AIL 2A: Queen’s University 40 Ballymena 24

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With a lush pitch, a gentle crosswind and unbroken sunshine, conditions were excellent for this opening AIL 2A match between The students and the Braidmen.

Report and images by Richard Owens.

From the kick off Ballymena went on the attack and were rewarded just 2 mins into the game with a penalty centre park on Queens 22. Out half Tim Small, kicked the goal and Ballymena were up 3-0.

Queens replied 2 mins later with lock Gary Dillon breaking from the back of a scrum in his own half and streaking through a perforated Ballymena defensive line to open the scoring for the home team. James Humphreys couldn’t convert. 5-3 in favour of the students.

From a quick tap and go after Ballymena were caught offside, left wing Jonny Hunter nearly weaved to the try line but was felled metres short. Support was rapid and three . . .

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