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Senior Boys Rugby

Back Row (L-R): Michael McKeon-Boyle, Tiwani Akinlabi, Colin Smith, Paul Galligan, Isaac Wilson, Adam Smyth, Philip Speares, James
Crosfield, Ciarán Flynn. Middle Row (L-R): Ruairi O’Connor, Paul Young, Michael Wilson, James Stewart, Christopher Keyes, Daniel
Williamson, Mr Plunkett, Michael Nzewi. Front Row (L-R): Philip Pollock, James O’Reilly, Joshua Cherry, Andrew McNally, William Ebbitt

SENIOR BOYS RUGBY

Rugby training began in late October when local coach completed our scoring but it was our inability to take our try
Niall Patterson put us through our paces assisted by Mr. scoring chances that made the difference.
Poulton. When Niall felt we were ready, Mr. Plunkett Our third and final match was against Breiffni Collage on
organised a game against Monaghan Collegiate. On a very the local rugby club pitch. This time we scored two tries by
wet day, our boys played well but a bigger and stronger Karl Heaslip and Michael Nzewi. Both tries were converted
Collegiate side won out on a 24 points to 7 points score line.
leaving the Royal 14-5 winners.
It was back to more training and a rematch eight weeks This was a great way to finish the year and hopefully we
later. This time it was much closer with a 20-9 score line can continue to progress in the 2015-2016 season.
reflecting our improvement. 3 Joshua Cherry penalties

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