Brewin Dolphin Youth Finals

Brewin Dolphin U17 Plate
A very tight finish to an exciting game. Clogher Valley were two points ahead with the clock running down. Clogher Valley were taking all Ballinahinch could throw at them. The defence was strong and it looked like they were going to hold on. But Ballynahinch squeezed in on the corner, the conversion kick was inches wide - but it was enough. Ballynahinch 16- 13 Clogher Valley.

Brewin Dolphin U17 Bowl
This game was contested by two evenly and competitively matched teams who had supporters on the edge of their seats right up to the final whistle. Randalstown got off to the brighter start, and with the forwards working well together and going through several phases of good rucking and mauling, the backs were on course to score an unconverted try by captain David Smith after four minutes. Randalstown were playing some good rugby and appeared to be in control, but Enniskillen, whilst guilty of having made some handling and decision errors, fought their way back and were awarded a penalty which was converted by Sean Michael Breen. Randalstown were still comfortable however and proceeded to run in another try by Nathan Storer after 30 minutes bringing the score to Randalstown 10-3 Enniskillen. Once again, Enniskillen started to get their game together and came right back into the game with a well-taken try on half time by Denis Green. Some poor marking by Randalstown resulted in things beginning to hot up, and with the supporters getting behind their respective teams, the score was no 10-8.

The second half got under way and most of the play was between the two 22 metre lines with the odd attacks into the 22 meter. On one such occasion Enniskillen were awarded a vital penalty directly in front of the posts. Sean stepped up and took the kick and to Enniskillen's horror, it came back out into play of the post. But cool headed Sean took position and dropped a goal leaving the score at Enniskillen 11-10 Randalstown. It was now anybody's game, but try as both side did, neither could add to their tally of points and as the final whistle went, it was Enniskillen who were the winners by that one vital point. This was a really exciting game and a credit to both clubs and players. Also thanks to our referee Ted Edwards Portadown.

Brewin Dolphin U17 Shield
Score line indicated a comfortable win, but Inst secured the win in the later stages of the game. Instonians 25-13 Larne.

Brewin Dolphin U15 Plate
This Dromore side have been dominant all season, and looked as if they were heading to finish in style. But Ballyclare also had a good season, and the on the day, the two sides produced an excellent game of rugby. Ballyclare edged it in the end however, with the final score Ballyclare 26-22 Dromore.

Brewin Dolphin U15 Bowl
Two very good sides entertained the travelling supporters. Clogher Valley playing in red and white held Monaghan in their normal green and blue strip. Clogher Valley so much wanted the game, and in chasing the winning score let Monaghan in with an intercept pass. Monaghan 18-10 Clogher Valley.

Brewin Dolphin U13 Bowl
Cavan opened up the scoring and were the better side in the first half. But Monaghan's persistence slowly allowed them to take control of the game and then move up a gear. Monaghan 26-10 Cavan.

Brewin Dolphin U15 League Final
Malone started the game well and scored an unconverted try after five minutes by Tiarnan Dillon. Randalstown came back at Malone and were well in the game for the first quarter, making some great tackles and clearing their lines with some fine work by full back Connor Neeson and Connor crilly, with no 8 Joseph Cross showing up in both defence and attack. Eventually, however, the much larger Malone players began to dominate play and ran in three tries and a drop goal in the second quarter by Gregory Wilson, Sam Leeson, Simon Menabney and the drop goal by Ben Rodgers. At this stage it was Malone 23-0 Randalstown.

The second half kicked off with Malone continuing to put pressure on the opposition, resulting in a try by captain Tom Murphy after seven minutes which was converted by Joshua Ferguson. Brendan Kearney followed this on fourteen minutes with an unconverted try, bringing the score to Malone 35-0 Randalstown. Randalstown battled on and all credit must go to the 16 man squad who played out the final 18 minutes without conceding any further points. Both teams were a credit to their clubs. Also thanks to our Referee Robert Abraham, Dromore.