East Glendalough lose out in Junior decider
East Glendalough come very close
DESPITE an inspiring four-try solo performance from Scott Fitzpatrick, his East Glendalough School just fell short of the mark in Donnybrook on Monday in the Leinster Junior Boys Development Shield final.
It was a high scoring encounter between two very evenly matched teams.
It was an enthralling back and forth contest, like many junior fixtures. EGS gave away a significant size differential to run the Longford side praying for the final whistle.
Scott Fitzpatrick led by example as he bagged four tries, two from his own line and made some crucial tackles to keep his side in the contest.
He’s a player who is a serious talent crucial for both his school and club Wicklow.
The young man is on the South East panel and a serious talent for the future.
At full back the diminutive Hugo Sloan Kelly always seemed to skip past the on rushing defence and Finn Fitzpatrick made some timely breaks one of which sent the electric Calvin Kirya over beneath the posts.
However time ran against the Wicklow side and Moyne ran out winners, but the Wicklow men showed just what they are capable of in front of an impressed crowd at Energia Park in Donnybrook last Monday.
This sets the tone for the South East Junior League in the new year.
Junior Girls Rugby
The Junior girls competed in a X7 blitz in Greystones playing five matches in total.
They won all five which should prove to be an excellent preparation for the Leinster tournament in the new year.
A number of girls had their first taste of rugby and they were led in excellent fashion by skipper, Jane Neill. The girls have shown tremendous commitment this year and all bodes well.