The Ballincollig RFC Ladies Team made headlines, even on a national level, after winning the All Ireland Plate Final against Cill Dara.
Ballincollig defeated Cill Dara 10-7. Skipper Ger Gallahue scored Ballincollig’s try and Lizzie Kelly kicked a conversion and a penalty to bring the trophy back to Tanner Park for the first time since 2006.
Well done to anybody involved in the team, especially to the coach Herbie Geary.
Dear Ballincollig RFC Friends and Supporters,
The Club has organized a 53 Seater Bus to bring the 1st XV Ballincollig RFC to the away match again Carrick-on-Suir RFC.
This allows us to bring up to about 25 supporters, willing to travel with the team, with us and save back home again.
The Bus will leave at Ballincollig RFC on Sunday, 16th March, at 10.30 AM (Kick off : 02.30 PM) and we expect to be back at the club by 9 PM the latest.
Supporters who chose to jump on the team bus are asked to contribute 10,- € towards the cost of the bus.
(Please text to 0879590623 if you want to join the team on the bus.)
Ballincollig was host to the Claire side Scariff RFC on Sunday 09.02.2014.
The visitors traveled far only to see their highest defeat in this season yet.
Brian O’Mahony got the opening score after just 3 minutes while the conversion was missed.
Kevin Doyle went over for the second try of the match just 7 minutes later and missed his own conversion.
Another 4 minute later we saw another very good interplay among the backs which saw Dave Power going over for his first try of the match, Kevin Doyle converting this time around.
Ballincollig was penalized for being offside just in front of the posts and in their 22, Scariff took the chance and converted the resulting kick after 18 minutes of play.
The scrum was dominated by Ballincollig RFC, as was the lineout in fact. The home side once again drove over the ball in a scrum and Denis Casey had a clear line break from the a ruck and going over for his try in the 21st minute.
Ballincollig RFC kept on being the dominating side and again it was the backs department who showed lovely hands, seeing Dave Power going over for his second try under the up-rights, Kevin Doyle once again added the extras.
Just 3 minutes later we saw Danny Gleeson going over the white wash with strength and 2 defenders hanging off him, while Kevin Doyle added the extras once again.
Our captain Shane Kavanagh scored the 7th try just on the brink of half time, with Kevin Doyle converting again. This left the team on 43 – 3 in favor for the home side.
The second half was a bit slower in the end, lots of knock-ons, forward passes and penalties interrupted the play on numerous occasions and disrupted an until then flowing game. It was after 13 minutes into the second half when Dave Power tapped a quick penalty at the opposition 5 meter line, spotted a gap in the defense and made it count for his 3rd try of the match.
Another well executed lineout got a rolling maul going which was driven over the line and Danny Gleeson grounding the ball for his second try in the 59th minute.
It took the hosts another ten minutes, but then we saw another beautiful interplay among the backs in narrow space, while Richard Dineen saw the better of the defenders in the 70th minute and going over for a 58 -3 score line.
Denis Casey competed legally in an opposition ruck at center field and kicking the ball free far behind the attackers, David Lucey and Andy Coughlan were chasing the ball while beating 2 defenders in speed, kicking it forward twice, right underneath the posts, when Dave Lucey picked it up and dived it over for the 11th try of the match. Kevin Doyle converted yet again when the referee blew the final whistle.
Full Time Result : Ballincollig RFC 65 – Scariff 3
Next up is Dungarvan, and Ballincollig has to travel to the Waterford side in search to continue the unbeaten run and to strengthen their position for promotion into Division, and therefore to win the League.
Ballincollig RFC will host an “old style Chicken Supper 80’s/90’s Night” on Saturday 18th January.
A DJ will play your favorites from the 80’s & 90’s from 9 PM until late.
Fancy Dress is optional, but the best costumes will win spot prizes.
There will also be a raffle with various sot prizes.
Tickets: 10,-€
Everyone is welcome to join a fun night out.
Brothers Sean, Orrain & Paul McGarry created a little bit of history in a recent match against Midleton. It was the first time that three brothers have lined out for the same Ballincollig team together. In addition, younger brother Liam lines out for the Ballincollig U12’s.
Congrats lads and well done!
Our Junior 3 had to travel to Fermoy RFC for the second encounter in the Munster Junior 3 League.
It was a hard fought match in which Derek White, Danny Gleeson and Bryan O’Keeffe scored a try each.
A conversion kicked by John Stevenson secured the win over the home side.
Full Time Result: Fermoy RFC 16 – Ballincollig RFC 17
This leaves the Ballincollig RFC Junior 3 team as leaders of the table at the moment.
The Junior 3 Team will continue against Youghal RFC at Tanner Park on the 13th October, kick off 12.00.
Your support would be most welcome.
Mini Rugby fixtures for the 2013/2014 season are now available.
We start the season with an away trip to Charleville on October 12th and finish up with our annual Trip to Tralee on April 26th.
Click here to download the full fixtures list >> BRFC MINI Fixtures 2013-2014
Ladies Bake Sale
Don’t forget the great Ballincollig Bake Sale hosted by the Ladies Team tomorrow from 10am to 1pm in the Clubhouse.
Ballincollig ladies team take on Young Munster in the second round of the All-Ireland League next Sunday at 1pm in Tanner Park. The ladies continue to build momentum following an excellent performance and away win against Shannon last week.
Lets get out there and support the Ladies on Sunday!!
West London RFC
- Welcome players of all levels moving to work or study in London.
- Competitive rugby and excellent post-match craic.
- Help with work, accommodation and networking.
Contact James O’Keeffe on 0044 7956 507 029
http://www.westlondonrfc.co.uk/
West London RFC
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Birkbeck Avenue,
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Ballincollig RFC would like to offer their deepest condolences to the family of Dan Leonard on his recent passing.
Lying in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. Removal on this Monday at 7pm to the Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen Road. Requiem mass on Tuesday at 11.00am. Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery.
May he Rest In Peace.