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Tag Girls Kick off their Season in Navan
Dundalk girls travelled to unexpected dry and sunny conditions in Navan RFC for their first league game of the season.Buoyed on by successs at the recent blitz in Boyne rugby club, all the teams were feeling confident going into this game.
U15s – the girls signalled their intent from the first whistle with Sophie Murtagh running in a quick try to put the stong, experienced side ahead from the get go. However Navan meant business and kept coming back at Dundalk equalling score after score. The game turned out to be a sheer battle with both sides giving it their all. Sophie Murtagh ran in a total of 7 tries, with Zoe Valentine behind her running in 3. Tries also scored by Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Libby Turnbull, Jessica Malone, Katie McGee and Shona Kelly Dundalk girls defended bravely with every girl giving it their all for their team, particularly strong defending from Siadhbh McDonnell, Jessica Malone, Libby Turnbull and Orlagh Conway. Unfortunately, It wasn’t to be for Dundalk girls in the end with Navan scoring the winning try in the last minute of the game with a score of 16-15 to Navan It will go down in tag rugby history as one of the hardest fought battles for the girls and it was hard to accept a loss after such a dedicated team effort. Every girl on the team gave it their absolute best, much to the pride of their coaches, Suzanne Flynn, Maria Cartwright and Chris Scully. Team:- Jessica Malone (Captain), Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Shona Kelly, Aoife Craven, Siadhbh McDonnell, Zoe Valentine, Orlagh Conway, Libby Turnbull, Katie McGee, Siadhbh McDonnell, and Joy Quigley.
U12′s – This team were determined to record a winning score in their first league game and threw themselves into the game from the first minute of play. The very fast paced Caoimhe O’Callaghan ran in a total of 7 tries, followed by 2 each for Holly McEntegart, Deborah Malone, Eva Toal and Chloe Ticehurst. By half time Dundalk were almost ten tries ahead, but going into the second half Navan with plenty of subs with fresh legs got their game on and came back at Dundalk with gusto. Dundalk were put under huge pressure and a battle to the whistle ensued. Dundalk triumphed, holding on to their lead and the game ended 15-13 to Dundalk. All the girls gave one hundred percent and coaches Linda Valentine and Sharon Toal could not have asked for more. A great result for a talented and promising Under 12′s side. Team: Eva Toal, Caoimhe O’Callaghan, Chloe Ticehurst, Temi Fagbamila, Grace Cranny, Holly McEntegart and Deborah Malone.
U10′s – The minis were delighted to kick off their league season with a trip to Navan. With a few new players this season, it was good to see the girls work well together as a team and get stuck into the game. It was a very hard fought game with tries run in for Dundalk by Tara Herr and Lily McEntegart. Relative new starter Bronagh Hughes really got into her game and put two tries in, much to the delight of her team mates. It was a tough encounter for the Dundalk girls with no subs, all the team had to give it their all. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be and they were beaten in the second half with a final score of 8-5 to Navan. Team: Tara Herr, Sophie Woulfe, Lily McEntegart, Ruth McGee, Molly Keenan, Isabel Holmes and Bronagh Hughes.
Dundalk under 12s versus Navan 27th of September 2013
Dundalk U 12 sharks put out two shark team’s on Friday night in their first match of the year against navan in what was billed as a training match to get the lads off to a new season and what a night it was for the boys. Perfect September conditions on a beautiful night on the first pitch and the young sharks took to their task gallantly. True to form Navan travelled with some huge lads , but the old mantra of low and hard was the bread and butter of the Dundalk game. The Metro league bekons for the chaps and this work out will serve them well . Strong running , going forward and putting the ball wide was the order of the night and all credit to both sides who demonstrated with gusto . Boyne are next up in this series of floodlit encounters , lets hope its another good exhibition of shark rugby
Under 17′s Match Report: Dundalk 5 Ashbourne 10
After a big win the previous week Dundalk faced much tougher opposition against Ashbourne in Meath last Saturday.
Dundalk got off to a bad start when a well worked move of the back of an Ashbourne scrum by the number eight released the winger to score in the corner.
Dundalk suffered a number of injuries with Morgan McLaughlin, Sean Lawless and Hugh Tiernan all having to retire early. This upset Dundalk’s momentum and they struggled to get any real opportunities. Stephen McGivern made a good break midway through the second half only to be stopped by the fullback with a fine tackle.
The game was very tight and it wasn’t until late in the second half that Ashbourne increased the lead to ten. Dundalk never gave up and Tadgh McElroy scored with a few minutes left on the clock to leave the score 10-5 at full time.
Next up for Dundalk in the North East league is a home match against North Meath on Saturday.
Dundalk U-17’s train on Wednesday at 7.30 in the Rugby Club. They are looking for new players. So if you want to play, drop up.
Team: Dylan Quigley, Sammy Wakrim, Stephen McGivern, Evin Quigley, Morgan McLoughlin, Stephen Arrowsmith, Tadgh McElroy, Tom Gardiner, Oisin Duff, Aaron Quigley, Aaron McGuigan, Alex Cahill, David Durnin, Cillian Quinn, Hugh Tiernan, Sean Lawless, Andrew Williams, Keith Dorian.
Dundalk U-17 53 Navan B U-17 12
Dundalk U-17 got the season off to a great start with a comfortable win at home to Navan B on a beautiful sunny day. Dundalk were short a few players and had to improvise particularly in the forwards where Niall Malone made his debut as hooker and Stephen Arrowsmith started as a flanker.
However, a great start eased all concerns. From the kick off the Dundalk forwards moved into the Navan half with some good work from Dylan Quigley, Ryan Meegan and Morgan McLoughlin. After several phases they unleashed the backs where full back Cillian Quinn saw the opportunity from 40 yards out to finish in the corner to leave it 5-0 to the home team after 2 minutes.
In the tenth minute Dundalk were awarded a scrum 25 yards out. Tadgh McElroy, playing at 8, came off the back of the scrum to make ten yards before off-loading to Stephen McGivern who brushed off several tackles to touch down, leaving the score 10-0 after 12 minutes.
With 17 minutes on the clock the forwards unleashed the backs again through scrum half Oisin Duff and outhalf Aaron Quinn. This time David Durnin finished off in the corner after a lovely run down the wing to leave the score 15 -0. Evin Quigley saw a fantastic effort from the side line come off both the bar and the post but it failed to go over.
More good work in the middle of the pitch by Dundalk saw Stephen McGivern go over for his second and Dundalk’s fourth. This time Evin Quigley added the two points to make it 22-0. Navan did not give up and after some good work they managed to score just before half time to leave the score 22-5 at the break.
The second half belonged to Dundalk and Tadgh McElroy scored the first of his four tries after only a few minutes. Two minutes later Evin Quigley scored the sixth try under the posts from 20 yards out. He then added the conversation to leave Dundalk completely in control at 34-5. An injury to Cillian Quinn meant that Andrew Williams moved to full back and Keith Dorian on to the wing where he tackled hard.
In a ten minute spell Tadgh McElroy added another three tries to bring Dundalk’s total to nine. The pick of which was his third try which was a sweeping move down the wing which included some lovely running and passing from both Stephen McGivern and Stephen Arrowsmith before Tadgh scored under the posts.
Navan scored a consolation try with five minutes to go to leave the score 53 – 12 at the final whistle.
Evin Quigley had a fantastic game with some amazing catching in the line outs, great carrying and he scored a total of 13 points including four conversions.
Others to play well for Dundalk were Dylan Quigley, Alex Cahill, Aaron McGuigan and Barney McElroy.
Dundalk U-17’s train Monday and Wednesday at 7.30 in the Rugby Club. They are looking for new players. So if you want to play, drop up.
Team: Dylan Quigley, Niall Malone, Stephen McGivern, Evin Quigley, Morgan McLoughlin, Ryan Meegan, Stephen Arrowsmith, Tadgh McElroy, Oisin Duff, Aaron Quigley, Aaron McGuigan, Barney McElroy, Alex Cahill, David Durnin, Cillian Quinn, Andrew Williams, Keith Dorian.
Dundalk 3rd XV news.
As is customary the 3rd XV don’t make an appearance until the season has been up and running for a few weeks and so no fixtures just yet. This allows the panel to continue to avail of the coaching and up-skilling opportunities at Mill Road on training nights of Tues and Thurs each week.
If you wish to try rugby or to return to rugby this is the place for you. Aidan is there every training night to welcome newcomers and ensure that you are introduced to all.
The photos of the 3rdXV away fixture with Newcastlewest at the end of last season will be up loaded to the 3rdXV section on the Senior section of the website and no doubt you will see familiar faces and some photos of our visit to Thomond Park.
As soon as fixtures are available they will be posted on this site and in the clubhouse for the attention of all aspiring 3rdXV players.
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