Our U18 girls played their very first competitive match against Abbeyfeale RFC on the 21st January last. Traveling down to Abbeyfeale, the girls put in a strong and committed performance but were ultimately overpowered by a very good and well drilled Abbeyfeale team.
Final score: Abbeyfeale 38 – Ballina-Killaloe 0
Well done to all the girls and best of luck in the future.
Recent photos of our teams in action
U11’s at Thomond RFC
U15 Girls vs Shannon RFC
U14s and Team-building event in Derg Isle Centre
Ballina-Killaloe U18 Girls traveled to Kanturk RFC on Saturday 3rd December for a friendly challenge match.
Both teams are in development stage and were evenly matched. BK RFC started off strongly, gaining a foothold in the Kanturk half of the pitch, eventually the pressure proved too strong for Kanturk with BK RFC managing two unconverted tries to lead 10-0. Kanturk did not give up, and managed to work their way up the pitch and with a searing line break, scored under posts with a converted try. Not to be outdone, BKRFC struck back immediately to leave the half-time score 15-7 to BKRFC.
The second half was as fiercely contested as the first. BKRFC put the Kanturk line under pressure on a couple of occasions, but good defence saw Kanturk hold off the siege and then manage a try of their own after some good work out wide, closing the gap to 15-12 as the match entered the final quarter. Again BK RFC put together some good phases and threatened the Kanturk line, again, Kanturk repelled the pressure and as the game entered the final minutes Kanturk had possession in the BK RFC half of the pitch, however a good turnover and some quick hands with the ball going out wide to the left wing, Maeve óg O’Leary for BK RFC, made a strong run and eventually handed off a number of Kanturk tacklers to score in the far corner, with the final score ending , Kanturk RFC 12, BK RFC 20.
BK RFC would like to thank Kanturk RFC for hosting the match and they look forward to facilitating a return fixture in the New Year
Our U11’s recently played a blitz in Newcastle West RFC where from 5 matches, they won 4 and drew 1.
Congratulations to all who traveled.
Congratulations to our U12 Girls team who played in the Mini rugby half-time games during the Munster – Glasgow game at the weekend. On what was an emotionally charged day for the whole rugby community our girls turned in a stellar performance, running in 4 tries, putting on a showcase of excellent rugby skills.
Well done to all involved!
Ballina-Killaloe RFC would like to express its deepest condolences to the Foley family on the sudden passing of Anthony Foley. R.I.P.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Richmond RFC visited Clarisford Park last Saturday for a 1st round McInerney Cup match vs a Scariff-Ballina/Killaloe RFC XV.
This was the Scariff-BK RFC’s 1st ever match and in a keenly contested match the Richmond XV proved to be the stronger with a well managed pack.
Mini and Youth player as well as Club Membership registrations are now open.
Please go to our Registrations page for further details
Ballina-Killaloe RFC are looking to get a junior team together, if you’re interested in being part of this, either as player or just supporting, please contact Liam Molloy on 087 3644 880.
Many thanks to Technopath of Ballina, who sponsored our Girl’s team jersey.
