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NORFC Juvenille Section - Fixtures List 2008 - 2009
Underage Update 7th December 2008 Under 18s This week’s under 18s match was cancelled as Clanwilliam were unable to field a team. Nenagh were therefore awarded a 'walkover'. Under 16 East Munster League
Nenagh Ormond 46 Dungarvan 12
The Nenagh U16 team had a welcome return to form last weekend in an entertaining game against a spirited Dungarvan side. Nenagh were very quickly on the score sheet, when from the kick off the ball was moved wide and the impressive Cathal Carey outsprinted the Dungarvan defence to score in the corner. Nenagh’s ability to move the ball wide at pace was a feature of the game and they proceeded to score 6 additional tries during the first half. There were some memorable scores from both forwards and backs , one in particular from Arron Nevin is worth mentioning where, he showed great judgement close to the line to score in a manner reminiscent of the many scored by his uncle in the past. To their credit the Dungarvan team continued to take the game to Nenagh and got in for two scores either side of half time, the final word however rested with the Nenagh men when Captain Ronan Murray crossed near the posts to close out the game in the final quarter. Overall a very impressive and entertaining game from the Nenagh side, however they need to bring a higher level of consistency to their performances if they are to deliver silverware this year. Team R Hayes, T McNamara, K Keogh, C Whelan, C Gleeson, D White, K Seymour, R Murray, A Nevin, D Quinn, M McNamara, K Kennedy, C Carey, E Darcy, A Collins, K Flaherty, J Flaherty, B Sherlock, D Cottam, A Cummane, D Walsh, E Maher. The under 13s played Scariff last weekend. Nenagh won 25 – 7 The under 14s game against Thurles which was to be played on Sunday morning last was called off due to the pitch being unplayable. The under 16s are away to Thurles on Sunday next and the under 13s are away to Kilkeacle, also on Sunday
Underage Update 30th November 2008
All underage games called off last weekend due to the ‘Christmas Card’ weather..
This weekend's fixtures as follows:
U18 - Home to Clanwilliam - League – Sunday at 11am. U16 - Home to Dungarvan - League – Sunday at 11am. U14 - To be confirmed at training
We would like to thank all who helped out in the ‘Bag Packing’ in Tesco last weekend which was organised to raise funds for the Underage and Ladies sections of the club. A special thanks to Fergal Healy who coordinated the event and to Tesco for facilitating it.
Underage Update 22nd November 2008 Under 18s
Cashel - 10 Nenagh Ormond - 20
Nenagh continued their winning ways with a hard-fought victory away to Cashel in the east Munster League on Sunday last. Nenagh started brightly but Cashel were the first to score with a breakaway try following sustained Nenagh pressure. This was converted, and followed immediately by a penalty. Nenagh replied with a good try from Sean Hayes, to leave the score at 10 - 5 to the hosts at the break. Nenagh upped the tempo after the interval and scored further tries through David Cleary and Rory Whelan (2) to run out winners in the end. Best for Nenagh were Sean Hayes, Damian Cahalan (Captain), Keith Purcell and Rory Whelan who really stamped his class on the game when introduced as a sub in the second half.
UNDER 16's
Cashel - 14 Nenagh Ormond - 7
Nenagh went down to their second League defeat against Cashel on Sunday last. In a game played in driving wind and rain, Nenagh took the game to the hosts, but were unlucky to ship two soft tries against the run of play. Nenagh did score a fine try through Cathal Carey but this was not enough on the day. This young team is showing great potential, and will improve through some hard work on the training field in the next few weeks. Next Sunday's home fixture against Kilfeakle, the only unbeaten team in the group, takes on greater significance now. All support welcome
Under 14s Under 14s travelled to Clonmel on Sunday last and were beaten 20 – 10 in the East Munster Cup. This week they play Kilfeakle at home, kick-off 11am on Sunday morning
Under 13s Under 13s were away to Carrig-on-Suir on Sunday last and came away winners. Well done to all.
Under 8s & 10s & 12s The under 12s had a great day out in Croke Park on Saturday when they attended the Ireland V Argentina game which of course had the added attraction of a Nenagh man in the squad. Nenagh hosted the under 8s, 10s and 12s from UL Bohs and Kilfeakle in a Blitz on Sunday morning last. Next week’s fixture will be notified at training during the week.
Fundraising This weekend we will be ‘bag packing’ in Tesco. All parents who have received notification sheets please return them, with your preferred time filled in, at training this week. Anybody who has not received a sheet and who is available to help out please contact, Fergal Healy or Kieran O’ Brien or John Gleeson on 086 8566210,or let your child’s coach know at training.
Underage Update 15th November 2008 UNDER 18's: Waterpark - 10 Nenagh Ormond - 13 (East Munster League)
Nenagh made the long journey to Waterford city on Sunday to play their old rivals Waterpark RFC in their fourth league outing of the
current campaign, and came away with a well deserved win on a scoreline of
13 points to 10. Dean Wallace. The team continued this pressure rugby both in attack and defence, spending most of the first twenty minutes in the Waterpark half. They were soon rewarded with a try from John O’Dowd, with the conversion attempt just coming back off the crossbar. At this stage, Nenagh were in complete control, and were bossing the game, led from the front by an immense physical display from the pack, and controlled defence from the backline. Another strong drive which saw excellent interplay between the backs and forwards, saw Sean Hayes get over for Nenagh’s second try with about 10 minutes to go in the first half, which had Nenagh smelling victory. But credit to this great Waterpark team,
they rallied late on
in the first half to score a try of their own, to leave the scores 13 – 5 at
half time. by the team from Tipperary. But Nenagh matched them on all fronts, and had the chance to extend the lead within the first five minutes of the new half when awarded a penalty in front of the posts. Instead they spurned this opportunity, and went for the killer try, but were held up just short by resolute Waterpark defending. The remainder of the game was a hard fought battle around midfield, with the Nenagh defence standing strong throughout. Just on the stroke of full time, Waterpark got in at the corner for the last score of the game, and with the conversion missed, the
referee blew for full time, much to the delight of the Nenagh
players and management. that the management team have been in place, and it is extremely difficult to pick out any players individually, for this was truly a complete team performance from 1 to 19. The team have now set a standard which they must work hard to maintain for the remainder of the season,
and if they can do so, there is not doubt that
there is silverware on the horizon, to add the East Munster cup which they
lifted last season.
Damian Cahalan (Capt.),
Rory Whelan and Eddie Gleeson
UNDER 16's: Waterpark - 17 Nenagh Ormond - 12 (East Munster League) Nenagh made the long trip to Waterford on Sunday morning and were very unlucky not to take the spoils in this closely fought encounter. On a pitch where the wind and the hill favored Nenagh in the first half , the Ormond’s were quickly into their stride and were rewarded after 5 minutes when Kevin Keogh forced his way over from a ruck close to the Waterpark line. Nenagh were well on top in the first quarter with the forwards producing their best display so far this season and the backs running the ball at every opportunity. Darragh Quinn added another try at the mid way point of the half after a clever chip and winning the race for the touchdown.With the successful conversion Nenagh led 12-0 and Waterpark were in disarray. However the home side gained territory in the second quarter and after Nenagh had failed to clear their lines, they were rewarded with a penalty which was duly converted and left the score 12-3 to Nenagh at the break. Waterford took the game to Nenagh in the third quarter and scored two quick tries to leave the score 17-12 with 15 minutes remaining. At this point Nenagh re asserted but despite good territory and ample possession they could not penetrate the Waterpark defense for the equalizing score. Overall this was a very promising performance by a talented U 16 squad, which if built upon will ensure Nenagh will be involved in the knockout stages of the competition.
PANEL: R Cooney, T McNamara, K Keogh, C Gleeson, C Whelan, D White, K Seymour, R Murray, A Nevin, A Collins, G McNamara, D Quinn, E Darcy, S Kennedy, D Walsh, B Sherlock, K O’Flaherty, K Kennedy, R Hayes, A Cummane, M Tuite, J O Flaherty, D Cottam, E Maher.
UNDER 14's: Nenagh Ormond - 5 Fethard - 7 (East Munster League)
Nenagh were unlucky to lose to a strong Fethard side at home on Sunday last. The weather conditions had a big impact on proceedings. Nenagh's try was scored by Jonathan Hayes from a drive by the forwards. Next week sees us away to Clonmel in the League. It is hoped to have a Friendly for the Under 13's also - more details at training.
UNDER 8s, 10s AND 12s Our Mini Section travelled to Thomond RFC on Sunday last and gave a great display of rugby in each grade. Next weekend they will be at home to UL Bohemians on Sunday morning in Lisatunny. Kick-off times will be confirmed at training.
Underage Update 8th November 2008 Nenagh Ormond Mini Section
Last weekend all underage fixtures were cancelled due to the weather conditions. Fixtures for next weekend are as follows: Under 14s, 16s and 18s are all in League action, Under 16s and 18s are away to Waterpark Under 14s are at home to Fethard Times will be notified at training. Training continues as normal:
8s, 10s & 12s - Thursday, 6pm, Tyone Under 13s & 14s - Wednesday & Friday, 7pm, Tyone Under 16s - Tuesday & Friday, 7pm, Lisatunny Under 18s & 20s - Friday, 7.30, Tyone
Underage Update 2nd November 2008 Nenagh Ormond Mini Section The Under 8 & Under 10 teams travelled to Cashel RFC on Sunday last. All played very well and had a great run out. The U12 teams travelled to Young Munster's RFC and played in a Blitz which included, Young Munster's RFC, St.Sennans RFC & Estuary RFC. Nenagh Ormond won all their games. Well done to all. The under 8s, 10s and 12s play UL Bohemians at home at Ormond Park on Sunday morning next 9th November Please check start times with coaches at training.
Under 13's: Cashel - 0 Nenagh Ormond – 26 Nenagh produced a confident display to run out comfortable winners against Cashel on Sunday last. Nenagh scored two tries in each half through Daniel Purcell and Aaron Hayes in the first half and Joseph Knight and Killian Gleeson in the second. Killian was also successful with three conversations. This was a very good display from Nenagh and all the team played well on the day. Next week the attention switches to the Under 14's who have a home League game against Kilfeakle.
Under 16's:
Bruff - 25 Nenagh Ormond - 10 Sunday last. This game was contested by two evenly matched sides however Bruff’s better use of possession and control of territory won out on the day. Bruff lead by 2 ties to nil at half time after dominating the first half hour of play. They dominated territory during this period with their pressure eventually telling with two scores late in the half. The second half was a more open game with Nenagh conceding an early try, but then responding with two well taken scores by Cronan Gleeson and Thomas McNamara. However Bruff finished the stronger with some dubious refereeing decisions allowing them in for two late scores. Overall this was an entertaining game but Nenagh have a lot to work on before taking the field against Kilfeakle in next week’s fourth round league encounter.
Under 18's: Nenagh Ormond - 17 Kilfeakle - 14 Nenaghs U-18 League campaign continued with a home game to Kilfeacle on Sunday. This was a thrilling match which finished with a scoreline of 17 points to 14, in favour of the home team.
Whelan (our Munster representatives) led the way with some storming runs which saw the Kilfeacle defence on the back foot for much of the first half. The pressure paid off after 10 minutes when Whelan got in for a try, to give the home team a 5 nil lead. With their heads in front, Nenagh now began to spread the ball wide, and continued their good form with some great offloading between backs and forwards. Continued pressure saw Nenagh play much of the first half in the Kilfeacle half, and they were rewarded with a second try after 25 minutes when Dean Wallace got over for a try, which he then converted from a difficult angle. At 12 nil behind, Kilfeacle were spurred into action, and played some good rugby for the last 10 minutes of the half. Nenagh defended well, with Sean Hayes in particular putting in some crunching tackles, ably assisted in the backline by Sean Fogarty, John O’Dowd, James Holland and Michael Long. However, Kilfeacle’s pressure paid off, when they got in for a try just before the break to leave the scores 12 points to 7 at half time.
and forwards then capitalized on this by mounting attack after attack on the Kilfeacle line. This sustained pressure eventually paid off when the home team got over for another try from Paudie Maxwell. As the game drew to a close, and concentration levels dropped a little, Kilfeacle got over fro a converted try from a quick tap penalty, which left the scores at 17 – 14, with 4 minutes remaining. Nenagh regained their composure, and a strong defensive display ensured that the points were secured.
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