Check out this weeks match reports from the coaches from around the grounds.

All 4 grades got a run this week and it sounds like some tough footy all around was played. Didn’t see too many photos from Tenterfield incriminating anybody so it sounds like the night away was worth while.

Let’s go Seahorses.

If you are an aspiring coach, please check out the details of this free coaching seminar to be conducted by Ballina Seahorses 1st grade coach Chris Hickey and seasoned International coach Scott Wisemantel.

Bring your clipboard and learn from these master coaches.

Check out this weeks match reports from the coaches from around the grounds.

Only the one Senior Men’s game and the Women’s 7’s. Great conditions at Byron Bay and a great result for 1st grade.

Let’s go Seahorses.

Check out this weeks match reports from the coaches from around the grounds.

It is difficult when all of our teams play at different grounds but this is part of the character and fabric that makes the Ballina Seahorses such a great club to be involved with.

Let’s go Seahorses.

If you have an interest in coaching and developing teams, check these videos that are free to view from Rugby Australia.

In anticipation of a big day at Seahorse Park on Saturday with 4 grades against Grafton and the Raz Burtonwood Memorial Day, the Ballina Rugby Club will also be holding a further minutes silence for Ian Hooper who tragically passed away last week while refereeing Lennox Head and Ballina Seahorses 2nd Grade.

It was a tough day last Saturday as local FNC lost one of it’s characters and leading referee Ian (Hoops) Hooper tragically on the footy field at Williams Reserve - Lennox Head.

Check out the details of the Raz Burtonwood Memorial Day this week to be held at Ballina Quays Reserve as the Ballina Seahorses play against the Grafton Redmen in 4 grades.

Check out Camp Waratah and see if it suits your kids this Thursday.

It looks like our recruitment page has gone viral with Adam Thomson who has played Super Rugby and Test Rugby for New Zealand looking for a run with the Ballina Seahorses.

Check out his application.

Junior training for season 2019 is now well underway.

Make sure that any parents or guardians who have children / players in the junior sides do sign up for Seahorse Nation because it will be the best place to access news and updates for the whole club as well as junior developments.

Check out this post and click the button to get your copy of this years Coopers Far North Coast Rugby Union draw.

It was a wet and slippery day up on the plateau for the first game of season 2019. While President's Cup was played at Seahorse Park, 2nd grade, Women's 7's and 1st grade all played for the Dane Cupitt Shield at Lyle Park.

An important component of building an even stronger Rugby Union club is to also build and support our community partners. By supporting the wider local community, the Ballina Seahorses will be able to attract the same support as we give.

Check out what Ballina Seahorse legend and life member Chris Long thinks about the Dane Cupitt Memorial Shield that Ballina Seahorses and WAR will be playing for this Saturday 30th March 2019.

So, you thought Chris Hickey was going to a wedding. Check out what Chris has been up to in developing the South Pacific combine to grow and develop emerging players.

Saturday 16th March saw the first signs of moisture in the region and this coincided with the trial game against the Coffs Harbour Snappers. It looks like there is a bit of work to be done on match fitness and teamwork and this trial against the Snappers was a great step forward in preparations for a great 2019.

Local lad come good, Sam Giltrap has been selected and had a couple of runs with the Auckland ITM Contenders who are a Kiwi based side who are currently touring in Australia. We all know the Giltrap name is synonymous with having a bit of an accent but apparently Sam has a Kiwi passport which allows him to play for teams across the ditch.

On Tuesday 5th March, The Ballina Rugby Union Club was greeted with a visit by Ben Franklin MLC who is the National Party candidate for the Ballina electorate for the upcoming 2019 NSW State election. While footy training has now clicked into full gear, there were many supporters, sponsors, players and family members in attendance to find out what Ben was going to announce.

Ballina Rugby Club joins with the broader Ballina Community in mourning the loss of one of its favourite sons, Lyn “Raz” Burtonwood.