Ulster players Ian Humphreys, Luke Marshall and David Ryan delighted young rugby fans when they put in an appearance at Ballymena Mini Rugby Festival.
Over 1,000 mini rugby players from 12 different clubs came to Eaton Park to participate in one of the biggest annual mini rugby festivals in Northern Ireland. Ballymoney rugby club attended the event which saw their younger teams kick off the day against a local Ballymena side.
Ulster Rugby star Luke Marshall who returned to this old club to watch the junior teams in action introduced David Ryan to the ground where he grew up.
Padraig O’Rourke, a representative from event sponsors Hughes Insurance commented: “Hughes Insurance is delighted to sponsor this fantastic family fun day.
“It’s a great event for the local community and really shows support for grass roots rugby – something both ourselves and Ulster Rugby are very proud of.”