Club Notes: Week Ending 14.02.16

This week’s club notes come from Thurles, Waterford City and Young Munster rugby clubs.

Thurles RFC

Courtesy of: Brian Scanlan, Club PRO

U14 Boys v Nenagh

Thurles U14 boys played Nenagh Ormond U14s in one of the few games not affected by Sundays 6 nations action. Nenagh came out of the blocks faster scoring two well worked try's in the first seven minutes . Thurles picked themselves up by scoring two try's of there own to level the sides at half time . Thurles carried that momentum forward by out scoring Nenagh by two try's to one in the second half , Nenagh dug deep at the end but the Thurles defence stood firm in the heavy Nenagh attack of the line . The game ended Thurles 25 Nenagh 17 . Well done two both sides and keep up the hard work .

One other game played.
Munster U18 Shield Semi Final
St Mary's 32 – 5 Thurles

Lotto
Results of Thurles RFC's first ever lotto draw are as follows
February 1st 2016
11, 16, 19, 27,
No jackpot winner.
3 match 3 winners ,
Niamh Meaney,
John/Phil Kelly, & Rosin Rua O'Dwyer .
Next weeks jackpot €;2150

Fixtures confirmed for his weekend are as follows

Senior Men are away to Presentation in the Munster Junior League on Sunday at 2:30

Senior Women v Highfield at Home in the Cup Semi Final on Sunday at 1pm

U 18 Boy's away to Crosshaven Sunday 1 0clock kick off

U18 Girls are away to South Cork in the Munster U18 Bowl Final at Shannon RFC on Saturday

U14's No game this weekend

Waterford City RFC

There was no match for the senior squad this weekend and with the U18’s match cancelled, the U16’s were the only squad in action. The senior squad travel away to Kinsale next Sunday.

Under 16’s Pan Munster League – Waterford City 27 v Young Munster 8

Tries – Conall Roche (2), Sean Walsh (2)
Conversions – Tom Carney (2)
Penalties – Tom Carney (1)

Young Munster travelled to Waterford on Saturday for City’s final Pan Munster game. In difficult playing conditions Young Munster opened the scoring with a well struck penalty. Against a stiff breeze, and driving rain City ran the ball at all times. From some great continuity play City drove for the oppositions line and got there first try, with Conall Roche diving over from close in and Tom Carney converted.

Young Munster started to use the conditions to their favour, kicking deep and long into the City half. With half time approaching, and Young Munster pressing for their first try, they got a well deserved try to go in leading 8-7 at half time. The second half started with City kicking deep into the opposition half, and that’s where the game was played for most of the second half. To their credit Young Munster defended bravely from wave after wave of City attacks. City finally got there second try of the game with Captain Sean Walsh getting the touch down.

Young Munster were forced to make a few changes which seemed to disrupt their game, and after conceding a penalty Tom Carney stepped up to add another 3 points. With 10 minutes remaining Sean Walsh got his second try of the game converted by Tom Carney. With the last play of the game the impressive Conall Roche, spotted a gap in the defensive line, and sprinted to score his second try. Final score city 27 Young Munster 8.

Well done to both squads for a very entertaining game played in difficult conditions. A big thanks to all parents for supplying after game refreshments, and to home and away supporters who turned up to support their clubs.

Mini’s Rugby Blitz

Waterford City RFC hosted a minis blitz this on Sunday morning where the visiting clubs were Carrick RFC and New Ross RFC. Conditions were tough with a very heavy pitch and chilly temperatures but at least the rain held off. Thankfully for the younger ones, it had been decided in advance to move the U7s and U8s to Kingfisher where some quick, passing rugby was on display so many thanks to John and his staff for facilitating us.

The kids had a great time and everybody was pleased with how things went.
U10s had 3 games today played well in very sticky conditions great defence/ tackling was a hard day for passing but scored plenty of tries to keep the cold away so our unbeaten run continues, well done to all the lads.

Afterwards everyone headed in to the clubhouse where some trojan work was done by a few parents to provide food and drink for the tired and hungry!

Many thanks to the parents who provided sandwiches, cakes, etc. which all went down well.

Finally, a huge thank you as usual to the coaches without whom it wouldn't have happened.

Young Munster RFC

Courtesy of:- Glen Blake, Club PRO

On the occasion of the announcement by Paul O Connell of his decision to retire from playing Rugby I would like to take this opportunity as President of Young Munster RFC to offer Paul and his family very best wishes for their future and to thank him on behalf of everyone associated with Young Munster RFC for his tremendous playing career remembering especially that it all started in our club.

Paul has never forgotten his associations with Young Munster RFC and his many exploits on the rugby field over the years has brought much joy and pride to everyone at the club.

To say that he is a hero in our club is an understatement and is indeed a living legend and we were delighted when he accepted our invitation to become an Honorary Life President of Young Munster
RFC earlier this season.

It is to be sincerely hoped he will continue to have a big input into the game in Limerick and Munster.

Tony Cusack, President, Young Munster RFC

Paul O'Connell lines out for Young Munster RFC