*Ennis U13 Boys
Senior Men’s League: Ennis RFC 55 – 7 Douglas RFC
The senior men were victorious against Douglas with 55-7 and will play against Killarney at home as a result.
Tries were scored by Joe Connaughton (x3), Calum Barret (x1), Osgar O’Gorman (x1), Nial O’Brien (x2), Jack Scahill (x1), and Oisín Madigan (x1) with 5 conversions by Colm Kearney.
Tries from Calum Barret, and two from the hard-runing Joe Connaughton contributed to a half time score of 19-0. Connaughton completed his hat-trick early in the second half which was followed by an Osgar O’Gorman try, with Kearney consistent as ever with the boot. The bench was then emptied and Nial O’Brien running in two tries, and one for Jack Scahill which was set up by Cian Guilfoyle.
Douglas was able to score a try due to a lapse in concentration, but a penalty to Ennis and Oisín Madigan scoring Ennis’ final try allowed the Ennis senior men to come out victorious.
U16 Girls Munster League: Ennis RFC 47-22 Dunmanway Bantry Bay RFC
The U16 girls will play in the league semi-final next week after winning against Dunmanway Bantry Bay RFC in their Munster league quarterfinal.
The at home game was eventful with Ennis being penalised in the ruck as they were off their feet and an injury to Grace Hoyne.
Ennis’ Lucy Kelly scored a try in the first minute, which was converted by the number eight Nicole Clark. After the kick-off, the Cork players were stunned by Abi Kelly’s speed, who managed to score another try that was also converted by Clark. Superb tackling by Eimear Meaney, Aoife Martin and Fia Doody kept the visitors in their own half and when Ennis were awarded a scrum, Clark took off with the ball. Once tackled, scrum-half Hoyne was quick to the breakdown to pass out to out-half Sarah Keavey. She sent the ball to Meabh McCarthy who sent a lovely pass to Kelly, who ran in under the posts.
Ennis continued with their forward momentum and Kate Howard drove over the line for another five points, converted by Clark.
The Cork girls finally got on the board for their first try before Enis out-half Keavey dived over for a well-worked team try as Clark added the 2 points with ease.
Another try for the Cork outfit left the half time score at 35-12.
During half time, changes were made with substitutes Rachel Hayes, Katie Murray and Holly Murphy coming on. The visitors began the second half well by getting their third try.
Just after the outside-centre Kelly was subbed and Faye Ryan came on, Hoyne suffered an injury, resulting in Keating returning as scrum-half and Kelly coming back onto the field, only to score Ennis’ final two tries of the match.
Ennis: Fia Doody, Kathy Slattery, Aoife Martin, Lucy Kelly, Eimear Meaney, Kate Howard, Kiera Hanrahan, Nicole Clarke, Grace Hoyne, Sarah Keavey, Eileen Keating, Maebh McCarthy, Abi Kelly, Siofra Enright, Laura Kate Ryan, Rachel Hayes, Lilith Kearney, Faye Ryan, Holly Murphy, Katie Murray, and Olivia Burns.
U14 Girls League Quarter Final: Ennis RFC 26 – 19 Cobh Pirates RFC
Away to top opposition, a quick start for Ennis was crucial which was provided by an Emma Browne try. Cobh responded with three consecutive tries and took a 19-5 lead at half-time.
However Ennis showed great spirit and superb handling skills as tries from Biborka Benko and Rachel Clarke helped Ennis to bounce back and ultimately win 26-19.
Ennis: Sadbh McMahon, Emma Browne, Rebecca Toone, Amy Martin, Emma Hanrahan, Saoirse Quinn, Sally Crowe, Rachel Hanrahan, Biborka Benko, Lauren Reidy, Eve Tiernan, Niamh Browne, Rachel Clarke, Olivia Flanagan, Grace Kelly, Addison Kelly, and Eadaoin McNamara.
U13 Boys Competition League: Ennis RFC 19 – 19 Garryowen RFC
Ennis drew 19 – 19 with Garryowen on Sunday, a game that was meant to be played last week but was postponed due to the weather. The first try of the game was scored by Cian O’Dwyer in the corner. However, it was not long before Garryowen caught up with a score in the corner as well. Ennis held up the ball over their try line and showed good defence throughout the first half of the game.
In the second half, good play from Garryowen led to a try under the post, but Ennis kept the pressure on. A great try by Ennis’ Ben McAllister left of the posts, with the conversion, put the score at 12-12. A great ruck was seen by Roland as well as a break by Robbie, who ran the length of the pitch to score under the posts. The last try was scored by Garryowen under the posts, leaving the two teams to draw 19-19.
Ennis: Conor McMahon, Oisín Hough, John Boyle, Conor Earle, Cian Friel, Alex Labuhn, Alfie Tracey, Colm O’Gara, Devin Thornton, Ben McAllister, Dylan O’Loughlin, Robbie McMahon, Donnachadh Warner, Finn Ellingstad, Cian O’Dwyer, Donnacha Flannagan, Páraic Keane, Thomog Ryan, Niall O’Connell, Rowland Adeniyi, Michael Meere, and Tadhg Crowe.
U8 Blitz
Kilrush hosted a blitz consisting of three Clare clubs: two Kilrush teams, three Ennis teams, and three St. Sennans teams.
There were several brilliant tries scored and some good tackling by the players. All the teams played some great games and all of the players enjoyed themselves.
Fixtures:
U9/U10 Blitz: Ennis v Monivea
Saturday 20th January
Kick-off at 11:00 in Drumbiggle
U16 Boys Competition Pan Munster: Ennis v Highfield
Saturday 20th January
Kick-off at 12:30 in Lee’s Road
U18 Girls Competition League Semi Final: Ennis v Ballincollig
Saturday 20th January
Kick-off at 12:30 in Drumbiggle
U16 Girls Competition League Semi Final: Ennis v TBC
Saturday 20th January
Kick-off TBC in Drumbiggle
U13 Boys Competition League: Ennis v Old Crescent
Sunday 21st January
Kick-off at 11:00 in Old Crescent
U14 Boys Competition Friendly: Ennis v BKNS
Sunday 21st January
Kick-off at 11:00 in Lee’s Road
U15 Boys Competition League: Ennis v Bruff
Sunday 21st January
Kick-off at 12:30 in Lee’s Road
Senior Women’s Competition League: Ennis v Skibbereen
Sunday 21st January
Kick-off at 12:45 in Drumbiggle
Senior Men’s Competition League: Ennis v Killarney
Sunday 21st January
Kick-off at 14:30 in Drumbiggle
