U13 Invitational Tournament
Abbeyfeale travelled to NCW RFC on 16/02/08 to participate in a tournament which consisted of hosts NCW RFC, Bruff RFC and Barnet RFC visiting from England.
Abbeyfeale 14
Bruff 10
We played Bruff in our opening game. A poor kick off from Abbeyfeale gave initial advantage to Bruff. An early chip in behind the back line had Abbeyfeale scrambling to recover. Bruff won the first line out and used there heavy pack to drive Abbeyfeale back again. Abbeyfeale managed a turnover and Shane made good ground only to be penalised for holding on after the the tackle. A quick tap from Bruff, caught Abbeyfeale again, the ball was moved wide and the winger was able to go over in the corner for the opening score. Dan G got the game restarted with a high kick off which gave Abbeyfeale the oppurtunity to get up quickly and pressurise the Bruff defence. Abbeyfeale’s forwards drove in numbers and Bruff were on the back foot. Good control from the pack, and with the backs lined up Darragh realeased the ball to Dan G, Adrian took the ball at speed and went over under the posts, Dan G converted to leave it 7 to 5 at the half. Abbeyfeale started stronger in the 2nd half moving the ball freely between backs and forwrds. Through sustained pressure Abbeyfeale again broke through and Shane touched for Abbeyfeale’s second. Again Dan G converted. Bruff came back strong using the big 2nd row to make yards to bring Bruff within inches of the line. Abbeyfeale managed to hold up the ball and Bruff were rewarded a 5 metre scrum. Again the pack came up trumps, turning over the ball and  Dan G cleared the lines with along kick down field. With time running out Bruff got another try to see Abbeyfeale victorious.
Abbeyfeale 12
NCWÂ 7
Another very close encounter in this game with very little between the two sides. The opening exchanges were mixed seeing both sides making some basic errors. Out of nothing NCW got the ball to there center who appeared to ghost through Abbeyfeale’s defence unopposed. Again poor tackling was a feature of Abbeyfeale’s game. Some strong words from the side line got Abbeyfeale minds focused again. Cathal was getting the better of the NCW forwards with two turnovers, this was backed up with some great drives from the tireless Shane.The pressure finally counted when the ball came to Adrian who ran from inside his own half to go over for Abbeyfeale’s opening score, Dan G converted to leave it all square at half time.The 2nd half remained a tight game. Abbeyfeale’s control was now much better, Dean controlled the mauls, Darragh kept driving them on and when the time was right released the ball to Keith on the blind side to run the touch line to go over in the corner. Dan just kicked wide of the upright, but time was up and Abbeyfeale kept the winning run going.
Abbeyfeale 41
Barnet 14
Abbeyfeale through injury and tiredness made a number of changes for the last game. Again the tackling was some way lacking and as a result Abbeyfeale were two scores down before they knew it. A good retart from Dan G , saw the forward get up quick and turn over the ball, Darren foley took a fine pass at speed from Adrian and got over the line to get Abbeyfeale under way. From the restart Dean gathered and after good contol the ball came out the line, first to Stephen who sucked in two more players before releasing Adrian to cross the line unopposed. Abbeyfeale went into the half timebehind for the first time on the day. The message at half time was simple, back to basic, do those right and the scores will come. Sure enough, the players focused and ran in 5 try’s and two convertions without conceded another score to run out easy winners. As Abbeyfeale were the only undefeated team on the day, abbeyfeale capt. James O Mara accepted the winners trophy on behalf of the team. All of the panel were also presented with medals. Well done to all the panel on a fine performance through out the day.
Also, many thanks to NCW RFC on a well organised tournament and for the refreshments afterwards.
Training fri nite at 18.30.
Panel: James O Mara, Philip Daly, Shane Murphy, Dean Enright, Jonathon Fitzgearld, Chris Leahy, cathal Broderick, Jake Quirke, Darragh Walsh, Dan G Harnett, Stephen Cahill, Adrian Enright, Keith Harnett, Kevin Mahoney, John Murphy, Liam O Connor, Brian Griffin, Jamie OBrien.
Try Scorers on the day:
Adrian Enright 5, Shane Murphy 2, Jamie O Brien 2, Keith Harnett 1, Darren Foley 1, Dan G 5 cons.
Abbeyfeale travelled to NCW RFC on 16/02/08 to participate in a tournament which consisted of hosts NCW RFC, Bruff RFC and Barnet RFC visiting from England.
Abbeyfeale 14
Bruff 10
We played Bruff in our opening game. A poor kick off from Abbeyfeale gave initial advantage to Bruff. An early chip in behind the back line had Abbeyfeale scrambling to recover. Bruff won the first line out and used there heavy pack to drive Abbeyfeale back again. Abbeyfeale managed a turnover and Shane made good ground only to be penalised for holding on after the the tackle. A quick tap from Bruff, caught Abbeyfeale again, the ball was moved wide and the winger was able to go over in the corner for the opening score. Dan G got the game restarted with a high kick off which gave Abbeyfeale the oppurtunity to get up quickly and pressurise the Bruff defence. Abbeyfeale’s forwards drove in numbers and Bruff were on the back foot. Good control from the pack, and with the backs lined up Darragh realeased the ball to Dan G, Adrian took the ball at speed and went over under the posts, Dan G converted to leave it 7 to 5 at the half. Abbeyfeale started stronger in the 2nd half moving the ball freely between backs and forwrds. Through sustained pressure Abbeyfeale again broke through and Shane touched for Abbeyfeale’s second. Again Dan G converted. Bruff came back strong using the big 2nd row to make yards to bring Bruff within inches of the line. Abbeyfeale managed to hold up the ball and Bruff were rewarded a 5 metre scrum. Again the pack came up trumps, turning over the ball and  Dan G cleared the lines with along kick down field. With time running out Bruff got another try to see Abbeyfeale victorious.
Abbeyfeale 12
NCWÂ 7
Another very close encounter in this game with very little between the two sides. The opening exchanges were mixed seeing both sides making some basic errors. Out of nothing NCW got the ball to there center who appeared to ghost through Abbeyfeale’s defence unopposed. Again poor tackling was a feature of Abbeyfeale’s game. Some strong words from the side line got Abbeyfeale minds focused again. Cathal was getting the better of the NCW forwards with two turnovers, this was backed up with some great drives from the tireless Shane.The pressure finally counted when the ball came to Adrian who ran from inside his own half to go over for Abbeyfeale’s opening score, Dan G converted to leave it all square at half time.The 2nd half remained a tight game. Abbeyfeale’s control was now much better, Dean controlled the mauls, Darragh kept driving them on and when the time was right released the ball to Keith on the blind side to run the touch line to go over in the corner. Dan just kicked wide of the upright, but time was up and Abbeyfeale kept the winning run going.
Abbeyfeale 41
Barnet 14
Abbeyfeale through injury and tiredness made a number of changes for the last game. Again the tackling was some way lacking and as a result Abbeyfeale were two scores down before they knew it. A good retart from Dan G , saw the forward get up quick and turn over the ball, Darren foley took a fine pass at speed from Adrian and got over the line to get Abbeyfeale under way. From the restart Dean gathered and after good contol the ball came out the line, first to Stephen who sucked in two more players before releasing Adrian to cross the line unopposed. Abbeyfeale went into the half timebehind for the first time on the day. The message at half time was simple, back to basic, do those right and the scores will come. Sure enough, the players focused and ran in 5 try’s and two convertions without conceded another score to run out easy winners. As Abbeyfeale were the only undefeated team on the day, abbeyfeale capt. James O Mara accepted the winners trophy on behalf of the team. All of the panel were also presented with medals. Well done to all the panel on a fine performance through out the day.
Also, many thanks to NCW RFC on a well organised tournament and for the refreshments afterwards.
Training fri nite at 18.30.
Panel: James O Mara, Philip Daly, Shane Murphy, Dean Enright, Jonathon Fitzgearld, Chris Leahy, cathal Broderick, Jake Quirke, Darragh Walsh, Dan G Harnett, Stephen Cahill, Adrian Enright, Keith Harnett, Kevin Mahoney, John Murphy, Liam O Connor, Brian Griffin, Jamie OBrien.
Try Scorers on the day:
Adrian Enright 5, Shane Murphy 2, Jamie O Brien 2, Keith Harnett 1, Darren Foley 1, Dan G 5 cons.