James Kirk

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Ballynahinch RFC’s first XV earn impressive win over Armagh

2 months ago | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

AIL Division 1Armagh 22 Ballynahinch 29By James KirkBallynahinch underlined their status as Ulster’s leading club with superb away victories against Ulster rivals on Saturday.
D'Backs Extend Marte for Six Years

2 months ago | sportrelay.com | James Kirk

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued extending key players on Wednesday. After completing a five-year deal with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, the D’backs extended a key piece of their offense. They agreed to a six-year extension with All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. The deal is said to be worth $116 million. Marte, 31, is coming off of an MVP-caliber season for the Snakes. He hit .292 with 36 home runs while driving in 106 runs.
Ballynahinch RFC test Lansdowne

Feb 12, 2025 | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

AIL Division 1Ballynahinch 21 Lansdowne 24By James KirkSHORN of their Ulster contingent by the mid-season friendly with Queensland Reds at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night and with cup fixtures for the rest of the adult teams, Ballynahinch were stretched to the limit as they took the field against Lansdowne on Saturday.
Fountain Hills raises flags

Jan 23, 2025 | fhtimes.com | James Kirk

Opinion Posted Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:19 am Mayor Friedel disrespected the military service by raising the flags for Mr. Trumps's inauguration.
Ballynahinch RFC take stock after defeat

Jan 22, 2025 | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

AIL Division 1Clontarf 45 Ballynahinch 16By James KirkADAM Craig took his patched up Ballynahinch side to Clontarf hoping for a first ever victory at their Castle Avenue fortress on Saturday. The titanic tussle with Terenure had added key men Claytan Milligan, Callum Smyth and Mark Best to an already lengthy list of absentees while Ulster’s long injury list meant only four players were released to the squad.
Stags leave it late against UCD

Nov 19, 2024 | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

AIL Division 1Ballynahinch 24 UCD 19By James KirkTEN minutes into the second half of this sunlit contest versus an understrength UCD side struggling at the foot of the Division 1A table, leaders Ballynahinch looked to have shaken off a lethargic first half performance with a second maul try from hooker Claytan Milligan taking them into a two score lead. A comfortable victory should have been inevitable but the reality was very different.
Ballynahinch RFC hold off St Mary’s in thriller

Oct 8, 2024 | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

Ballynahinch 36 St Mary’s 33By James KirkBALLYMACARN Park regulars were treated to an 11 try feast of enterprising rugby as the local side held off a second half comeback from promoted St Mary’s to take full points and put to rest their heavy defeat in Cork the previous Saturday. Adam Craig rotated his front row with first AIL starts for props Matthew Burke and Tom McAllistair.
Ballynahinch RFC get good start

Sep 24, 2024 | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

AIL Division 1Ballynahinch 7 Armagh 1By James KirkBALLYNAHINCH edged out their local rivals Armagh in a full-blooded AIL derby to kick start their season after a distinctly underwhelming Ulster League campaign in which they suffered defeats by Dungannon and Malone to lose their grip on the Stevenson Shield.
HINCH VETERANS STEP UP IN FINAL GAME

Apr 9, 2024 | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

AIL Division 1: Ballynahinch 15 Terenure 34By James KirkSTORM Kathleen provided a brisk welcome for champions Terenure as they rolled into town seeking the win which would guarantee them a home semi-final. Conditions were not as bad as expected but certainly had a bearing on the match with short passes and ball retention the key.
‘Hinch U-21s win inaugural Academy Cup

Apr 2, 2024 | mourneobserver.com | James Kirk

Club Academy Cup final: Ballynahinch 41 Portadown 27By James KirkKINGSPAN Stadium was bathed in sunlight as the talented Ballynahinch U-21 side took to the field for their first appearance in the showpiece final for the recently created Club Academy Cup. The idea of the competition is to allow young players to keep playing with their peers as they transition into adult rugby and it definitely galvanised the squad into a cohesive unit as the season progressed.