Ballincollig RFC would like to offer their condolences to Rory and Conor Owens and their family on the passing of their mother Theresa. Removal on Wednesday evening at 08.30 PM from The Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road to Christ our Light Church, Ballincollig. Funeral Masson Thursday at 11.00 AM. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock. May she rest in peace.
As a mark of respect pre season training has been postponed and will now start on Tuesday 23rd at 7.00 PM.
There will be a meeting to discuss plans for next season with head coach Willie Schubert and his coaching team on Wednesday July 10th @ 8.30pm in the Clubhouse.
The club will field 2 adult men’s teams next season at J1 and J3 level.
All new, returning and potential players more than welcome.
Pre-Season training will start on Wednesday July 17th and continue on Tuesday and Thursdays from July 23rd.
Disappointment for Ballincollig RFC
Ballincollig Rugby Club hopes of promotion to Division 2 were dashed on Sunday last when they were beaten by a very well drilled Killorglin side in front of a huge crowd.
It finished on a score of Ballincollig 8 – Killorglin 19.
Killorglin were crowned champions with Waterford City a close second.
Before a very big crowd Ballincollig started well and took the game to Killorglin who conceded a penalty for offside which was converted by Denis Galvin from 40 meters out.
Killorglin’s only visit to the Ballincollig 22 area was after 18 mins and resulted in a try from a lineout which was converted. Score 7pts to 3pts for Killorglin.
Ballincollig played with heart and courage but could not break down the oppositions defense. After 30 mins Killorglin got their second try from some good handling by their backs and with the conversion left the score 14pts to 3 pts in favor of Killorglin at half time.
After the restart Ballincollig were given a lineout on the Killorglin 22 meter line. An excellent catch by Denis Casey and a good offload to John Stevenson who burst through the line and a great pick and drive saw Fergal Considine go over just to the right of the posts.The conversion was missed.Ballincollig seemed to wake up again at this stage ,but try as they might they were unable to get through the Killorglin defense After 30mins Killorglin capitalized on a miss kick by Ballincollig and counter attacked down the wing and scored in the corner. The conversion was missed.
The best for Ballincollig on the day were Shane Kavanagh, Keith Lynch, Fergal Considine and David Power.
Next Sunday 24th March Killorglin RFC will visit Ballincollig RFC in the last game of the Munster Junior 1 Division 3 League decider.
It will be a case of winner takes all.
A big crowd is expected from Kerry to support their team.
We will need all the support we can get and hope there will be a big crowd from Ballincollig.
This will be the last major game of the season for both clubs so we expect a hard fought game from both sides.
The kick off will be at 2.30 pm in Tanner Park.
Please come and cheer on your local team.
This was a very important game for Ballincollig as a win would keep them on track for promotion to Division 2.
We started very well and dominated most phases in the first half.
However against a bigger and heavier pack Ballincollig found it hard to get in to a rhythm.
After 20 mins we had a penalty on the 30mtr line which was converted by Kevin Ryan.
Ballincollig were now getting on top in the set pieces and with faster ball getting out to the backs we were able to create openings. After a Brian Mahony break from his 22 mtr line and a quick pass to Dave Power who sprinted some 50 mtrs to score a try under the posts. This was converted by Kevin Ryan.
Half time score we lead by 10pts to nil.
Bantry /Dunmanway started the 2nd half at pace and after a couple of forward drives they scored a try in the corner to leave the score 10pts to 5 pts for Ballincollig.
Ballincollig again upped their pace and scored another 3 trys by Kevin Ryan, Ian O’Malley and Glen Murphy.
Kevin Ryan created a gap for himself with a beautiful dummy pass, while Podge Flynn drew a defender perfectly to allow Kevin Ryan to score the try. Where as Ian O’Malley and Glen Murphy used their strength to score from close range.
This gave Ballincollig a very important bonus point.
Dave Power, Glen Murphy, Ian O’Malley, Denis Casey and Brian Murphy had a. good game.
Our next game against Kilrush should be at home next Sunday with a Kick Off at 2.30 PM.
The last game of the league will be at home to Killorglin on Sunday 24th Mar.
Hard fought win in far far away…
Ballincollig RFC had to travel to their furthest opponents, Scariff RFC, to continue their
Munster Jubior League campaign.
Ballincollig started very strong and put the also strong home team under presure in every
aspect of the game.
The opening 10 minutes was entirely played in Scariff’s own 22.
A desperate kick down field from the home team was gathered by Kevin Ryan at about the
halfway line.With ball in hand and some pace he set up a lovely counter dragged in 2 of the
remaining defenders who were left on the far side, only to offload at the right moment.
The ball went quickly and accurately through the hands and left the home team outnumbered
wide, with Podge Flynn showing his pace too to score an excellent, but unconverted, try.
The weather conditions didn’t allow any team to play their style really and was therefore
interrupted with plenty of handling errors from both teams. Penalties were given away at
dangerous spots of both teams, but remained fruitless for both either.
The hal time score was left 0 -5 in favour of the visitors.
The second half was stopped plenty of times due to injuries on both sides.
Only late in second half Ballincollig was presented with another kickable penalty and Kevin Ryan stepped up to convert it.
10 minutes later the final whistle blew, leaving the final score:
Scariff RFC 0 – Ballincollig RFC 8
Ballincollig will next play Muskerry RFC at Tanner Park in the rescheduled round 4 encounter on Saturday the 9th of February, Kick Off 02.30PM.
Any support is very welcome.
The Munster Junior Cup Match between Ballincollig RFC and their local rivals Muskerry RFC needed to be called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
The pitch in Innismore is also unplayable.
We will keep you posted on for when the match will be rescheduled.
Ballincollig Women got their Munster Cup campaign off to a winning start with a hard fought victory away to Fermoy at The Showgrounds on Saturday.
Starting the half well they found themselves inside the Fermoy 22 within the opening few minutes. A great line out steal from Roisin Ormond and the ball was spread out to the backs with Grace McNamara getting under the posts for a try. Breda Leonard added the extras.
The pitch conditions made things difficult for both sides and Ballincollig battled hard to retain their lead throughout. The only other points coming from a well kicked penalty from Breda Leonard on the final whislte.
Ballincollig have also been grouped with fellow Division 2 South teams, Shannon RFC and Nenagh Ormond RFC and Division 1 Champions UL Bohemian RFC.
Up next is a home tie against Shannon this Sunday. Having been defeated at home by the Limerick side in the opening league game of the season, they will be seeking a victory this time around.
Kick off on Sunday is 1pm followed by the Mens Munster Junior Cup fixture between Ballincollig and Muskerry at 2:30pm. Come along and show your support for both teams in their cup ties.
On Sunday last we played against Douglas in the league.
Unfortunately shortly after the start of the second half, as Douglas were scoring a try, the referee damaged his cruciate ligament and was unable to continue. Under the 60 minute rule all scores were cancelled and the game will be replayed.
Our first team will play against Muskerry in the Munster Junior Cup on Sunday Jan 27th kick off 2.00pm.
Ballincollig Rugby Club would like to offer their condolences to the family of the late Mary O’Mahony of Visage who passed away recently. May she rest in peace.
Ballincollig RFC advances into the next Round of the Munster Junior Cup!
Ballincollig progressed to Round 4 of the Munster Junior Cup after a hard fought 20-12 win over Bandon at Tanner Park on Sunday. Ballincollig opened the scoring after a brilliant break from full back Kev Ryan, who chipped the ball ahead for Andy Coughlan to chase it and touch it down just over the try line, with Kev Ryan, converting. Bandon fought back hard and a defensive lapse allowed them in a for a try under the posts to leave the scores at 7-7 at halftime. A great individual try from Dave Power mid way through the second half put Ballincollig 12-7 in front but it was a lead they could not hold with Bandon scoring 5 minutes before full time to draw the game at 12 points each.
In extra time Ballincollig lifted their performance considerably and a penalty from Denis Galvin and a late unconverted try of Rob Foolkes gave Ballinollig RFC a 20-12 win after an intense 100 minutes of Rugby.
The victory has now set up a 4th Round meeting with local rivals and Division 2 league leaders Muskerry in Tanner Park on January 27th.
