The Front Row Union Sport - Premiership 1: Banbridge 8 Ballynahinch 43

Premiership 1: Banbridge 8 Ballynahinch 43

Sep 28, 2021

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Ballynahinch recorded their fourth straight bonus point win in the the Ulster Premiership, this one all the sweeter taking place at Rifle Park, home of local rivals Banbridge.

Banbridge got the beat of the early exchanges with youngster Ali Morrow finishing off a break to give the home side a 5 – 0 lead.

Ali Morrow goes over for Banbridge to open the scoring.

Hinch replied quickly with Ronan Patterson collecting a chip from Greg Hutley to dot down. Hutley converted to give Hinch a 5 – 7 lead

The home side moved ahead through a Adam Doherty penalty at the start of the second quarter to take the score to 8 – 7 but from then on it was all Hinch on the scoreboard, captain Zac McCall crossing before the break and with Hutley converting Hinch took a 8 – 14 lead into the break.

Ballynahinch’s Ronan Patterson picked up two tries in the game against Banbridge

The second half was a bit of a procession as Hinch racked up the tries with Bradley Luney, Patterson, Chris Gibson and Paddy Wright all crossing. Huntley converted three and added a penalty midway through the half to take the score to Banbridge 8 Ballynahinch 43 at the final whistle.

It’s been an impressive start to the season for Ballynahinch who will look forward to the resumption of the AIL next week with some confidence.