Nostalgia: 21 pics of mini rugby players in the Causeway Coast and Glens area

With the Six Nations rugby back in full swing, here we take a look back through the photographic archives of the Coleraine and Ballymoney Times at some young rugby players.

By Una Culkin

Published 5th Feb 2024, 13:55 BST

Take a walk down memory lane with these photos from tournaments involving Coleraine and Ballymoney mini rugby players.

Recognise anyone? And are they still lining out on a Saturday?

Conor, Adam and Simon enjoying the fun at the Coleraine Mini Rugby Tournament back in January 2011.

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Conor, Adam and Simon enjoying the fun at the Coleraine Mini Rugby Tournament back in January 2011. Photo: NI World

Young players show their talent during a Mini Rugby Blitz at Coleraine Rugby Club back in 2011.

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Young players show their talent during a Mini Rugby Blitz at Coleraine Rugby Club back in 2011. Photo: NI World

This City of Derry youngster sets his sights on the Ballymoney try line during their mini-rugby match back in 2011.

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This City of Derry youngster sets his sights on the Ballymoney try line during their mini-rugby match back in 2011. Photo: Keith Moore

The Ballymoney under-8 team which faced a City of Derry side at Judges Road back in 2011.

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The Ballymoney under-8 team which faced a City of Derry side at Judges Road back in 2011. Photo: Keith Moore

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