Action from the u20’s
The u20’s play their first game of the new year tonight away to Old Crescent in the semi final of the North Munster league. The team’s have met twice already this season with Crescent coming out on top on both occasions. Since their last meeting in November Bruff have been on a roll winning back to back games over Garryowen and Nenagh. This promise’s to be a cracker
The game kicks off at 7.30 under lights in Rosbrien. All support is greatly appreciated .
A few shots from this game played under lights, Bruff won 18-13
U20’s Donal Walsh Trophy/NML
As expected Bruff & Garryowen u20’s dished up an exciting game in the u20’s Conference which doubled as a North Munster league fixture, played on Wednesday evening in Dooradoyle.
Bruff were slow to get into the game and trailed 6-0 early in the first half. Bruff made it 8-6 by half time with a try from Brian Fanning and a Penalty from Paul Downes.
Downes added another penalty shortly after h/t before Darragh Fanning added a second 5 pointer for Bruff. The try was converted and Bruff went into an 18-6 lead. Garryowen fought back with a converted try of their own but Bruff had enough left in the tank to see the game out, winning on a score line of 18-13.
1.Shane Breen 2. Mikie Walsh 3. Brendan Keogh 4. James Keogh 5. Adam O Brien 6. Eamon O’Dea 7. Niall Mallon 8. Thomas O’Dwyer 9. David O’Grady 10. Paul Downes 11. Gavin Riedy 12. Cian Tierney 13. Shane Doona 14. Liam Treacy 15. Brian Fanning 16. Christopher Casey 17. Alex McAuliffe 18. Robert Laffan 19. Daragh Fanning 20. John Carew 21. James Guina 22. Ciaran Ryan
Action for the u20’s game with Yng Munsters
The u20’s are in action tonight (Wednesday 3rd Dec) away to Garryowen in the U20’s league with a 7.3o ko. Bruff currently lie 5th in the table with Garryowen just 1 point behind in 6th.
Bruff have had 4 outings to date with 2 wins and 2 loses with the 2 wins coming against UL Bohs and Yng Munsters. Bruff are 6pts behind 4th placed Buccaneers with Bruff having 1 game less played.
The 20’s go into tonight’s game hurting from a lose to Old Crescent , a game they felt they should have got more out of. The top 5 in this side of the league go through to phase 2 of the competition so with both teams needing a win tonight’s game is sure to be a cracker .
| Day | Team | Competition | Opposition | Venue | Time |
| Wed 3rd Dec | u20’s | AIL/NML | Garryowen | Dooradoyle | 7.30 pm |
John O Connell left and Ger Foster who were part of a large travelling Bruff support on Saturday
Ulster Bank League Division 2B
Bruff Vrs Tullamore
It was a case of what could have been for the senior team who were away to Tullamore in the UBL league on Saturday. Bruff lead for most of the game but only had a losing bonus point to show for their efforts at the end of the 80 minutes. It was a fantastic game of flowing rugby played in ideal conditions in the Spollanstown venue in Co Offaly.
Cheered on by a large travelling support Bruff were quick to start and had a try after 6 minutes. A Tullamore scrum in the middle of the field was sent retreating causing an untidy pick for the home sides no. 9. Bruff openside Andy White was quick to pounce which caused the ball to squirt out. Scrumhalf Tony Cahill kicked the ball into the Tullamore 22 and good chase by the Bruff backs forced Tullamore into a rash clearance kick. The ever alert Bruff winger Declan Bannon picked up the ball and broke a number of tackles before releasing centre Darragh Mulcahy to score in the corner.
Tullamore didn’t waste much time and replied with a try of their own with 11 minutes on the clock to make the score 5-5. Bruff dominated territory and possession for the next 25 minutes and the pressure was rewarded on the 36 minute mark. Bruff were awarded a scrum on the Tullamore 5 metre line setting up a solid platform for No 8 Jake Considine to pick and drive. Bruff held on to the ball well and after a number of phases Captain Davie Horan borrowed under the Tullmore defence for the 5 pointer. That was the end of the scoring for the opening 40 making it 10-5 to Bruff at half time.
Action from the opening half
Tullamore pressed hard for the opening period of the second half but it was Bruff who were first to score. Bruff forced the home team into a knock on and from the resulting scrum out half Davie O Grady put in a huge relieving kick from the Bruff 10 metre line. Again the chase was excellent and Tullamore were forced into giving away a penalty in front of their own posts. Bruff winger Declan Bannon converted the chance to make it 13-5 Bruff.
Again Tullamore were quick to respond and added a converted try on 50 minutes to make it 13-12. On 55 minutes Bruff won a lineout on the Tullamore 10 Metre line. Blind side wing forward Danny Keogh made the hard yards before scrum half Tony Cahill made a cheeky dart around the Tullamore fringes. He released Davie O Grady who set up Paudie Kilcoyne to touch down under the posts. Deccie Bannon added the extras, 20-12 to Bruff. Tullamore again showed their grit and added and converted try on 58 minutes to make it 20-19.
Bruff’s last score of the game came on 72 minutes when a dominant Bruff maul was hauled down 30 metres from goal. Again Bannon stepped up and slotted the kick to make it 23-19 to Bruff.
But it was Tullamore who had the last say. With just 3 minutes left on the clock Tullamore were awarded a penalty which they kicked to touch. Bruff defended the maul well but were unable to stop the Tullamore forwards from crossing the white wash. The conversion was missed and the game finished 23-24 to the home team.
Team was: 1. Davy Horan 2. Johnny Clery 3. Timmy Quirke 22. Ger O’Connell 5. Kevin Madigan 6. Danny Keogh 7. Andy White 8. Jake Considine 9. Tony Cahill 10. Davy O’Grady 11. Declan Bannon 12. Darragh Mulcahy 13. Sean D’arcy 14. Paudie Kilcoyne 15. Brendan Deady 16. Keith Laffan 17. Mike Carroll 18. Mike Cooke 19. Olly White 20. Shane Doona
U20 Donal Walsh Trophy Section B
The u20’s were beaten 19-12 by Old Crescent in Bruff on Saturday. Paul Downes was the only Bruff scorer on the day kicking 4 penalties in a game which never got going for the home team.
Bruff are now on 10 points after 4 games, with 2 wins and 2 loses.