Ballymoney Ladies Rugby Team took to the road on Sunday, as they travelled to City of Armagh Rugby Club to take part in the 2013 Ulster Women’s Qualifying Cup Final. This was going to be a journey of unknowns for the girls in blue, as their opponents, Sligo, were somewhat of a mystery team to them in terms of playing style, player make-up and experience.
As it turned out, it was a tale of backs versus forwards and taking chances, and with both teams locked at 24 points each going into the final 15 minutes, it was two quick back row tries and a conversion that changed the balance, and saw the Sligo Ladies clinch the trophy with a 36 – 24 win.
At a Sunny, if somewhat chilly Armagh, it was the Sligo team that got things underway in what could be described as nearly ideal rugby playing . . .
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