U13 rugby league v Carrigaline sat 14/2/15 Tanner Park
With 18 to choose from Collig kicked off and in a even first 15 mins defended the persistent Carrig attack, especially Rhian Brennan who made 2 great tackles in this period.
Just when Collig thought they had survived this spell a break from the Carrig centre midway between 22 and half resulted in the opening unconverted score.
Collig came back and with impressive rucking and a break followed by an upfield kick brought them inti the Carrig 22. With good handling and support Pairic O’Keeffe crossed for the equalising score, unconverted.
Half time 5 – 5.
The second half started and rather then Carrig upping their game Collig seem to forget theirs and allowed Carrig score not one but 2 quick tries, 1 converted. 5 – 17 to Carrig with 20 mins to go.
Collig did then pick up the pace and following a high tackle on Chris Moran in the Carrig 22 a quick tap penalty saw Paraic power his way over for his 2nd try, unconverted. 10 – 17.
Collig felt they were on a roll and with intelligent kicking keeping Carrig on the backfoot again put pressure on which resulted in a typical powerful run by Patrick Kelly who stretched out to touchdown for Collig’s 3rd try, unconverted. 15 – 17.
With the entire squad contributing amid positional changes Collig attacked from the kick off and another kick and chase by Captain Liam McGarry caused confusion in the Carrig defence and Liam scored under the posts with the conversion by Shane Buckley. 22 – 17 and still 7 mins to go.
Carrig who were never out of the game, came back strongly and had some strong mazy runs and only last ditch tackles prevented them from getting that elusive equalising or winning score.
Final score Ballincollig 22 Carrigaline 17.
A team performance full of effort and commitment with Patrick Kavanagh, Shane Buckley, Cathal MacDermott particularly effective in the tackles.
Well done all, next week we are away to Dolphin.
This weekends Mini fixtures:
There have been some minor changes to the Mini’s fixtures on February 21st and 28th. Please check the events on the Ballincollig RFC site for more details:
February 21st: http://ballincolligrfc.ie/event/mini-fixtures-54/?instance_id=2286
February 28th: http://ballincolligrfc.ie/event/mini-fixtures-55/?instance_id=2285
Ballincollig Rugby Football Club extends our condolences to our club auditor Trevor Lacey and his family on the sad passing of his father, William (Bill) Lacey, on February 7th.
Reposing at his residence on Monday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving to Ennis Cathedral on for Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
May he rest in peace.
Under 7s – Training at Tanner Park @ 10am
Under 8s – Match away. Bus to Dunmanway leaves at 8.45am promptly
Under 9s – Match away in Kinsale. Cars leaving Tanner Park at 9.15am promptly
Under 10s – Match away. Bus to Dunmanway leaves at 8.45am promptly
Under 11s – Match away in Kinsale. Cars leaving Tanner Park at 9.15am promptly
Under 12s – Match away. Bus to Dunmanway leaves at 8.45am promptly
Please contact your teams coaches for further information.
Ballincollig Rugby Football Club extends our condolences to club member Paul Taylor and his family on the sad passing of his mother, Mary Taylor, on January 28th.
Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home, Ballincollig. Removal on Thursday the 29th of January at 7.30pm to the Church of Christ Our Light, Ballincollig. Requiem Mass Friday the 30th of January at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to All Saints Cemetery, Garrycloyne. No flowers please, donations in lieu to Marymount University Hospital.
May she rest in peace.
As a mark of respect on the passing of Eileen Dineen there will be no training this Monday or Tuesday at the club. This applies to all adult and under age teams. Please contact your team manager or coach if you have any questions.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Dineen are as follows:
Reposing at O’Connor Bros Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge. Rosary on Tuesday evening at 6.45pm followed by removal to the Church of the Ascension, Gurranabraher. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.
Bandon were rocked a bit possibly by not expecting the level of pressure put on them. Ballincollig rightly so got the first try by a great brake by Shane Brennan through the centre and weaved his way past a few tackles to sprint under the posts. Unfortunately the kick was missed but the home team were 5 points up.
The rest of the first half had Ballincollig backs playing some great rugby and regularly fitting the gap in Bandons ranks. Unfortunately when a try looked possible the final pass was not great and the opportunity missed.
Bandon meanwhile started to up their game and their strong forwards started to make yardage. Then with only a couple of minutes to go till the end of the first half Bandon got a try of their own under the posts despite some gallant Ballincollig defensive play. The conversion was taken and the half ended with Bandon 7 to 5 up.
Ballincollig Rugby Football Club extends our condolences to our Hon. Secretary Trevor Dineen and his family on the sad passing of his mother, Eileen Dineen, on January 24th.
Reposing at O’Connor Bros Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge. Rosary on Tuesday evening at 6.45pm followed by removal to the Church of the Ascension, Gurranabraher. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.
May she rest in peace.
Highfield were the visitors to Tanner’s main pitch for this Sunday morning fixture with a near full attendance from the Collig 13’s.
Highfield kicked off and from then Collig dominated the half with the forwards committed to rucks and mauls in numbers which provided the backs with an endless supply of ball which was then fluidly moved through the hands to our wingers. This was balanced by stiff defence which stopped Highfield with the small amount of possession they had in the half.
It was impressive to watch and entertaining and rewarded suitably with 3 tries and 1 conversion to no reply. Tries were by Paraic O’Keeffe and 2 by Patrick Kelly and the conversion by Shane Buckley.
With changes made at half time the guys kept up the pressure but Highfield had raised their game and produced a more consistent display to test Collig.
Liam McGarry got in for a try to maintain his good record. Midway through the half a Highfield player produced a magical weaving run from the halfway line which resulted in a try, and so the second half ended 1-1, 4-1 in total to Collig.
Special mention to Oisin O’Grady who excelled in the new position at centre and also Chris Moran who had some great runs and deserved a try but just fell short.
The team was well captained by Pairic O’Keeffe leading by example and we look forward to the next fixture to be arranged.
Well done all.
Training continues next Wednesday at 6.30.
Here are the fixtures for this weekends Minis and Youths teams. Please contact the relevant coaches for meeting times, travel information etc:
U7s – Training 10am Tanner Park
U8s – Match in Mallow. KO at 10.15am
U9s – Match in Mallow. KO at 10.15am
U10s – Match in Kinsale. KO at 10.00am
U11s – Match in Mallow. KO at 10.15am
U12s – Match in Kinsale. KO at 10.00am
U13s – Match in Clonakilty
U14s – Match in Clonakilty