Photograph: Nenagh Ormond captain Shane O'Callaghan leading his team out on Saturday last.
Promotion secured for Nenagh Ormond!
Nenagh Ormond Senior XV played Suttonians in their final home game of the season last Saturday. Fully aware that a win here would secure promotion to Division 2A the air in the camp was one of determination all week and it showed when they took to the pitch. Nenagh scored eight unanswered tries through Lemacki Vaipulu (2), Shane O'Callaghan (2), Derek Corcoran, Andrew Mackey, Ruaidhri O'Brien and Nathan Daly. John Lillis added 4 conversions and a penalty to give a final score of 51-0.
It was a fantastic performance from each and every player 1-20 and everyone at the club is incredibly proud of their efforts and indeed the efforts of the entire squad throughout the season.
The lads take on Ards away on April 12th in their final game in Division 2B and they are totally focussed on keeping their unbeaten run in the league intact. The support this season has been outstanding and we hope that as many of you as possible will travel on the day to cheer on this fantastic bunch of lads.
Young Munster 9-33 Nenagh Ladies
Nenagh Ladies travelled to Young Munster on Sunday for their last game in the South section of Division 2. Having already topped the table with no other teams in touching distance, the girls had one eye on their upcoming All Ireland semi-final against Railway Union on April 6th and wanted to put in a good performance. Nenagh started well and kept possession with some good rucking and support play which allowed the back line to capitalise and send Sandra Williams through for the first try which was converted by Emma Dunlea. Young Munster came back and managed to win a penalty within kicking distance which they converted. However, Nenagh were too strong and, after some good phases of play from both backs and forwards, Williams spotted the gap, picked from the back of the ruck and broke several tackles to touch down.
When Nenagh won a penalty just outside the Young Munster 22, June Whelan, Marie Louise Ryan and Genevieve Rowland linked well to put Rowland through. She broke the full back’s tackle to score under the posts. Dunlea again converted. Rowland again scored with a fantastic break which saw her side step and swerve through the defence and Dunlea added the extras. Young Munster did put together some good phases but the Nenagh defence was excellent, giving away only one more penalty in the half to leave the half time score at 26-6.
At half time, Nenagh decided that this was a good opportunity to try things and take some risks. Although the defence remained strong and the girls retained possession well, the score remained the same for some time. Young Munster managed to tag on another penalty during this time and the girls were determined that this would not be the only score of the half. With this new focus, Nenagh went back to basics and went through the phases. This eventually led to Adeline Harty making a fantastic break up the left side of the pitch. With three opposition players closing on her, she managed a great offload to Genevieve Rowland who scored her hat trick try and Dunlea finished off a great kicking display with the conversion to leave the full time score at 33-6.
This was a great display from the girls who have been improving in every game. Special mention must go to Sarah Corcoran whose outstanding work rate earned her player of the match and to Aisling O’Neill and Niki Lillis who both played well on their return to action.
Team: Breda Doheny, Margaret Hogan, Adeline Harty, Sandra Williams, Niki Lillis, Emma Dunlea, June Whelan, Vanessa Chadwick, Catherine McGill, Marie Louise Ryan, Sarah Corcoran, Aisling O’Neill, Eithne Darcy, Sinead Hennessy, Genevieve Rowland (capt). Rep: Denise Williams.
Nenagh Under 13’s Top of League
Under 13’s 7-0 Waterpark
On Sunday Nenagh made the long trek to Waterford to take on Waterpark and their hard fought victory secured them top spot in their development league. From the outset the Nenagh starting pack of Eoghan Slevin, Patrick Whelan, Luke Connolly, Oisin Webb, Daragh Butler, Dylin Knight, Jack O’Keeffe and Kian O’Kelly looked really up for it and gave Waterpark no chance to settle into the match. After a good deal of Nenagh pressure and some hard rucking by the Nenagh forwards they released their starting back line of James Ferris, Owen Farrell, Roan Harte-Murphy, Matthew Hodgins, Peter Rainsford, Oisin Larkin and Kevin Harding. The Nenagh backs ran some lovely passing movements. However the Waterpark backs continued to tackle like their lives depended on it and kept all the early Nenagh attacks out. The game was very evenly balanced throughout the first half and at half time the score line of nil all showed how tight the game was.
Nenagh had a full squad in attendance and were able to make impact substitutions into the pack with Oisin McMahon, Cian O’Farrell and Lorcan Tuohy coming on after half time. The back line also got new impetus with Manus Heenan, Conor McMahon and Patrick Finn coming on. Nenagh continued to constantly attack the Waterpark line and with great driving from the pack Nenagh got over the Waterpark line but the referee was unsighted and did not award the try. This seemed to lift Waterpark’s spirits and they made a couple of attacks into the Nenagh half. However, Nenagh’s pack were now dominating the rucks and mauls and continued to give good ball to the backs who on a number of occasions nearly crossed the Waterpark line.
However it was once again the great driving and mauling of the Nenagh pack that allowed number eight Jack O’Keeffe to get in for a well overdue try. The try was converted by Oisin Larkin. With ten minutes still to play Nenagh continued to attack and at the final whistle were once again in the Waterpark twenty two looking to add to their score. It is a great credit to the Nenagh team that after making the long journey to Waterford they played like they were the home team and Waterpark had no answer to their open attacking play.
We would like to thank all the parents who drove to Waterford on Sunday and for the great support they gave the players from the side line. This support has been fantastic throughout the season.
We are planning to have a medal presentation ceremony in the Rugby Club at Lisatunny this Friday the 28th of March at 6.30 p.m. There will be hot food cooked for the players and their parents. The bar will also be open. We hope that all players and their parents will be able to attend.
Nenagh team: Daragh Butler, Luke Connolly, Owen Farrell, James Ferris, Patrick Finn, Kevin Harding, Manus Heenan, Matthew Hodgins, Roan Harte-Murphy, Dylin Knight, Oisin Larkin, Cian O’Farrell, Peter Rainsford, Eoghan Slevin, Oisin Webb, Patrick Whelan, Jack O’Keeffe, Kian O’Kelly, Oisin McMahon, Lorcan Tuohy, Conor McMahon.
Photograph: Nenagh Ormond Under 13s with coaches Dinny Farrell, Brian Rainsford and Duncan Hodgins after their win over Waterpark last Sunday.
Under 12’s
Nenagh hosted Suttonians of Dublin last Saturday in Lisatunny. Suttonians started by moving the ball wide at every opportunity but the Nenagh defence was up to the challenge, pressurizing Suttonians into mistakes. Nenagh started to dominate and they showed great handling skills to lead by 3-1 at the break.
Suttonians were more direct in the second period, had plenty of possession and threatened the Nenagh line but the defence was superb and Suttonians failed to score. The 3rd period finished 2 tries apiece. Great credit is due to both teams for producing such a good match considering the conditions. The match finished 5-3 to Nenagh with Jack Deane, Luke Gleeson, Jack White and Anthony Donovan scoring tries for Nenagh.
Nenagh team: Jack Deane, Luke Gleeson, Jack White, Anthony Donovan, Jack Meehan, Hugh Guest, James Meagher, Conor White, Rory Moylan, James Duff, Kevin Cleary, Eoin O Meara, Brian Murphy, Sean Richardson, Paidi Williams, David O Sullivan.
Under 11’s
The Under 11’s travelled to Tipperary Town early on Sunday morning to take on Clanwilliam and Fethard in beautiful conditions for rugby. First up we played Fethard and from the kick off had them under pressure. While playing all the first half near their line we were only one try to nil at half time thanks to James Finn. The second half saw us up the intensity and move the ball wider at every opportunity. A great counter ruck saw Tommy Ryan, in at scrum half, find Martin Ryan with a great pass in midfield. He drew two tacklers and fed James Finn coming from deep who made great ground drawing the last defender and off-loading to Sonny Dower to score in the corner. A super try scored by doing the simple things well. Fethard scored a late breakaway try to leave the final score 2-1 to Nenagh.
Straight away we faced a very big, well drilled home team. This match was not for the faint hearted and every one of the players on both teams went at it hammer and tongs from first whistle to last. While Clanwilliam won 2 tries to 1 we gave a great account of ourselves and probably left a couple of scores behind. Held up once over the line and also a knock on when grounding a certain try. James Finn was again our try scorer. All 17 players who togged out did themselves and the club proud with the never say die spirit that they showed in both these games.
Team: Patrick Fogarty, Daire Slevin, Barry Ryan, John Brislane, Sean Fitzgerald, Tom Kennedy, Niall O’Sullivan, James Finn, Andrew Ferris, Sonny Dower, Peter Collins, Martin Ryan, Liam Cooney, Evan Rainsford, Tommy Ryan, DJ McGrath, Eoghan Tighe.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Nenagh Ormond committee would like to sincerely thank the players, coaches and members who marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade and also all who helped to organise the float for the event.
Photograph: Nenagh Ormond RFC at St. Patrick's Day Parade
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