Towns Cup. Ballyclare 22 Dromore 12.

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This semi final clash between the top two teams in Championship Division 1, both well ahead of their nearest rivals, would offer a tasty chance for league and cup double.

I’ve seen both teams play exciting rugby mixing their set pieces with fast open running so I was expecting a great game and that’s exactly what we got.

Report and images courtesy of Richard Owens

Nearly every weekend it’s blowing a gale and today was no exception at the Cloughan. Dromore were kicking off into the wind but within minutes Ballyclare were pushing Dromore up against their line. Attempting an exit with a box kick and chase Dromore managed to turn the ball over and win a penalty which was reversed after some handbags, so instead of being well down the pitch they found themselves defending a line out which evolved into a maul which made it to try line but was held up.

Dromore looked . . .

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