11 amazing photos as Ballyclare clinch All-Ireland Rugby League spot

As everyone connected with Ballyclare Rugby Football Club looks forward to the 1st XVs playing in the All-Ireland League next season, we’ve put together this gallery of pictures from their victory in the play-off final.

The Cloughan-based outfit won 33-28 against Leinster champions Monkstown FC on Saturday, April 13 to ensure they would be competing in the all-Ireland format for the first time in the club’s history.

This achievement came on the back of the south Antrim club securing the All-Ireland Junior Cup in Januray, also for the first time in their history.

Check out these 11 fantastic photographs from the triumphant day in Navan.

1. All-Ireland play-off final

Ballyclare faced Monkstown in the decider. Photo: Garth Gillespie

2. All-Ireland play-off final

Players celebrated the historic win. Photo: Garth Gillespie

3. All-Ireland play-off final

Ballyclare's 1st XV won the league and All-Ireland Junior Cup as well as the play-off final. Photo: Garth Gillespie

4. All-Ireland play-off final

Action from Saturday's final in Navan. Photo: Garth Gillespie