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All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch rely on added-time heroics to break UCD hearts and extend winning run In-form Ballynahinch stayed top of Division 1A after banking their fifth consecutive victory, though this time, it took an injury-time score to finish 24-19 ahead of visiting UCD.

All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch rely on added-time heroics to break UCD hearts and extend winning run #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Conor Rankin the hero in Ballynahinch victory, while City of Armagh fall just short Conor Rankin’s late penalty kept Ballynahinch’s winning run in 1A intact as they shaded a closely fought affair at Lansdowne by 27-25.

Conor Rankin the hero in Ballynahinch victory, while City of Armagh fall just short #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster star Jake Flannery hoping to kickstart his season with Ballynahinch Ulster’s Jake Flannery gets his first game time in the 2024/25 season as he turns out for in-form Ballynahinch at Lansdowne on Saturday.

Ulster star Jake Flannery hoping to kickstart his season with Ballynahinch #DownSport #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Zac Ward hoping he’s done enough to earn extended trial stay with Ulster Zac Ward is hoping that his trial period at Ulster is set to continue as the Sevens Olympian turned winger continues to adjust to life as a XVs player.

Zac Ward hoping he’s done enough to earn extended trial stay with Ulster #DownSport #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All-Ireland League Round-Up | City of Armagh snatch precious win at Terenure College City of Armagh came from behind to snatch a last-minute win at Terenure College, prop Niall Carville’s score and Evan Crummie’s conversion ensuring the visitors nabbed a much-needed 30-26 result.

All-Ireland League Round-Up | City of Armagh snatch precious win at Terenure College #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Zac Ward gives Ballynahinch major boost as they bid to extend hot streak Ballynahinch welcome Zac Ward back to club colours for their home tie with Garryowen in Division 1A, with the Co Down club eyeing a third straight victory to back up wins over St Mary’s College and Young Munster.

Zac Ward gives Ballynahinch major boost as they bid to extend hot streak #DownSport #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All Ireland League Rugby: Conor Rankin holds his nerve to clinch last-gasp win for Ballynahinch Division 1A & 1B

All Ireland League Rugby: Conor Rankin holds his nerve to clinch last-gasp win for Ballynahinch #DownSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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City of Armagh handed major boost as James McNabney released by Ulster City of Armagh’s bid to make it a second win on the bounce in Division 1A have been boosted by having Ulster’s James McNabney in their ranks on Saturday when they host bottom side UCD.

City of Armagh handed major boost as James McNabney released by Ulster #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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City of Armagh get season up and running with tough win over Garryowen City of Armagh kickstarted their season into life with their first victory of the campaign as they prevailed 13-6 on the road at a rainswept Garryowen.

City of Armagh get season up and running with tough win over Garryowen #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Dungannon won’t lose focus after hot start, insists coach Jonny Gillespie Dungannon are bidding to make it three wins from three in Division 2B when they host Skerries at Stevenson Park.

Dungannon won’t lose focus after hot start, insists coach Jonny Gillespie #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #ArmaghSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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AIL Round-Up | Instonians seal derby joy as Ballynahinch and City of Armagh beaten Both Ballynahinch and City of Armagh had difficult afternoons as they found themselves on the wrong end of the scorelines from their respective games.

AIL Round-Up | Instonians seal derby joy as Ballynahinch and City of Armagh beaten #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Clogher Valley relishing challenge of Division 2B, insists coach Stephen Bothwell After narrowly winning their first-ever game against Malone in Round One, newly promoted Clogher Valley are hosting Wanderers as the Ulster club’s early steps in Division 2B continue.

Clogher Valley relishing challenge of Division 2B, insists coach Stephen Bothwell #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ballynahinch beat City of Armagh in tense derby to begin AIL campaign In what was naturally a tense but unexpectedly low-scoring encounter, Ballynahinch got the better of City of Armagh in the opening-round Ulster derby in the top-flight.

Ballynahinch beat City of Armagh in tense derby to begin AIL campaign #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Unity in Ballyclare squad can help us feel at home in AIL: Mike Orchin-McKeever Ballyclare make their own piece of history on Saturday when they hit the road for a first-ever taste of AIL action in Division 2C at Tullamore.

Unity in Ballyclare squad can help us feel at home in AIL: Mike Orchin-McKeever #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Coaching at Bangor giving me an all new perspective: Ulster’s Kieran Treadwell It was a request Kieran Treadwell could hardly turn down, being asked to impart some knowledge on a matter which is a specialist subject for the Ireland international.

Coaching at Bangor giving me an all new perspective: Ulster’s Kieran Treadwell #DownSport #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Clinical Dungannon sweep aside Malone to book Stevenson Shield Play-Off Dungannon ensured top spot in the Ulster League’s Group A and a Play-Off for the Stevenson Shield with City of Armagh in November after winning 28-10 at Malone.

Clinical Dungannon sweep aside Malone to book Stevenson Shield Play-Off #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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How Rosie Stewart’s legacy in Ulster women’s rugby is standing test of time Megan Simpson remembers in 2023 how the bus back home was absolutely buzzing.

How Rosie Stewart’s legacy in Ulster women’s rugby is standing test of time #DownSport #KingspanStadium #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster League can lift Dungannon’s belief for All-Ireland quest, says Jonny Gillespie The 2024/25 season is still very much in its infancy, but Dungannon have taken some early strides and face Malone on Saturday with finishing top in the Ulster League’s Group A on the line for both sides.

Ulster League can lift Dungannon’s belief for All-Ireland quest, says Jonny Gillespie #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Injury ended my career… but I was lucky: ‘Invincible’ Lion Dick Milliken It’s 1975. Dick Milliken has just been part of the British Lions tour to South Africa a year prior — the famous ‘Invincibles’ — and had firmly established himself in Ireland’s centre pairing alongside fellow Ulsterman Mike Gibson.

Injury ended my career… but I was lucky: ‘Invincible’ Lion Dick Milliken #DownSport #LionsRugby #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Queen’s University seal survival in Division 1B after nervy Play-Off win over Barnhall Queen’s University survived a late rally from visitors Barnhall to win a tense Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final 20-18 and stay in Division 1B for the 2024/25 season.

Queen’s University seal survival in Division 1B after nervy Play-Off win over Barnhall #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Queen's University and Bangor hungry to complete their survival missions It’s Finals day for the AIL’s Relegation/Promotion Play-Offs, with both Queen’s University and Bangor facing their own respective shoot-outs to stay put for the 2024/25 season.

Queen's University and Bangor hungry to complete their survival missions #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Queen's University thrash Banbridge to set up survival duel against Barnhall Queen’s University ran out comprehensive 59-17 winners over Banbridge in the all-Ulster AIL Promotion/Relegation Play-Off and earned themselves a showdown with Barnhall in Saturday’s Final to maintain their Division 1B status.

Queen's University thrash Banbridge to set up survival duel against Barnhall #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All-Ulster Play-Off against Queen’s is just perfect for Banbridge, insists Robert Logan Adding another layer to the jeopardy of Saturday's Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Semi-Final is that it is also an all-Ulster affair, bringing together Queen’s University and Banbridge.

All-Ulster Play-Off against Queen’s is just perfect for Banbridge, insists Robert Logan #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All-Ireland League Rugby: Instonians lift title, while Armagh beat the drop City of Armagh managed a final-day escape to avoid being dragged into a Relegation Play-Off despite being on the wrong end of the 40-24 final scoreline when hosting Cork Constitution.

All-Ireland League Rugby: Instonians lift title, while Armagh beat the drop #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All Ireland League Rugby: Queen’s University boost survival bid but City of Armagh still face a tense battle City of Armagh suffered a hit to their hopes of wriggling free of the drop zone after they were on the wrong end of the 64-31 scoreline at Lansdowne.

All Ireland League Rugby: Queen’s University boost survival bid but City of Armagh still face a tense battle #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All Ireland League Rugby: Coach Chris Parker warns Armagh are still not safe from relegation Just two rounds to go, and City of Armagh need points to edge their way towards avoiding Division 1A’s Relegation Play-Offs.

All Ireland League Rugby: Coach Chris Parker warns Armagh are still not safe from relegation #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch boost top-four bid in 1A while Armagh strengthen survival hopes With two rounds remaining, City of Armagh produced a big display when it was most needed winning 36-26 against fellow relegation battlers Shannon at the Palace Grounds.

All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch boost top-four bid in 1A while Armagh strengthen survival hopes #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #ArmaghSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster boys boost Ballynahinch’s quest to earn a spot in the Division 1A Play-Offs With three games to go, Ballynahinch’s hopes of making the Play-Offs in Division 1A hinge on digging out the right results starting with Lansdowne who they host on Saturday.

Ulster boys boost Ballynahinch’s quest to earn a spot in the Division 1A Play-Offs #DownSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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