Results & Reports against Belfast High School

Date: Saturday 8 October 2005

Venue: Ballyclare

1XV Report: against R.B.A.I (away)

Belfast High visited Ballyclare on Saturday. Ballyclare, after an impressive 10 - 0 win over RBAI, were looking to continue their winning streak. Ballyclare scored early in the match thanks to a strong pack advance up the pitch. William Goulden, after his recent debut for Ulster Schools, went over the line from a short distance to score an excellent five points.

The next try was scored by fullback Matthew Holmes who was too fast for Belfast High School’s wide defence and was able to run in to score at the corner. Robert Logan also got on the score sheet in the first half from a ruck close in, to finish a good half for Ballyclare.

In the second half Belfast High were playing against the wind and often found it difficult to clear for good field position. Their best chance came when their fullback found a gap in Ballyclare’s back line, streaked through, only to be stopped five metres short of the line. The ball was turned over in the ensuing ruck and was cleared by Ballyclare. Logan again scored for Ballyclare, adding to his ever increasing tally of scores. Wilson also scored in the second half, breaking down the blind side, cleverly giving a dummy pass and running into the corner for Ballyclare’s fifth try. Jackson scored two conversions to make the final score 29-0.