Results | Bruff Rugby Football Club

The U18’s had to battle hard to earn an 18-15 victory over a dogged Young Munsters team in the league on Sunday. Bruff trailed 10-5 at half time with the Bruff try coming from the lively open side flanker Conor Fitzpatrick.

Bruff’s Munster Clubs Captain Dylan Reeves-Wasik made it 10-10 shortly after the restart with a try before a determined Yng Munsters team went back into the lead 15-10. But Bruff showed their metal and dug deep to grind out the win. Jack O Grady was at the end of a great team try with only minutes remaining. The conversion was missed but Kevin McManus made up for it in style by slotting a penalty with less than 5 minutes on the clock to win the game for Bruff

Squad- Kevin McManus, Dean O’Shea, Odhran Ring, Thomas Breen, Darren Kennedy, Matthew Lockhart O’Dea, Tadgh Leddin, Brady Day, Thomas Quigley, Darragh Moore, Cian Mulqueen, Fearghal Cooke, Gareth Cooke, Conor Fitzpatrick, Simon Divilly, Jack Fitzgerald, Brian Bulfin, David Crofton Young, David Moloney, Cian Clifford, John Bulfin, Jack O’Grady, Dylan Reeves- Wasik, Niall Byrne , Sean Hartigan ,Adam Sheehy ,Cormac Daly ,Aaron Daly ,Lorcan Hayes

The U16’s travelled to Newcastle West on Sunday knowing that they needed a big performance to keep their 100% record intact. NCW have being going very well in the league and have been very strong at home in particular. Bruff got off to the perfect start and lead 10-3 at half time, with trys from Danny Gleeson & Martin Carew. Bruff added 2 more try’s in the 2^nd half from Mikey O Grady & Captain Liam Cunningham with John Bateman adding a conversion. The game finished 22-10 to Bruff.

The 16’s face table toppers Young Munsters at home next weekend and know they have some improving to do if they are to keep their 5 game winning streak unblemished

Squad, U16s Callum Winship, Jamie Carey, Michael O’Grady, John Bateman, Jason Fitzgibbon, David Carroll, Martin Carew, Liam Cunningham, Jack O’Malley, Donnacha McCarthy, Jerry O’Dea, Daniel Gleeson, Bradley Riordan, Michael O’Donovan, Joseph O’Connell, Niall Breen, James Hanly, Seamas Bulaeir, Gearoid Moynihan, Declan Kenny, Mark Hanly, Shea Dunworth , Jamie McCarthy , Jack Houlihan, Jack O Connell, Sean McCarthy & Jonathon Fitzpatrick.

The U15’s beat Thomond 24 – 12. Four try’s two conversions to two tries and one conversion, scores for Bruff from No8 Dylan o leary 2 trys, Joe Johnston 2trys . And 1 conversion each from Joe Johnston and Adam O Dwyer.

The game was played in heavy fog, it was a good team performance again, against a tough Thomond team.

The U13s lost to UL Bohs and the u14s were beaten by Old Crescent

The 1st XV were away to Cork Con on Saturday night in the ¼ final of the MSC. The last time the 2 teams met at this stage of the competition was in 2010 when Bruff emerged victorious on a score line of 11-5.

Unfortunately history was not to repeat itself in Temple hill on Saturday as the boys lost out on a score line of 30-8.

Bruff were down 18-8 at half time with Cons running in 3 tries and landing 2 penalties. Bruff replied with a Penalty from Paul Downes and a Try from No 8 Danny Keogh. Bruff played a lot of good rugby in the closing 10 minutes of the opening half and were unlucky not to be closer at the break.

Bruff defended well in the 2^nd half but were unable to hold Cons out for the full 40 mins with Cons running in 2 more tries before full time was blown.

Team was: 1.Stephen Foster 2.Johnny Clery 3.Keith Laffan 22.Barry Laffan 5.Tom O’ Dwyer 6.Mike Cooke 7.Mike Carroll 8. Danny Keogh 9.Tony Cahill 10.Paul Downes 11.Declan Bannon 12.Garry Leonard 13.Sean Darcy 14.Robbie Finn 15.David O Grady 16.Brendan Keogh 17.Timmy Quirke 18. Ger O’Connell 19. Andrew White 20 Darragh Mulcahy 21 Tommy Carroll 22 Jake Considine

The seniors now turn their attention back to the UBL as they return to action next Saturday the 6^th December at home in Kilballyowen at 2.30. Wanderers are the visitors in this vital clash as we try to stay in touch with the leaders in the league. Please come out and support your local club. The game will finish at 4pm so there will be plenty of time for anyone travelling to Thomond park to make the start of the Munster game. 🙂

There were 2 underage games played in Bruff on Sunday. The u14’s were beaten in their top of the table clash with Richmond.

The u15’s had a 20-7 win over Garryowen. The Bruff pack were immense giving a great performance of character and teamwork. There were trys on the day for Conor Godfrey & Dylan O Leary (2). Joe Johnstone kicked 5 pts, landing 1 Penalty and a conversion

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.

The Bruff Womens team that were narrowly beaten by Richmond at the weeknd

Womens Rugby

In a Bruising game played on Sunday, the ladies team were beaten 12-7 by Richmond in the second round of the league. The Bruff scores coming for an Eileen O Gorman try which was converted by Catherine Quinn. This was the women’s team’s first outing in a 15 a side game and great credit should go to all involved with this squad. The team has been a few years in the making and the tireless work of all involved is beginning to pay off as player numbers increase season after season.

The women’s team are still looking to recruit players. If you are interest in playing you can contact the ladies on FB @ https://www.facebook.com/BruffWomensRugby or check Bruffrfc.com for contact details.

Squad Audrey Dempsey, Aoife O’Sullivan, Eileen O’Gorman, Grainne Hayes, Leah Ryan, Catherine Quinn, Katie Lynch, Holly West, Breda Cahill, Ineke Spratt, Niamh Gleeson, Niamh Raleigh, Eilis O’Sullivan, Emma Bowler, Heidi Van Schayk, Danielle Nash, Noreen Sheedy, Tracy Hayes, Fiona Cahill, Elaine Taylor

Underage Results

The U18’s had a 26-16 win on Sunday in a friendly away to Cashel. Bruff try scorers were Dylan Reeves-Wasik, & Jack O Grady. Kevin McManus was on kicking duties landing a number of conversions.

The U16’s were off last weekend. They will have training Thursday night with a game away to Garryowen on Sunday time TBC

Also Played on Sunday the u14’s had a convincing 36-7 win over UL/Bohs in Annocothy. Bruff scored 6 try’s on day and also kicked 3 conversions, with the try’s coming from Frank McNamara, Michael O Halloran, Paudie Mulcahy & Darragh McNamara. Sam Cronolly kicked 2 conversions & Killian O Shea chipped in with the final kick. There was a man of the match display from captain & hooker Dara Browne. Other notable displays from Mark Fitz and Niall Kelly in Defence and up front Shane Dwane, Brendan Gleeson and Tim Lyons provided the platform for the rest of the team to work from. Bruff are now joint leaders in the league on maximum points after 4 game scoring over 160 points and conceding just 17. There is a top of the table clash in two weeks when joint leaders Presentation/Richmond are the visitors to Kilballyowen.

This is bound to be a cracker of a game so please come out and support this fantastic group of young guys.

Bruff Rugby Football Club

Underage Reports W/E 30th Nov

MSC Result

Underage results W/e 23rd Nov

Adult Rugby Round up w/e 16th Nov

Womens and underage results w/e 9th nov