Ballyclare RFC sees U20 level as platform for development

By The Newsroom
Published 13th May 2021, 10:29 BST
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Ballyclare RFC has welcomed an initiative from Ulster Rugby and concentrated development of U20 level at the club with the latest return to rugby following Covid-19 restrictions.

The club has made a concentrated effort to cater for this age group and has seen interest swell. It has accommodated 44 players over the past three weeks with a regular 35 on average each night.

“We still have solid numbers at senior sessions, anything between 32 to 40 players but we aim to keep the U20 as a squad to develop them further as a peer group,” said Mike Orchin-McKeever, Ballyclare RFC head coach.

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Kris James, 1st XV manager said: “Within the U20 group they have players ranging in ability and rugby backgrounds. Club U18 players need transitioning into senior club rugby and U20s will be a super platform for them to develop their rugby; the likes of Adam Warren Robert White, Aaron Shaw, Evan Coey and Andrew Herron.

A welcome return to training sessions at Ballyclare RFC.A welcome return to training sessions at Ballyclare RFC.
A welcome return to training sessions at Ballyclare RFC.