Under 9 Sharks Stroll to Victory against Newry
Posted on March 5, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk Sharks U9s Back Row (left to right): Eoghan Staunton, Peter Rice, Jack Gilmore, Luke Andrews, Joe O’Donnachadha, Fionn Duffy, Kieran McArdle, Mark Leavy, Joseph Pheifer, Mark Brennan, Aaron McGuinness Smith, Leo MacRuairi, Luke Clarke, Calum Grant, Aron McEvoy; Front Row (left to right): Ronan McDonnell, Edward Finnegan, Brian McCahill, Sam Malone, Conal O’Callaghan, Robert Malone, Lorcan Ticehurst, James Lucas, James O’Connor, Niall Brennan, Ciaran Finnegan
Fresh from their tough encounter with Navan a week earlier, the Dundalk Sharks Under 9s welcomed Newry RFC to Mill Road for a cross border clash on Saturday morning. The Dundalk Sharks were typically strong in numbers with almost 30 sharks turning up and they were split into 3 even teams, the Black Sharks, the White Sharks and the Silver Sharks. It was clear from the outset that there was a gulf in class between the two sides with the Mill Road outfit at a different level of development to their Newry counterparts. There were some glimpses of great encourage from Newry with some good individual moments and performances, but they were never a match for the Sharks, with Head Coach Jason Malone and Mini Coordinator Fergus O’Callaghan having drilled the boys into a well oiled machine at this stage.
All 3 Sharks sides strolled easy wins against the Newry side, 5-1, 8-1 and 7-1 respectively, with Jason and Fergus encouraged by many aspects of the boys play. Worthy of a mention in attack among others were Leo MacRuairi, Kieran McArdle, Sam Malone, Luke Andrews, Jack Gilmore, Conal O’Callaghan, Mark Leavy, James O’Connor, Calum Grant and Niall Brennan. Tackling, rucking and competing fiercely were Aaron McGuinness Smith, Lorcan Ticehurst, Fionn Duffy, Ronan McDonnell, Robert Malone, Joseph Pheifer, Aron McEvoy, Eoghan Staunton and all the rest of the boys, none of who let the side down on the day. That being said there were periods of complacency, missed tackles, poor passing and decision making that on a different day the boys mightn’t have gotten away with, so plenty to work on in training on Tuesday evening, before a big away trip to Wanderers, where the boys will attempt to emulate the senior side and beat them in their own back yard, which will be a tough assignment indeed.
Posted on March 5, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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The U8 squad made their way to Ashbourne on Sunday morning to participate in a blitz with the
hosts , Athboy and Balbriggan. It was a beautiful morning and the perfect conditions for running
rugby suited the Dundalk lads to a tee. The squad was divided into two teams of nine and each team
played three matches.
Dundalk A opened proceedings with a joust against Ashbourne. The lads were quickly in their stride
and some great scores from Shane Smyth and Tom McCourt laid the foundations for a routine
victory. Up next was Balbriggan and they provided a sterner test for the boys. The pitch was smaller
than the other ones and this did not suit the free flowing style of Dundalk. But some power running
from Max Valentine and Oisin Nash , allayed with some crunching tackles from Enda Dooley and
Ewan Kelly helped secure a draw for Dundalk. The final match was against the second Ashbourne
side and the boys certainly kept the best until last running out easy victors. Ashbourne could not
cope with the strong running from David Coyle and Michael Carroll and with the last play of the
game DD Reilly capped a fine individual performance with a wonderful try which brought generous
applause from both sets of supporters.
Dundalk A: Max Valentine, Tom McCourt, Oisin Nash, David Coyle, DD Reilly, Shane Smyth, Michael
Carroll, Ewan Kelly, Enda Dooley.
Dundalk B burst into life straight from the start in their first match against Balbriggan. David Crilly
and Daire Thomas converted this momentum into some well worked scores as the boys ran out
easy winners. Next up were Ashbourne, but again this team were no match for the work ethic of the
Dundalk team. Luke O Connell and Rory Wallace led the way with some great foraging runs while
Tom Cunniffe and Ciaran Leyden finished the scores with aplomb. Dundalk’s final game was against
Athboy and this proved to be a closer affair. The game was level going into the last minute but then
a fantastic tackle and turnover from Eoin Purton gave Dundalk possession. Donal Lavery gathered
the loose ball and surged forward and supplied a perfectly timed pass to Adam McCoy who burst
through three ‘would be’ tacklers to score the winning try.
Dundalk B: Eoin Purton, Rory Wallace, Adam McCoy, Ciaran Leyden, Tom Cunniffe, Daire Thomas,
David Crilly, Donal Lavery, Luke O Connell.
Posted on February 26, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk travelled to Newbridge, who were one spot ahead of them on the league table on Saturday. It was a dry day with a little breeze and the pitch was in great conditions after all the rain. The Dundalk players where looking forward to playing a fast, running game. There were the usual hard core of supporters who travelled down from Dundalk to cheer on the men from the town.
It didn’t take long for Dundalk to give the travelling support something to cheer about, as on 6 minutes a quick ball off a strong scrum was spread wide to winger Owen Mc Nally who was charged like a cannon ball as he powered his way pass three tacklers to cross the try line and touch down under the posts. This left full back Ultan Murphy with a very gettable conversion chance, and he duly converted leaving the score line7-0 after 7 minutes.
Both teams started well, but penalties were the order of the day as Dundalk where confused time and again with the referee’s decisions. It seemed to the away team that whenever Dundalk were attacking and trying to get some momentum going they where penalised at ruck time for decisions that didn’t seem correct.
A direct result of one such baffling penalty, on the 25th minute a long kick from the Newbridge full back saw the ball bounced just inside Dundalk’s 22 and inches from the touch line. To Dundalk’s dismay, it countued down the pitch and into the try area where it was touched down for a Dundalk 22. Inexplicably, the referee felt it had gone into touch even though the Newbridge touch judge didn’t put up his flag! This lead to a Newbridge scrum where the centre got past his would-be tackler to score under the posts, which was easily converted to leave the score at 7-7.
The team regrouped and decided to forget about what it felt were harsh referee decisions and play the game in the expansive way they came to play it. This paid dividends as on the 32nd minute a great catch by Ultan Murphy where he ran the ball back at the defence and passed to strong centre Afa Fa’atau, who off-loaded to speedy winger Rory O’Hagan who sprinted down the wing to score in the corner, 12-7.
Dundalk then improved their focus and reduced the penalty count. They applied pressure on their opponents and kept them pinned in their own half, which really started to pay dividends.
By now the lineout started to work perfectly, with great throwing by hooker Jonathan Grey and catching from Chris O Hanlon and Paul Meegan resulting in the back line getting a great platform to attack from, and that they did with Owen Mc Nally powering pass 5 would-be tacklers on 36 minutes for try number 3. It was déjà vu a few minutes later as Number 8 Ene Fa’atau replicated the feat in the 40thminute to get the 4th try bonus point score just on half time and leave the score at 26-7.
Shortly after the second half kick-off Dundalk went on the charge again, as they knew that Newbridge were going to try and get back their best into the match. But there was no stopping centre MJ Mc Kevitt, who side stepped his tackler and off loaded to Afa Fa’atau who handed off two tacklers to sprint away and cross the try line with ease, 33-7 on 45th minute.
Dundalk then took their foot off the gas and Newbridge came back attacking, with a well worked move in the back line which caught the away defence napping, with the winger breaking free, flying down the wing and scoring in the corner to close the gap to 33-12.
Scrumhalf Thomas Campbell then slotted over a long range penalty to keep the score board ticking over and keep the pressure on Newbridge. From the resulting restart, a great catch set Ene Fa’atau on the charge and he off-loaded in the tackle to his support runner Robert Farrell, who side stepped his tackler and gained another few vital yards, then finding Lawrence Steen who was tackled just outside the 22. The ball was recycled quickly and passed out the back line to the flying winger, who crossed the line on the 66 minute. Three minutes later it was almost a carbon copy, with almost exactly the same move on the 69th minute, the score now 50-12.
Dundalk didn’t help themselves as they felt Newbridge weren’t going to fight anymore and eased off on the pressure and with a yellow card being issued to Dundalk prop John Smith, this allowed Newbridge get two tries on the 72rd minute and the 76th minute to get a 4th try bonus point, which was not what Dundalk needed for the race to finish in the top four in the league, 50-24.
Dundalk weren’t going to finish the game on this note and player coach Ene Fa’atau lead the way with another powerful charge after a strong carry from second row Michael Bentley. The ball waS worked through 6 phases before a strong carry from Ene where he twisted himself away from the tackler and crossed the line again on 78th minute, 57-24.
With the last play of the game it was full back Ultan Murphy, who had been solid at the back all day, who got his reward, crossing the line to put the gloss on a great day for the Dundalk squad, with the finishing score line at 64-24 to the away side.
Next we are home to Wanderers on Saturday, with a 3 o’clock kick off being our final Leinster League Match.
Dundalk1st XV:
U.Murphy,R.O’Hagan,A.Fa’atau,M.J.McKevitt,O.McNally,J.Williams,T.Campbell, C.Brannigan,J.Grey,J.Smyth,C.O’Hanlon,M.Bentley,P.Meegan,S.Martin,E.Fa‘atau,R.Farrell,C.Williams,L.Steen,R.Sheilds,C.Scully
Posted on February 26, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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The Dundalk Girls U11 Tag Team headed to Navan on Saturday morning with their coaches Sharon Toal and Linda Valentine. It was an early start as games commenced at 10.30 sharp. We were delighted with the huge turnout from our players and also to see the return of Holly and Lily McEntegart to the team.
The game started out with a try scored by Temi Fagbamila within thirty seconds of the first whistle. Another try followed shortly by the unstoppable Caoimhe O’Callaghan. Navan had many talented players, they played a good game with some great attacking play. However Dundalk played confidently and lead the score throughout the game. Other magnificent tries were scored by Shona Kelly, Molly Hughes and Eva Toal.
Overall we had a fantastic morning and the victory was well deserved. Navan were great hosts and treated us to great hospitality in the clubhouse afterwards.
Under 11
Sophia Murdock, Lily McEntegart, Holly McEntegart, Tara Herr, Aoife Bermingham, Robyn Coan, Aoise Finnegan, Neasa Boyle, Grace Cranny, Clodagh Flynn, Eva Toal, Caoimhe O’Callaghan Temi Fagbamila, Chloe Ticehurst, Molly Hughes, Sophie Wolfe, Aoife Purcell and Shona Kelly.
Girls Rugby U13’s & U11’s images
Posted on February 26, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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NAVAN 6 DUNDALK 6
Dundalk U13’s girls travelled in numbers to Navan RFC on Saturday 23rd February.
Conditions were perfect on a cold crisp morning, with snow threatening to fall as they kicked off. From the whistle it was a hard fought encounter, with Navan bringing the game to Dundalk. Zoe Valentine in top form signalled Dundalks intentions with a try in the opening minute of the game. Navan came back straight away to equal the score and this turned out to be the game form for the remainder of play. Niamh Sadlier ran in three tries in succession, in what was an outstanding personal performance as she weaved her way through attacker after attacker to cross the try line. Dundalk girls left themselves exposed in defence allowing a thirsty Navan side to equal scores. Libby Turnbull ran in a great try to put Dundalk ahead mid way through the second half, only to see Navan equal within seconds. The final Dundalk score came from Niamh Sadlier, to equal Navan’s score. Good defensive play by the reliable Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Orlagh Conway and Niamh Belton. Special mention to the younger girls Rebecca Moffat-McGinn, Aoife Lowth who moved up to the senior group and gave their all. Coaches Suzanne Flynn and Maria Cartwright once again delighted with the energy and drive the girls brought to the game.
Dundalk girls:- Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Zoe Valentine, Aoife Craven, Sadhbh McDonnell, Orlagh Conway, Libby Turnbull, Niamh Belton, Aoife Lowth and Rebecca Moffat-McGinn
Girls Rugby U13’s & U11’s images
Posted on February 26, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk Sharks Under 9s travelled to Navan on Saturday for what was always going to be a tough encounter after the reverse fixture in Mill Road left the boys with a point to prove. The boys went in with great spirits after an excellent run of form since the turn of the year and were confident of winning away to a strong Navan side. 30 Sharks made the journey and were split into 3 even teams of 10, the Black Sharks, guided by Head Coach Jason Malone and John McDonnell, the White Sharks guided by Mini Coordinator Fergus O’Callaghan and Paul McEvoy and the Silver Sharks guided by Hugh Pheifer and Stuart Jones against 3 Navan teams.
The Black Sharks sprang out of the traps with a 7-0 demolition of their Navan counterparts, tries from Ciaran Tiernan (2), Kieran McArdle (2), Edward Finnegan, Leo MacRuairi and Ronan McDonnell. However that only told half the story with ferocious rucking, tackling, line breaks and exquisite passing from the likes of Conal O’Callaghan, Robert Malone, Edward Finnegan, Ronan McDonnell and Peter Rice among others nullifying their Navan threat and building a solid platform for the try scorers to run riot. After the match Ciaran Tiernan and Joe O’Donnachadha went to the silver sharks and James Lucas and Ciaran Finnegan joined the Black Sharks.
Match 2 for the Black Sharks was a much tougher affair and Navan had a very strong and physical side who were determined to make their presence felt, exemplified by their large Samoan. The Dundalk lads rose to their task well with again O’Callaghan, Finnegan, Malone and Ronan McDonnell, who was having arguably his finest match in a Sharks shirt dominating the physical battle and nullifying the Navan threat. This set the stage for a comfortable 5-1 win with Kieran McArdle scoring 4 fantastic tries and Ronan McDonnell with the other for Dundalk. This set up a finale with the third Navan side, who were determined not to let the Black Sharks complete a clean sweep. A ferocious battle ensued with Conal O’Callaghan, who was in inspired form, Robert Malone, Edward Finnegan and Ronan McDonnell excelling at the ruck, but Navan were excellent too. The game fluctuated right to the death with the final score 4-4, Conal O’Callaghan, Ronan McDonnell. Leo MacRuairi and Kieran McArdle with Dundalk’s tries. Although the Black Sharks were disappointed not to win all three matches, Head Coach Jason was delighted with the team’s display.
The White Sharks were finding it tougher going against the team that proved to be the best of the 3 Navan sides. Although the Dundalk men gave a good account of themselves and competed well, Navan were winning more of the battles competing at the ruck and making their tackles. The Dundalk lads weren’t out of the match at any stage and showed glimpses of great potential, not least in two excellent tries scored by Luke Andrews and Laurence Jones, however the final score line of Navan 4 Dundalk White Sharks 2 was probably a fair reflection of how this one went. The lads moved on, determined to put in a better showing in game 2. And that they certainly did, with the ranks bolstered by the arrival of Ciaran Tiernan and Joe O’Donnachadha they went about their task manfully, with 2 brilliant tries from Ciaran Tiernan and one each from Aaron McGuinness Smith and Mark Leavy answered by a solitary reply from Navan, the game ending 4-1 and a fantastic performance from the White Sharks. Onto game 3 and the White Sharks were by now in full stride determined to come out on top in their final encounter. It was a ding-dong affair which, although in the balance for a large part of the game eventually went 4-3 in favour of the White Sharks, two excellent tries from Joe O’Donnachadha, and one each from Aaron McGuinness Smith and Ciaran Tiernan. After a tough first match Dundalk RFC Mini Coordinator Fergus O’Callaghan was delighted with the boy’s commitment, skill and will to win which eventually resulted in the White Sharks emerging victorious in two matches out of three.
On to the Silver Sharks and their first match was a bruising encounter which was a contest between Dundalk’s better ball handling and running skills against the Navan sides increased physicality, power and commitment. The match started positively with Dundalk going 2-1 and 3-2 ahead thanks to excellent tries from Cian Burns, Niall Brennan and James O’Connor. However the Dundalk Sharks faithful never felt comfortable as there were too many tackles being missed and Navan dominating the physical battles. Pressure told in the end with Navan going 4-3 ahead and although another fine James O’Connor try levelled proceedings at 4-4, Navan dominated the closing stages of the match with two unanswered tries resulting in a 6-4 final score line in favour of he home side. Game 2 was a much better performance for the Silver Sharks; although up against an excellent Navan side they were finding it tough. However for much of the match they were giving as good as they were getting with the match delicately poised at 5-5 entering the final stages, Dundalk’s tries coming from James O’Connor (3) and Jack Gilmore (2). However like the first match some slack defending at the death undid much of the fantastic work and the final score ended Navan 7, Dundalk Silver Sharks 5.
It was a credit to the Silver Sharks and coaches Stuart and Hugh that they didn’t let the heads drop and approached the final match more determined than ever and, although still plagued by some of the slack defending that had heretofore cost them dearly, they were very much having the better of things. By the end of the match the Silver Sharks were in full flow, the final score ending 6-3 in favour of the away side with tries from Sam Malone, Niall Brennan, Milo Moore, Fionn Duffy and 2 from Jack Gilmore, who coach Hugh Pheifer was hugely impressed with and felt he was overall the Silver Sharks best player on the day.
All in all it was a very tough, but ultimately satisfying, war of attrition for the Sharks at Navan, on a bitterly cold morning where the boys acquitted themselves very well. Mini Co-ordinator Fergus and Head Coach Jason were delighted with proceedings and although there is still plenty to work on, the progress from the boys has been exceptional and is there for all to see.
Posted on February 20, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dear Members and Friends,
Ireland face Scotland at Murrayfield this Sunday, 9th February with kick off at 2pm. The match will be shown live in the Clubhouse and you are all invited to come, enjoy the atmosphere and watch the boys get their 6 nations campaign back on track. There will be delicious bar food served during the game by D’Lish (menu attached) and a Scottish delicacy for those wishing to expand their horizons at half time. No, not Haggis, but DEEP FRIED MARS BARS (they’re nicer than they sound)! Pints will be €3 throughout the match.
We hope to see you there on Sunday.
Kind regards,
John McDonnell
Honorary Secretary
For Dundalk RFC
Posted on February 18, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk welcomed Portarlington, the current holders of the Provincial Towns Plate, to Mill Road on Saturday last for a somewhat unusual kick off time of 4 o’clock. It was a lovely spring evening but the pitch still remains wet in places and will take a bit more drying out. Good to see Towns Cup captain Stephen Mc Gee look in on us. There were the usual hard core of supporters about with a small quota of others who brought the average age down quite considerably.
Our usual very accurate reporter, Paul Meegan, has resumed his playing career after recovery from injury so reports will be shorter and only what he remembers. Thanks Paul for all your reporting work this season and hopefully your return to the playing field will see us reap more success there no matter what the reports turn out like. Dundalk are playing in the Plate Competition following their elimination from the Towns Cup in Gorey.
Both teams started well but penalties were the order of the day. Dundalk’s indiscipline cost them a number of times in the Portarlington twenty two. Dundalk were exerting considerable pressure on the opposition but penalties relieved the pressure time and again. Portarlington worked their way up the field to just five metres from the Dundalk line where they were awarded a scrum.
Their number 8 picked and went down the blind side of the scrum where he passed to his back row team mate who in turn found the scrum half. The scrum half delivered a wide pass to his winger who crossed the home line for the opening score. The conversion was missed leaving the score at 5-0.
Dundalk improved their focus and reduced the penalty count. They applied pressure on their opponents and kept them pinned in their own half. We started putting phases together and looked the better team. Further good handling and awareness of each other saw Rory O’Hagan speed up the wing and cross the line for Dundalk’s first score. We continued to spread the ball wide and out half Ultan Murphy spotted Johnny Grey on a charge up the middle. A good pass saw the hooker break through two tacklers and score under the posts. Ultan converted to leave the score at 12-5 after twenty minutes.
Portarlington were awarded a kickable penalty and their kicker duly obliged. Afa Fa’atau then decided to get in on the act and made a few of his powerful runs which are almost impossible to stop. Portarlington gamely tackled him but on the forty first minute he dashed clear to finish off some good handling and running with a try. The half time score now read 19-8 to Dundalk , Ultan having converted.
The second half saw Portarlington come out intent on trying to keep their name on the trophy. They sought to pressurise Dundalk who were penalised again and again allowing Port to remain in the home team’s half. Quality tackling kept out the best of Port’s efforts and a decision to kick left the score at 19-11.
The game was very well contested by both teams and scrums were most competitive. Johnny Williams at scrum half tried to speed up the game and kept the ball alive as much as possible.. Fifty five minutes in, from a line out just inside the Port twenty two metre line a strong maul was formed and Dundalk were making gains towards the try line.Jonathan Grey was in control at the back of the maul and he made a timely break, attacking down the blindside to cross himself for his second score of the match. Ultan converted to bring the score to 26-11.
There were a few puzzling decisions after this with both sides confused and unusually agreeing that the decisions were confusing.
Jonathan Williams was sin binned for trying to roll away from a ruck as he was being vaulted by the Port scrum half. Dundalk now began to use their bench and give as many as possible a run against what was stern opposition.
A marvellous catch by full back Gerard Scully, reminiscent of another North Louth man,saw him run back at the Portarlington defence to keep us in their half. Quick ball from the ensuing ruck to Afa saw another strong run from him to leave him in space and a long pass out to Rory, who put on the afterburners,led to a second try of the afternoon for him. T.C. converted.
Gerard Scully scored the final try after a quick tap and go by T.C. who broke up the pitch and sent out a great scoring pass to the full back who skillfully side stepped the Port tackler to score under the posts with the final score at 40-11.
This was a good performance against a determined opposition who like ourselves were fielding a mix of youth and experience. We hope that this good test will stand us in good stead for our final two outings in the League.We wish Greg all the best in his time Stateside and thanks for your efforts this season.
Next we are away to Newbridge on Saturday next with a 3o’clock kick off with Wanderers as our final Leinster League fixture the following week at Mill Road
Dundalk1st XV:
G.Scully,R.O’Hagan,A.Fa’atau,M.J.McKevitt,O.McNally,U.Murphy,J.Williams,C.Brannigan,J.Grey,
J.Smyth,C.O’Hanlon,M.Bentley,P.Meegan,S.Martin,G.Whately,R.Farrell,C.Williams,L.Steen,D.Clare,T.Campbell.
Posted on February 18, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk Under 9s continued their outstanding recent form, this time punching above their weight against the Under 10s of near neighbours Ardee. It was a beautiful, crisp February morning at Mill Road on Sunday and the Sharks knew they would have to stand up and be counted against an Ardee side a year older and physically stronger. Dundalk fielded 3 equal teams, The Black Sharks, the White Sharks and the Silver Sharks who each faced Ardee with the Black Sharks lining up first.
It was tough going in the early stages for the Black Sharks, finding the physical presence of the older Ardee boys tough to handle, and Ardee duly took the lead after some strong resistance from the home side was not enough to keep the visitors at bay. The lads rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in with some excellent forward play resulting an a superb break and try from Ciaran Tiernan. Ardee capitalised on some slack defending shortly after the restart to retake the lead, however the home side were now wrestling control of the match and a superb try from Kieran McArdle levelled the match going into half time. The home side had by now more than adjusted to the physical early threat of the Deesiders and were actually winning the physical battles in most areas of the pitch. This dominance told in the second half with two more tries each from Kieran McArdle and Aaron McGuinness Smith and a solitary reply from Ardee, meaning the home side defied the odds and beat the older away side comfortably by 6 tries to 3. Superb performances from the Black Sharks, with Luke Clarke, Robert Malone, Ronan McDonnell and Fiachra O’Gorman but a few worthy of a mention in a sterling effort.
Enter the White Sharks who, buoyed by the heroics of the Black Sharks in Game 1, were determined to put in a good showing. Like the first match, the White Sharks found the enhanced physicality of the older team tough to come to terms with in the early stages, going behind 1-0 and 2-1 before levelling at 2-2, both tries coming from the lightning quick James O’Connor. This inspired the White Sharks who began to assert their authority on the match with 3 unanswered tries from Jack Gilmore, Luke Andrews and Lorcan Ticehurst stunning the away side. To their credit Ardee regrouped and responded valiantly with a good try of their own, reducing the home side’s advantage to 5-3. That proved to be little more than a consolation however, with James O’Connor having the final say and finishing what he started, completing his hat trick and a final score in game 2 of 6 tries to 3 in favour of the White Sharks. A great performance all round with Joseph Pheifer, Milo Moore an Laurence Jones singled out by coach Hugh as having had a good game.
It was over to the Silver Sharks for the final game of the day and they were determined to make it a clean sweep. Similarly, Ardee had put in a great effort and had been largely unrewarded and were determined not to go down without a fight. It duly turned out exactly as expected with both sides fighting to the death in a very close encounter, the Sliver Sharks eventually completing the whitewash for Dundalk by the odd try in 11. The result was in the balance until the final whistle with the balance of play shifting to and fro, until referee Stuart Jones finally blew the whistle with the hosts scraping home, 6-5. It was a great performance by the home side but slightly harsh on a committed away side who never stopped competing right to the end. Among the try scorers were Alex Gregory, Sam Malone and Conal O’Callaghan and coach Paul saying all the boys put in fantastic performances including Peter Rice, Aaron McEvoy and Brian McCahill.
Head Coach Jason was especially delighted with the passing, distribution and all round teamwork that is permeating the squad and the boys are developing at pace. It’s onwards and upwards for the boys, whose season continues to go from strength to strength.
Posted on February 15, 2013 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dear Members and Friends,
There will be a superb 3 Part Documentary “The Club on the Hill”, airing on Dundalk FM on February 23rd, March 2nd and March 9th at 1pm. The series is a comprehensive documentary on the history of Dundalk RFC, from it’s origins to the present day. Geraldine Kieran of Dundalk FM has put in a lot of painstaking effort over the last 6 months and is delighted with the result of the documentary and feels we as members will be very pleased with the result. Members will be able to tune into Dundalk FM100 or online at www.dundalkfm.com at 1pm on each of Feb 23rd, March 2nd and March 9th. The first part of the series will focus primarily the early years of Dundalk RFC.
It is important that members past and present who have an association or affection for the club be made aware of the documentary and tune in, so I would ask you all to spread the word as best you can and support what has been a monumental effort from Geraldine and Dundalk FM, and maybe learn a thing or two you mightn’t know about our great club.
I will be in touch with further reminders closer to the airing date.
Yours in Rugby,
John McDonnell
Honorary Secretary
For Dundalk RFC
