It is with deep regret that the Board of Directors of Ballymena RFC inform members of the passing of highly esteemed member Syd Millar. On behalf of everyone connected with Ballymena RFC we extend our sincere condolences to his daughter Lesley, sons Peter and Johnny and family
Our P7 team got a special message from none other than
@RealRuanPienaar
before their big tour over to
@scarlets_rugby
in Wales this weekend!
Good luck to all the players involved ⚫️⚪️
Thanks Ruan 👍
Ballymena RFC are delighted to announce
@iHumph
as our new backs coach for the 23/24 season.
Ian is no stranger to our club having attended Ballymena Academy, and having played for Ballymena prior to a highly successful professional rugby career.
🏆🏆 GRAND SLAMMERS 🏆🏆
Congratulations to James McCormick and James McNabney on playing a massive part in Ireland Under 20s Grand Slam winning campaign!
Fantastic achievement for both lads. The future is bright!
@IrishRugby
@UlsterRugby
Congratulations to our former player, chairman and president Ian McIlrath who has taken up the role of President of
@IrishRugby
for the upcoming season. Good luck Ian 👍
Congratulations
@andrew_trimble
on an outstanding career.
As a young 18 year old you made heads turn at Eaton Park and went on to bigger and better things with
@UlsterRugby
and
@IrishRugby
Everyone at Ballymena wish you all the best for the future
#ThanksTrimby
Massive congratulations to James McNabney and the
@IrishRugby
u20 team on their 6 Nations Grand Slam! It was the first time a team has ever completed a double grand slam at any level of international rugby and James was part of both squads 👏
The President, Chairman, Officials and members of Ballymena Rugby Football Club wish to extend their congratulations to our Former President Ian McIlrath on being awarded a BEM in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List
HEAD COACH ANNOUNCEMENT
Ballymena RFC are delighted to announce the appointment of John Nicholl, returning as Head Coach ahead of the 2024/ 25 season.
We would like to congratulate John on his reappointment and wish him and all the coaches every success in the season ahead.
Sad to hear the news this morning that
@chrishenry678
has decided to retire from Rugby
Everyone at Ballymena would like to congratulate Chris on a fantastic career and thank him for all the great performances he gave in the black shirt!
Good luck for the future 👏
🏆 CHAMPIONS 🏆
Huge congratulations to coaches Gareth Fisher, Mikey Stevenson and the 2XV on winning the 2XV Ulster League for the second year in a row
Today's score:
Ballymena 24 - 12
@CityOfArmaghRFC
It was with great sadness that we learned this week of the passing of Alan Baillie on Thursday evening. Alan was the father of 1st XV Player Glenn along with being a life member, sponsor and great supporter of the club. Our thoughts go out to Glenn and his family at this sad time
So that’s it folks the 2019/20 rugby season has officially ended. Thanks to everyone who pulled on a black jersey this season from mini rugby through to 1st XV & to all the coaches for helping keep everyone right! We hope you all get through this tough period and see you soon 👍
It is with the utmost regret that the Board of Directors of Ballymena RFC learnt of the passing of Pat Cole. Pat has been an influential member of our Ladies Committee for many years, during which time she has been a valued and loyal supporter of everything at our Club.
#FutureIsGreen
Ireland Under-20 Head Coach Noel McNamara has named a 37-man squad for the Six Nations, including seven players from last year's Grand Slam-winning panel ☘️
More:
#ShoulderToShoulder
We are excited to announce that former
@lionsofficial
@ScottQuinnell
& the
@SkySportsRugby
Fan Van will be at Eaton Park for The Lions 1st Test against South Africa on Sat 24th July
Keep the date free & watch this space for further details about the day
Congratulations to
@GlennBaillie
who has been appointed as our Club Captain for 2021/2022
Glenn joined us from UUC in 2013 and since has been a regular name on the 1st XV team sheet in various positions across the back line.
Ballymena RFC Coaches 2021/2022
From left to right -
Darrell O’Kane - Forwards Coach
John Nicholl - Head Coach
Tim Small - Backs Coach
Mark Hermin - Team Manager
Glenn Baillie - Club Captain
Gareth Fisher - 2xv Head Coach
Absent -
Andrew Warwick (forwards)
Mike Stevenson 2nd XV
It is with regret that the Board of Directors inform members of the passing of Past Chairman and highly esteemed member Alec McKee. On behalf of everyone connected with Ballymena RFC could we extend our sincere condolences to Alec’s wife Margaret&children Valerie, Karen and Colin
It is with great sadness that we learned today of the death of David Patton.
David was a former Honorary Vice President, Chairman and previous major sponsor of Ballymena Rugby Club.
⭐️This Saturday
@UlsterRugby
comes to Eaton Park as the A team play
@dragonsrugby
A in the
#CelticCup
⭐️Free admission for everyone and entertainment for all ages throughout the day
🏆 INVINCIBLES 🏆
🏉 Ballymena U18s complete the season unbeaten
Today's 32-8 win against
@BelfastMetRugby
completes the league and cup double
Incredible season!
Congratulations to all coaches and players involved
What a great achievement! Well done to all the volunteers and players who make the effort and commitment every week to getting our youth section where it is today 👏⚫️⚪️
Congratulations to
@ballymenarfc
who have been awarded the
@UlsterCarpets
Club of the Month award, in recognition for the ‘Most Improved Ranking’ of their youth section.
Find out more about the club's thriving youth section »
Club Covid 19 Safety Officer, Glen Boyd has been appointed Club Covid 19 Safety Officer as part of the preparations for a return to rugby action at the club. If you have any queries please email Glen at gboydyno101a
@gmail
.com
2XV come from 19-0 down to beat
@hinch
21-19 in the league.
2nd half tries from Simon McWhirter, Ryan Mattison and Jack Lewis all converted by Sam Millar
2XV stay top of the league. Great work lads!
📰 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐20𝙨 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
Huge congratulations to the 6️⃣ players from Ulster who have been selected in the
@IrishRugby
U20 match-day squad to face Wales on Friday evening 🤩
#U20SixNations
Great performance today as the 1sts win 10-5 against
@Shannon_RFC
in gale force conditions.
@lukemarshall121
try and Callum Patterson conversion and penalty
#UBL
How it started vs How it's going:
@fergatron86
celebrates with the Arthur Ferguson trophy after yesterday's win against
@ulbohs
14 years apart.... 2008 vs 2022
Message from the President -
“On behalf of Andrew, Julie, Heather and family can I express my sincere thanks to everyone that made the effort to come out and pay their respect to Pat yesterday on the route from Broughshane to Eaton Park and beyond.
Good to see a rugby ball back at Eaton Park as the first week of pre season training is complete. Over 50 boys out each night and everyone followed the covid protocols put in place. Well done to everyone both on and off the pitch 👍⚫️⚪️
Congrats to
@BruceHouston_10
and Caleb Montgomery who could make their senior debuts tomorrow after being named in our match day 23 to face Leinster.
Match preview ➡️
NEW SIGNINGS 🖋🖋🖋
Ballymena RFC are delighted to welcome 5 new additions to the senior squad.
Adam Lamont
Azur Allison
James McNabney
JJ McKee
Matthew Corr
Keep a look out for further additions in the next few weeks 🧐 🏉
Welcome Andy Hughes..
Ballymena welcome new head coach Andy Hughes to the club, ahead of this season. Andy is widely regarded in Ulster and brings with him over 10 years of AIL coaching experience. Formerly a player and coach at Dungannon RFC, with a stint at Armagh in between.
Not to be for
@IrishRugby
Under 20s in this evening's World Cup final, losing to a talented French side
Congratulations to James McNabney on an incredible Ireland Under 20s career
🏆 Six Nations Grand Slam 2022
🏆 Six Nations Grand Slam 2023
🥈World Cup runner up 2023
⭐️ BALLYMENA RFC TEAM OF THE DECADE ⭐️
🚨THE PUBLIC HAVE SPOKEN🚨
We have been overwhelmed by the response to our Team of the Decade poll over the past month. Thank you to everyone who voted, there were some extremely close results throughout the team!
Congratulations to all
Congratulations to Chairman Peter Crabbe who hosted a fantastic Chairman’s Bash last night in the clubhouse. Great to see so many faces back in Eaton Park at Christmas time. Thanks also to Jane and David Allen (Janes Kitchen) for supplying the food
TRRYY!!! on his debut,
@MarcusRea13
! Phase after phase Ulster looked for a way over the Leinster line and eventually Rea barged his way over!
#LEIvULS
#SUFTUMLive
Thank you
@Gabycladera
Nacho was a excellent player for our club and liked by everyone. He will be greatly missed but is welcome back to Ballymena anytime along with yourselves if you ever come to visit 🇦🇷⚫️⚪️
I am the father of Nacho Cladera Crespo. I want to thank you for opening the doors of the club to Nacho and the possibility that he could represent
@Ballymenarfc
in the best possible way. We have a great memory of you and our thanks for having received it. A hug, always
The U12’s played their first game of the year at Ballymoney tonight.
The team included 3 players who never touched and rugby ball untill 4 weeks ago.
The boys all played extremely well and ran out convincing winners.
Well done the U12 squad and coaches.