Boys Age Grade Round-Up

Instonians Hinch Under 18

With just over a month of the regular league season remaining, the race for play-off spots is starting to heat-up.

But nothing has been decided yet which makes for some exciting rugby over the next number of weeks.

Letterkenny remain top of Under 18 Division 1 after a clinical second half helped them to a 35-10 win over Coleraine. 

After a nip and tuck first half, Letterkenny pulled away in the second half to record a deserving victory. 

Jonathan Russell went over twice for the Donegal side with Carl Keane-Hagemayer, Ben Ramsey and Ronan McFadden also scoring tries with Matthew Farrell converting all five. 

Letterkenny are joined at the top of the section by Dungannon who had a 26-17 win over Banbridge at Rifle Park. 

Dungannon outscored their hosts by four tries to three in a keenly fought encounter to keep alive their hopes of securing a top place finish ahead of the play-offs. 

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Last weekend’s wins sets-up a top-of-the-table clash between Letterkenny and Dungannon at Dave Gallacher Park this Thursday (12th November). 

Virginia remain two-points off the pace thanks to a 38-32 win over City of Armagh at Deerpark.

Banbridge sit top of Under 16 Division 1 East thanks to a 36-0 win over Carrickfergus. 

Tries in the opening half from Jack Watson, Zack Robinson, Tehan Young and Cody Stewart helped Banbridge to a 26-0 half-time lead. 

After the break, Watson claimed a second try with Darragh Turner also going over. Winger Robinson also added three conversions to his try to seal a win that keeps Banbridge top of the section. 

Hot on their heels are Ballymena who enjoyed a 24-14 win over Rainey, while Ballymoney leapfrogged Instonians thanks to a 32-5 win over the Belfast team at Kilraughts. 

In Under 16 Division 1 West, leaders City of Armagh lost 19-14 on the road to Virginia. There was also disappointment for second placed Letterkenny with the Donegal men going down 7-0 to Strabane.

It all means Strabane and City of Armagh are locked on 16-points at the top of the table with Letterkenny in third spot on 14-points. 

In Saturday’s other game, Monaghan recorded a 45-5 win over Dungannon. 

Ballymoney lead the way in Under 14 Division 1 East. Their 14-7 win over Instonians on Saturday was their sixth victory from as many outings. 

Banbridge sit second after a 40-0 win over Carrickfergus, with Ballymena third after a 38-10 win over Rainey. 

Click here for all of last weekend’s results .