighted that Tylers health is now such that he can resume playing rugby. The boys were delighted to see him back and excited at being photographed with an Olympic Torch'.
End of Season Awards
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| Ballymena Youth Rugby Prize Winners - including Youth Player of the Year, Luke Mills |
Fixtures and Training
For details of fixtures and training, click here!
New Players
New players are always welcomed and the Youth Development Officer is actively seeking to recruit players from local schools and Colleges irrespective of experience. If any young players would like to join the Youth Section they can contact Tom Wiggins at Eaton Park or turn up on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night and speak to one of the coaches, who will make them very welcome.
Girls' Youth Team
The Club have introduced Girls' rugby at Eaton Park with 10 to 15 girls regularly turning out on a Thursday night. It is hoped that we can form at least one team to play non-contact rugby during this season. If any girls, between 12 ? 18 are interested they should contact Tom Wiggins at the Club.