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Ulster Bank League Division 2B

The 1st XV met Richmond at home in Kilballyowen in the UBL on Friday night. The last competitive league meeting between these 2 sides was back on 2004 in what would be Bruffs last game in the Munster Junior league. Bruff made 1 change for the game with Paidi Kilcoyne reclaiming his place after a spell out due to injury.

The first score of the game came with just 3 minutes on the clock. Bruff had a scrum inside the visitors 22. No.8 Jake Considine picked and broke from the back , the ball went to deck and after a couple of quick plays the ball was moved to the backs. Dave O Grady made a telling brake and touched down just to the right of the Richmond post. Declan Bannon stood up and added the extras. Less than 10 minutes later Bannon was on the mark again knocking over a penalty to make it 10-0 to Bruff.

Bruff were to add 1 more try before Half time. With 25 minutes gone Tony Cahill took a quick tap penalty just outside the Richmond 22, the ball was moved quickly out to the right wing and O Grady was on hand to touch down for his 2^nd try of the evening which Bannon Converted.

The 3^rd try came shortly after the break. Richmond had the ball just inside the Bruff half of the field but some hard Bruff tackling forced a knock on which Bruff quickly turned into attack. The ball was kicked forward into the Richmond 22 and some good chase work from centre Sean Darcy was rewarded when Declan Bannon touched down to make it 22-0 to Bruff.

Things were looking very good for Bruff at this point but it was Richmond who were to take control of the game for the next 30 minutes. Brian Collins scored the first of 2 trys after 60 minutes after a Richmond lineout on the Bruff 5 metre line. Winger Stephen Collins added a 2^nd 5 pointer with 15 minutes left on the clock. Bruff were beginning to look nervous and had to battle hard to stop the Richmond momentum. Bruff got a lucky break on 37 minutes when Richmond were awarded a penalty 30 metres out from the Bruff line. The touch judge on the stand side of the field spotted foul play by a Richmond forward at the breakdown and the penalty was reversed. The kick to touch was missed and Richmond moved the ball into the middle of the field to set up another attack. Again the Bruff tackling was firm and the ball was eventually recovered by Bruff. Substitute out half Paul Downes put a long kick deep into the Richmond half and similarly to the 3^rd try the Bruff chase was excellent. Like in previous games Declan Bannon showed his soccer skills to put the ball over the Richmond try line for Mike Cooke who was in support to touch down for the bonus point try. The conversion was missed and the game ended 27-12 to Bruff.

Bruff are on the road to Tullamore next weekend in round 6 of the UBL. A supporters bus is being organised, please contact Mike on 0871386244 if you are interested in travelling.

Team was: 1.Davy Horan 2.Johnny Clery 3.Colm O’Sullivan 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.Darraagh Mulcahy 13.Sean Darcy 14.Paidi Kilcoyne 15.Brendan Deady 16.Brendan Keogh(75 min for C O Sullivan) 17.Ray Roche(51 min for D Horan) 18.Mike Cooke (43 min for G O Connell) 19.Mike Carroll(35 min for J Considine) 20.Paul Downes(51 min for D O Grady) 21.Tommy Carroll 23.Tom O’Dwyer 24.Eamon O’Dea

Bruff Out half Dave O Grady Who scored 2 trys

U20 Donal Walsh Trophy Section B

The under 20’s had to dig deep to grind out a 23-22 victory away to Young Munsters on Saturday. The Cookies were quick out of the blocks scoring 4 trys in the opening 30 minutes but only converting 1 which would prove costly in the end. Trailing 22-6 just minutes before half time Bruff rolled up the sleeves and worked the ball into the Yng Munsters 22. The ball was recycled and moved out the backline before out half Paul Downes slipped inside the on rushing defence to touch down. He added the conversion to his earlier 2 penalties to make the score 22-13 at H/T. The half time team talk looked pretty animated from the sidelines but whatever was said seemed to have the desired effect. The Bruff defence tightened up considerably and the aggression levels at the breakdown intensified. The Bruff front row seemed to be gaining the upper hand and the backrow of Laffan, O Dwyer and Mallon where getting their hands on the ball more often than in the opening 40.

The score remained the same until 20 minutes into the 2^nd half when after sustained Bruff pressure Tom O Dwyer picked from the base of a ruck to crash over for Bruff’s 2^nd try. Downes added the extras and it was now a 1 score game. With 10 minutes remaining Bruff were awarded a penalty just inside the half way line but the kick at goal dropped just short. Minutes later Bruff were awarded another penalty for not releasing the ball on the ground. This was an easier kick for Downes and he made no mistakes adding what would turn out to be the winning score. The Cookies did have 2 penalties in the last 5 minutes to win the game but both efforts drifted wide of the posts.

Bruff Team: Bruff 1-8, Shane Breen, Eamon O Dea, Brendan Keogh, James Keogh , Conor O’Dwyer, Robert Laffan, Niall Mallon, Thomas O’Dwyer 9-15 John Carew, Paul Downes, Gavin Reidy, Cian Tierney, Shane Doona, Liam Treacy, David O Grady Subs, Mikie Walsh, Anthony Neylon, Killian O Riordan, Killian Sheehan, David Dooley

Paul Downes who scored 18 points for the u20’s

Underage Results

The U18’s had a 57-10 win on Sunday against a combined UL Bohs/ Old Crescent team. Bruff try scorer’s, Dylan Reeves-Wasik, Conor Fitzpatrick, Jack Fitzgerald, Jack O Grady & Mattew O Dea. Kevin McManus was on kicking duties landing a number of conversions. There were also big performances from MOTM Sean Hartigan and Prop forward Brady Day.

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 had a comprehensive victory over an under-strength Thomond Side. Bruff try’s coming from Jamie Carey, Mike O Grady, John Bateman, Bradley Riordan, Gearoid Moynihan & Declan Kenny. John Bateman also landed a number of conversions.

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.

Also Played on Sunday in Bruff the u14’s beat Shannon 32-7, while the u15’s were beaten away by 31-10 also against Shannon.

Ulster Bank League Division 2B

DLSP Vrs Bruff

Bruff seniors recorded another great win in division 2B with a dogged victory over a well-disciplined home team. With the inclement weather making it very difficult for both teams, this was a victory ground out of hard work and never say die attitude. Bruff started the better team and after a 5 minute period of pressure were rewarded with a penalty which was missed to the right hand side of the posts by winger Declan Bannon. DLSP responded with a period of possession themselves and some great recovery work by centre Sean Darcy prevented DLSP scoring a try after 8 minutes. DLSP continued to pressure their visitors and remained inside the Bruff 22 until great defensive by Johnny Clery and Ger O’Connell saw Bruff clear their lines and move the play back to the half way line. On 24 minutes Bruff’s rhythm was disrupted with a leg injury to second row Ger O’Connell which saw the Knockainey man leave the field of play to be replaced by Mikey Cooke. Bruff once again won a penalty inside the DLSP half on 26 minutes but Declan Bannon was again unlucky to see it slide wide of the posts. Shortly after the first score of the game was recorded when DLSP, after winning 2 consecutive penalties to move the ball downfield, were successful with a kickable 3rd penalty to go 3-0 in front on 31 minutes. A response was required and to be fair to Brendan Deady’s charges they weren’t found lacking. DLSP were pinged on 38 minutes for offside allowing Bannon to draw the visitors level. Half time score was 3-3. A second substitution at half time saw Mike Carroll enter the fray for Jake Considine. Little did the watching crowd realise what a part both men would later play in the match. With no let up in the weather. moving the ball to the backs was proving increasingly difficult for both teams. Penalties were awarded to both teams over the opening 20 minutes of the second half without any change to the scoreboard. However the deciding moments of the game occurred after 65 minutes when DLSP were awarded a penalty on their left hand side, playing with a strong breeze the home supporters expected their team to got back in front but fortunately for Bruff it was missed, Then the reintroduction of Jake Considine and Davy Horan, who had been earlier substituted in the second half, added some needed impetus to the Bruff attack. On 68 minutes Bruff won a penalty to relieve the pressure on our defensive and after several phases prop Colm O’Sullivan made a great run into the DLSP 22, however the ball was coughed up and DLSP scrambled a clearance. As we entered the final minute with the score locked a 3-3, it appeared that the scoring was finished for the day but one last break into the DLSP 22 followed by sustained pressure with some great carries from Jake Considine and Danny Keogh lead the decisive score. A beautifully executed reverse flick pass from scrum half Tony Cahill to back rower Mike Carroll, saw him barrell over for the game’s only try. It was duly converted by Declan Bannon. Shortly afterwards the final whistle saw great scenes of joy from the visiting supporters who had travelled in great numbers. Bruff now move up one place to 7th and with 2 wins and a draw from 4 outings, it must be considered a very solid start to the new season.

*we’re glad to report that Ger o Connell has recovered from his injury and turned up on Sunday morning to coach the Bruff U9’s

Next up is Richmond in Kilballyowen next Friday night 7th Nov under lights. Kick off 7.30,

Team was: 1. Davy Horan 2. Johnny Clery 3. Colm O’Sullivan 22. Kevin Madigan 5. Ger O’Connell 6. Danny Keogh 7. Andy White 8. Jake Considine 9. Tony Cahill 10. Dave O’Grady 11. Shane Doona 12. Darragh Mulcahy 13. Sean Darcy 14. Declan Bannon 15. Brendan Deady 16. Ray Roche 17. Timmy Quirke 18. Mikey Cooke 19. Mikey Carroll 20. Tommy Carroll 21. Andrew Breen 22. Keith Laffan

U20 Donal Walsh Trophy Section B

The under 20’s were in action at home to NUIG-Corinthians on Saturday in the U20’s league. Bruff came into the game on the back of a league victory over UL Bohs and were hoping to carry on from where they finished the last day out. Unfortunately they came up against a fiercely determined and physically dominant side in the Galway men losing out on a score line of 31-7.

Bruff trailed 19-0 at half time conceding 2 try’s and 3 penalties in the opening 40. They did manage to reduce the lead to 19-7 15 minutes into the 2^nd half with a great team try. Full back Brian Fanning picked up a loose NUIG-Corinthians kick in his own half and returned it with a defensive splitting run back into the visitors 22. Bruff recycled at the break down a put the ball through a number of hands before Eamon O Dea finished with the touch down. But this was all Bruff would have to show for their efforts as the Galway side added a further 2 trys before full time.

Bruff Team: Bruff 1-8, Shane Breen, Mikie Walsh, Brendan Keogh, James Keogh , Conor O’Dwyer, Eamon O’Dea, Niall Mallon, Thomas O’Dwyer 9-15 John Carew, Graham Whelan, Killian O’Riordan, Darragh Fanning, Ciaran Ryan, Liam Treacy, Brian Fanning Subs, Eric Finn, Robert Laffan , Anthony Neylon, Jack Kirkby. James Guinea

Senior 2nds League North

In the senior 2nds League the J1 team lost out to Thomond on a score line of 31-13, Bruff had trys from Des Power, Marcus Mulvihill and a Penalty from Eoin Quinn. The 2nds now have a badly needed break for a few weeks. With up to 10 players out injured the 2nds can regroup and hopefully look forward to a good run in the league to come.

Bruff RFC u12s 2014 James Keating Champions

There were fantastic scenes in Bruff today as the Bruff u12’s team won out the James Keating Under 12 Mini Rugby Memorial tournament. This was the first time in 4 years that Bruff have won the competition, a tournament which is widely regarded as one of the hardest to win in Munster.

25 teams started the day with hopes of reaching the final but it was Bruff and Ennis that made it through to the decider. Bruff made it through in style without conceding a single try in the pool or knock out games. And this impressive record was not to be broken in the final winning out by 1 try to nil to a brave Ennis side. Bruff were captained to success by Shane Duggan who lead from the front all day.

Panel; James Burke, James Carroll, Lorcan Ryans, Timmy Dillon, Cian Tracey, Michael Leddin, David Leddin, Shane Duggan, Mikey Fitzgibbon, Josh Keating, Liam Kelliher, Mike Kelliher, John Lyons, Liam O Donnell & Morgan O Sullivan

Mentors; TJ Carroll, Tom Griffin, Tom Coleman, Ed Hennessy, Neil Ryans, John O Meara.

There was also a fantastic result in the Shield as a Bruff u11 team took the silverware beating beating Newport, Newcastlewest, Bruff U12B’s and Charleville in a thrilling final.. This is a fantastic achievement in itself as these young guys will be underage to play again next season

Bruff u11’s, Shield Winners

The final of the plate competition was won by Young Munsters.

Well done and thanks to all the clubs who continue to make this such a successful competition. It is a day out that lives long in the memory of all the young players involved

Bruff Bears,Bruff Cubs,Bruff Eagles,Bruff Stags,Ballina/Killaloe,Ballincollig,Cashel,Charleville,Clanwilliam,Ennis,Fethard & District,Garryowen,Kilfeacle,Nenagh,Newcastlewest,Newport,Old Crescent (2013-14 Winners),Richmond,Shannon,St. Marys,St. Senans,Thomond,UL Bohs,Young Munster

Bruff Rugby Football Club

UBL Bruff Vrs Richmond

Win for the u20’s

Underage Results W/E 1st/2nd Nov

Adult rugby roundup W/E 1st & 2nd Nov

James Keating Success for Bruff U12’s