The Rugby Round-Up
U17 Boys Keep On Rolling Against Tuam
The Loughrea U17s extended their impressive league run on Thursday night with a dominant away performance against Tuam, sealing a comprehensive 5-56 victory. Building on their recent triumph over Gort, the Loughrea squad showed exceptional form, with contributions from across the team.
Heshan continued his scoring streak with a hat-trick, adding three tries to his season tally, while Jack Treacy followed up with a pair of tries. JJ Forde marked his debut in style, diving over for a memorable first try, while Bryan Crawford and Luca Walsh also found their way across the whitewash. The reliable Donal Nugent converted all ties, rounding off a perfect night with the boot.
Loughrea’s defense remained rock solid, limiting Tuam to a single try in a display that underlined both their scoring power and defensive discipline. This decisive win keeps the Loughrea U17s firmly on track in their league campaign.
Teamwork Wins the Day for the U18 Girls against Carrick-on-Shannon
The Loughrea U18 Girls showcased their attacking prowess in a thrilling 41-35 victory over Carrick-on-Shannon in their third league match on Saturday. Setting the tempo early with an opening score, the Loughrea girls looked to take control, though Carrick-on-Shannon battled back, capitalizing on any defensive lapses from the visitors.
Hannah Moran and Katie Griffin led the charge with excellent link play and offloading, each crossing the line twice. Lucy Smith, Róisín Deely, and Aibhín Tully-Hough also contributed tries, keeping Loughrea in the lead. Katie McNamara added precision with three conversions, helping Loughrea secure the hard-fought win. This high-scoring encounter leaves Loughrea in good standing as they continue their league campaign.
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