Blackrock College made it three wins from their opening three games after defeating UL Bohemian in the AIL Women’s competition on Saturday.
Railway Union closed the gap to the top four leaders to just four points after their narrow victory over Old Belvedere. Suttonians defeated Galwegians to send them top of the Conference Competition while there were also wins for Wicklow and Ballincollig.
UL Bohemian 22-31 Blackrock College, Saturday 29th January, UL Arena,
Rock secured a vital bonus point victory over UL Bohemians today to remain top of the table after the opening three fixtures. Blackrock tries came courtesy of Emma Hooban, Maeve Óg O’Leary and two from Michelle Claffey to seal the vital win for the league leaders. Eimear Considine and Clodagh O’Halloran were on the scoresheet for UL Bohemian, but it wasn’t enough to stop Rock. UL Bohs’ face Railway Union next while Blackrock College take on Old Belvedere.
Railway Union 11-10 Old Belvedere, Saturday 29th January, Willow Lodge.
Railway Union bounced back from last week’s defeat with an important victory over Old Belvedere. Lindsay Peat’s first half try and six points from the boot of Nicole Caughey proved to be the difference in the tight affair. Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird did reduce the deficit for Belvo late in the second period but are now sitting in last place of the top four’s competition and with a trip to Stradbrook next, Belvo will have it all to do.
Ballincollig 22-10 Cooke, Saturday 29th January, Tanner Park.
Collig made it three wins from three in the conference competition and moved to second place with the home victory. Clare Coombes got her second try in as many games for Ballincollig with Heather Kennedy, Sinead O’Reilly and Roisin Ormond completing the win. Teah Maguire did add a try to Cooke’s tally, but they are still in search of their first conference competition win.
Malone 12-13 Wicklow RFC, Saturday 29th January, Gibson Park, 5pm.
Wicklow found their first victory since before the Christmas break after coming from behind to defeat the Ulster side at Gibson Park. Malone led 12-10 at half time thanks to tries from Sophie Armstrong and Shirelle Wilson. Emma Curran was on the scoresheet for Wicklow in the first half, but it was Beth Roberts’ second half penalty which completed the win for the Ashtown Lane outfit. Wicklow face Cooke next while Malone travel to Crowley Park to take on Galwegians.
Suttonians 26-19 Galwegians, Saturday 29th January, JJ McDowell Memorial Grounds.
Both sides came into this weekend’s game tied at the top of the AIL Conference Competition but it’s Suttonians who find themselves at the summit of the table after a comprehensive victory over Galwegians. Suttonians did survive a late, second half scare from Wegians to hold out for the bonus point win. Catherine Martin, Carrie O’Keefe and two tries from Emily McKeown proved to be too much for Wegians and cemented Suttonians place as league leaders. Wegians host Malone next while Suttonians take on Ballincollig at Tanner Park.
Luke Delaney
Luke is a final year Journalism student in DCU. He is a Sports Reporter for Wicklow People Sport and FinalWhistle.ie.