Under 13 West Munster League Final
Abbeyfeale RFC 14
Charleville RFCÂ 12
Sunday 16th Abbeyfeale travelled the short distance to NCW to play Charleville in the league final. Opening exchanges saw a very tight game ahead as is normal with encounters with Charleville. With 6 minutes gone Charleville turned over Abbeyfeale on there own 22, the ball was moved wide and the Charleville captain broke through three tackles to go over for the opening score in the corner. Abbeyfeale attacked from the restart and had Charleville on the back foot only to be penalised for not releasing in the tackle. Charleville took the opportunity to clear there lines but the ball was kept in play by John Murphy, who evaded three tackles before setting up a maul, Abbeyfeale again had Charleville on the back foot, Shane Murphy punched through the Charleville defence to release Stephen who set up the on running Adrian and with his speed and two hand offs went over for Abbeyfeale’s opening score, Dan G converted. Abbeyfeale continued to apply the pressure, scrummaging was probably the best we have seen this season, Jake always had time at the back of the scrum before releasing the back line or going himself. With the 1st half nearing an end, Abbeyfeale kicked the ball in behind the Charleville defence, with Charleville scrambling back to recover Abbeyfeale arrived in numbers to bundle player and ball into touch. A rehearsed lineout from training was put to the test which resulted in Dan G crossing the line for a great try which he also converted before the half time whistle. The 2nd half was much of the same, great tackles from both sides before Charleville scored 10mins into the half which was converted. Abbeyfeale continued to press but were denied a try by Adrian in the corner, the referee deemed he touched the corner flag before grounding the ball. The fact that the touch judge with his hands raised high in celebration for what he believed to be a good try may have influenced the refs decision. Abbeyfeale continued to press for another score but the final whistle sounded to spark great celebrations from the players, coaches and the huge travelling support. James O Mara accepted the plaque on behalf of the team, thanked the Abbeyfeale coaching staff and Charleville for a great game of rugby. The team would also like to thank T J Riordan for the food and refreshments provided when we returned home.
Scores by: Adrian Enright ( 1 Try ), Dan G Harnett ( 1 try and 2 con. )
Panel: James O Mara ( capt ), Philip Daly, Shane Murphy, Dean Enright, Jonathon Fitzgerald, Cathal Broderick, Christopher Leahy, Jake Quirke, Darragh Walsh, Dan G Harnett, Stephen Cahill, Adrian Enright, Kevin Mahoney, Levi Ryan, John Murphy, Jack Breen, Brian Griffin, Liam O Connor, Padraig Moloney, Keith Harnett, Jamie O Brien, Darren Foley, P T Fitzgerald.
Training for u12′s / u13′s fri nite at 18.30. All players to attend. 1st round of the cup will be played on April 5th.
Abbeyfeale RFC 14
Charleville RFCÂ 12
Sunday 16th Abbeyfeale travelled the short distance to NCW to play Charleville in the league final. Opening exchanges saw a very tight game ahead as is normal with encounters with Charleville. With 6 minutes gone Charleville turned over Abbeyfeale on there own 22, the ball was moved wide and the Charleville captain broke through three tackles to go over for the opening score in the corner. Abbeyfeale attacked from the restart and had Charleville on the back foot only to be penalised for not releasing in the tackle. Charleville took the opportunity to clear there lines but the ball was kept in play by John Murphy, who evaded three tackles before setting up a maul, Abbeyfeale again had Charleville on the back foot, Shane Murphy punched through the Charleville defence to release Stephen who set up the on running Adrian and with his speed and two hand offs went over for Abbeyfeale’s opening score, Dan G converted. Abbeyfeale continued to apply the pressure, scrummaging was probably the best we have seen this season, Jake always had time at the back of the scrum before releasing the back line or going himself. With the 1st half nearing an end, Abbeyfeale kicked the ball in behind the Charleville defence, with Charleville scrambling back to recover Abbeyfeale arrived in numbers to bundle player and ball into touch. A rehearsed lineout from training was put to the test which resulted in Dan G crossing the line for a great try which he also converted before the half time whistle. The 2nd half was much of the same, great tackles from both sides before Charleville scored 10mins into the half which was converted. Abbeyfeale continued to press but were denied a try by Adrian in the corner, the referee deemed he touched the corner flag before grounding the ball. The fact that the touch judge with his hands raised high in celebration for what he believed to be a good try may have influenced the refs decision. Abbeyfeale continued to press for another score but the final whistle sounded to spark great celebrations from the players, coaches and the huge travelling support. James O Mara accepted the plaque on behalf of the team, thanked the Abbeyfeale coaching staff and Charleville for a great game of rugby. The team would also like to thank T J Riordan for the food and refreshments provided when we returned home.
Scores by: Adrian Enright ( 1 Try ), Dan G Harnett ( 1 try and 2 con. )
Panel: James O Mara ( capt ), Philip Daly, Shane Murphy, Dean Enright, Jonathon Fitzgerald, Cathal Broderick, Christopher Leahy, Jake Quirke, Darragh Walsh, Dan G Harnett, Stephen Cahill, Adrian Enright, Kevin Mahoney, Levi Ryan, John Murphy, Jack Breen, Brian Griffin, Liam O Connor, Padraig Moloney, Keith Harnett, Jamie O Brien, Darren Foley, P T Fitzgerald.
Training for u12′s / u13′s fri nite at 18.30. All players to attend. 1st round of the cup will be played on April 5th.