Killarney RFC News Update 31st of March, 2015:

Minis:

We are almost at the end of another hugely successful season. With only two sessions remaining, we are planning to have our now famous end of season party/medal presentation on Saturday, the 11^th of April next. This is a great day for all involved in the minis section of Killarney RFC. It has been a very busy season and we are looking forward to planning for next season in our new home in Aghadoe! Training continues next Saturday between 10:30 and 12:00.

 

South Kerry (U18’s):

West Munster Under 18s Cup, South Kerry v Tralee – South Kerry travelled to play Tralee in the West Munster under 18s cup on Saturday 28^th March. The tournament is a round robin series this year and this match would be the decider. A strong wind was blowing and Tralee winning the toss elected to make first use of it. South Kerry started well and attacked from the kick off but couldn’t translate territory into points. On Tralee’s first visit to the South Kerry half, they won a penalty in front of the posts which was converted for a 3-0 lead. South Kerry resumed attacking but a long relieving kick from Tralee turned defence into attack and saw another penalty awarded but the kick went wide. A further Tralee attack ended with them being awarded a scrum on the away 22. From this, Tralee attacked wide to score on the right wing for an unconverted try. The half time score was 8-0 to the home team. South Kerry would have to make use of the wind if they were to recover the deficit

Tralee started well and pressed but a long relieving kick saw South Kerry gain territory. Kyle Griffin executed a great steal and carried to the home 22. Tralee were penalised in front of the posts and Neil O’Brien landed the kick to get South Kerry on the score board. On South Kerry’s next attack Kevin O’Sullivan was just short of the line and the ball was lost forward in grounding. The pressure remained on the Tralee line however and finally Danny O’Sullivan crashed over on the right and with conversion missed left the match tied up at 8-8. The game ebbed and flowed then with both sides striving for victory. Tralee were awarded a penalty on the 10 metre line which was kicked to touch on the away 22. South Kerry fingertips brought the lineout ball back to Liam King who kicked a long relieving kick down the field and the chase was on. The Tralee defence fumbled the ball and incredibly the ball sat up for the onrushing Liam King who took off towards the posts crashing over just to the right of the upright as he was tackled. The conversion by Neil O’Brien made it 15-8 to South Kerry with just 3 minutes remaining. Tralee attacked strongly and were stopped in 2 attacks by strong tackling particularly by Rossa Foley. A scrum was awarded to South Kerry inside their 22 which after two resets was secured and kicked out of play for the final whistle. Cue great celebrations by the visitors!! A great clean game by both sides and first trophy win for many of the South Kerry players. Man of the match was Kyle Byrne who was tireless for the cause but all players gave it everything to bring back the cup.

Thanks to all the supporters who turned up to cheer on the team and thanks to the whole squad for their great enthusiasm. No match at Easter weekend but planning for 2 challenge games before the South Munster shield final.

 

The South Kerry team just before their big match V Tralee, last weekend. Well done guys!

 

Bag packing for Habitat Ireland – THIS SATURDAY:

The club is bag packing for Habitat Ireland a charity that provides homes for families and homeless in Ireland. We need to recruit packers from the age of 12 upwards and the more adults we have the better it is. We will start at 11:00 am this Saturday 4th April. We will run tills up to 8pm depending on requirements and availability and Tesco’s. Contact Mike Fuller on 087 6489628 or Anne Clifford on 087 2229039. All proceeds are shared 50-50 on the day.

 

Tag Rugby 2015:

Tag Rugby will make a welcome return to Killarney in 2015! Starting back on the 5th of May, this years tag will take place once again at Killarney Community College. It was agreed that a pre payment of €50 could be made or exceptions could pay €5 on the night.

After the first 2-3 weeks intro period we insist on all players having:

–        Tag shorts and material tags

–        Application/registration completed and paid up (applications include disclaimer)

–        Aware of available personal injury insurance is required to cover personal injury claims (some info will be given at application)

For further details contact Mike Fuller at 087:6489628.