Photograph: Some of the Nenagh Ormond Under 9's & 10's enjoying the blitz at UL Bohemian on Sunday.
Munster ‘A’ in New Ormond Park this Thursday!
Nenagh Ormond are delighted to host another Munster ‘A’ match at New Ormond Park. Munster 'A' will play their first interprovincial of the season against Ulster Ravens at Nenagh Ormond RFC this Thursday, March 19th, at 4:30pm.
Munster 'A's first encounter since their British & Irish Cup quarter-final defeat to Doncaster Knights sees them return to Nenagh for the first time since September 2010. Ulster were also the opposition on that occasion with the likes of the then emerging Conor Murray, Simon Zebo and Dave Foley helping Munster 'A' to a comprehensive 30-3 win.
Head Coach Mick O'Driscoll will bring a mix of emerging stars from the Munster academy and sub academy ranks as well as senior squad members to Nenagh for Munster A's first interprovincial of the season.
The sides last met in September 2012 with a try and conversion from JJ Hanrahan clinching a 19-17 win for Munster 'A' in the final action of the game.
Munster 'A' v Ulster Ravens, Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at Nenagh Ormond RFC - KO 4:30pm.
Munster Junior Plate
The Munster Junior Plate continues this Sunday, March 22nd, with a home fixture for Nenagh Ormond Seconds against Galbally. Kick off at 2.30pm in New Ormond Park.
Under 16’s 15-20 Kilfeacle
Nenagh Ormond Under 16’s faced Kilfeacle at home on Sunday morning. This was a high stakes game as the winner would go forward to take on Dungarvan in their League Final. Nenagh started well, playing an expansive game which stretched Kilfeacle and Fiachra Carey scored a great early try to go ahead 5-0.
However, Kilfeacle took control in the second quarter and Nenagh struggled to execute their own game plan when they had possession, getting sucked into a tighter game which suited the visitors. After a sustained period of possession, Kilfeacle scored and converted to go ahead by 7 points to 5. They held possession well following this and added two penalties to push the gap out to 8 points by half time.
The second half began with Kilfeacle in the driving seat and, although Nenagh worked very hard in defence, a fumble inside their own half gifted possession to Kilfeacle and they burst through the disorganised Nenagh line to touch down under the posts. They slotted the easy conversion to go ahead by 20 points to 5 and seemed to be out of sight.
Credit to the Nenagh lads, they regrouped and began to play their own game again with great success, scoring two tries out wide, the first from Luke Fahey and then Fiachra Carey got his second, to bring the score to 15-20 with only minutes to go. Unfortunately, they ran out of time in the end and Kilfeacle emerged victorious. The Nenagh lads can be proud of a gutsy performance and can move forward now to prepare for their upcoming Cup matches with heads held high.
Team: Conor Fahy, Eamon Hough, Darragh Flannery, Shane Mitchell-Steed, Fiachra Carey, Martin Rainsford, Nathan Deely-O’Meara, Michael Kennedy, Tommy Wells, Michael Bourke, Stephen Harding, Cathal Ryan, Jake O’Kelly, Samuel Kroupa, Evan Murphy. Reps: Jack Dunne, Peter Ryan, Conor O’Brien, Ciannan O’Hanluain, Luke Fahey, Colum Moylan.
Photograph: Nenagh Ormond Under 16's who were in action against Kilfeacle last Sunday.
Under 12’s
The Under 12’s travelled to Birr on Sunday morning to play the home team in perfect conditions. Both teams served up a very enjoyable brand of rugby with some lovely open passages of play. It is becoming obvious as we come near the end of the season that it's beginning to dawn on these young fellas that attacking space is much more advantageous than running back into contact.
Nenagh scored 3 tries during this 50 minute game with James Finn, John Brislane and Niall O’Sullivan touching down.
Squad: Jack Gleeson, Daire Slevin, George O’Leary, Patrick Fogarty, Cian White, Eoghan Tighe, Darragh Tucker, Eoin O’Brien, Tom Kennedy, John Brislane, Niall O’ Sullivan, James Finn, Andrew Ferris, Evan Rainsford, Tommy Ryan, Sonny Dower.
Under 9’s & 10’s
Last Sunday on a lovely fresh morning for rugby, 29 Under 9 and Under 10 players travelled to UL Bohemians in Annacotty, Limerick to take part in a really well organised mini blitz. Our Under 10's played 3 games - 2 against the home side and 1 against Newport RFC. We competed very well against both sides. We scored some marvellous tries and our tackling was excellent.
Our Under 9's did very well against the home side as well. Every one of our players got lots of game time and we thank UL Bohemians for the invitation and their hospitality.
These young players are a credit to our club and their families in the way they play and compete - their rugby has improved and there is a strong team spirit in the squad and we hope to see them all back in September. We thank all the parents who travelled to Limerick. We wish speedy recoveries to Catriona Finn and John Mulvihill who picked up a few knocks.
NORFC are entering a float in the St Patrick’s Day parade and any player taking part should meet us at Quick Fit in Summerhill at 1.45pm.
Sympathy
The committee of Nenagh Ormond RFC extend our deepest sympathy to the Lewis family on their recent tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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