Weekend Match Reports October 12th & 13th
U18.5
Killorglin vs Castleisland was the fixture for the second round of conference 2 in the u18.5 Pan Munster.
Killorglin were first off the mark with a penalty from Shogie O’Sullivan. Castleisland replied soon after with a well worked try out wide and with the conversion missed the visitors led by 5-3. Castleisland scored another unconverted try before the half and by 7. They were to get another score in the second half and converted this time to lead 17 -3. Killorglin finally got to play some rugby and rounded off the game with a good try from captain Cormac Doyle. Final score was 17 – 8 and a positive end to the game with the home side not giving up until the last play
Seniors
Munster Junior League Div 3
Killorglin 25 Scariff 5
First home league game of season saw Killorglin start strongly but held back through concession of 5 penalties in first 6 minutes. When able to launch a proper attack, Killorglin scored a try through Timmy Lynch with conversion by Luke O’Shea. No further score until on the stroke of half-time Scariff scored an unconverted try for half time score of 7-5.
Killorglin played against the wind in second half and increased their lead through 2 penalties by Luke O’Shea. Now dominating all play Killorglin added 2 more tries through Kevin Courtney and Seamus Doyle with first converted by Luke O’Shea. Killorglin showed great defense all day but will need to improve discipline in future games to keep the winning run going.