Dungarvan secure impressive 7-19 win over Cóbh Pirates
Our adult team kicked off their 2019 season away to Cóbh in the first round of the Munster Junior League Division 2 on Sunday. A tough fixture for our newly promoted team. Dungarvan started well keeping Cóbh inside their own half and after sustained pressure were awarded a penalty but the strong wind denied us the points. Determined by the good start Dungarvan went straight back at Cóbh and got their just rewards after brilliant backs and forwards play eventually getting Lar Houlihan over the try line for a five nil lead. There were no more scores in the first half but it was clear that Dungarvan were beginning to assert themselves in the up-front battle. Disaster struck as the second half kick-off was collected by Cóbh and a line break put them into our 22, they quickly converted this territory into seven points. However, that was to be Cóbh’s only score of the game as Dungarvan rallied and scored twice through the pack, Martin Houlihan getting over the line on both occasions. Dungarvan pushed on for the bonus point win but unfortunately little mistakes cost us. A fantastic start to the season for Dungarvan running out 7-19 winners. A win on the road which could prove vital as the season kicks on.
Dungarvan Credit Union Play of the Month awards for September
On Saturday morning we were delighted to present our Dungarvan Credit Union Player of the Month Awards for September to our underage players. Congratulations to our September winners; Zac Bracegirdle (U8), Paddy Curran (U10), Issac Kenneally (U12), Oisin Mc Cusker (U14) and Eddie Phelan (U16). Thanks as always to all our underage volunteer coaches – we couldn’t do it without you!
Pictured here (from left to right): Eddie Phelan (U16), Issac Kenneally (U12), Zac Bracegirdle (U8) Paddy Curran (U10) and Oisin Mc Cusker (U14).
UNDERAGE TRAINING
U14 & U16’s train on Saturday mornings from 11am to 12.15pm and on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.
U18s train on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and Friday evenings at 6 30pm. New Players are most welcome.
WOMEN’S RUGBY: Training on Thursdays at 7.30pm. For more information please contact Alex Brown on 086 380 5209. Beginners more than welcome! Under 18’s welcome!
Upcoming Fixtures
Saturday 5th October
U18’s East Munster League | Dungarvan v Fermoy | K/O 12pm
Sunday 6th October
U14’s East Munster League | Carrick-on-Suir v Dungarvan | K/O 11am
U16’s East Munster League | Midleton v Dungarvan | K/O 12noon
Munster Junior League Division 2 | Dungarvan v Ballincollig | K/O 2.30pm
