Fantastic fare in New Ross
Wicklow U-9s, 10s, 11s and 12s travel to south east blitz
WICKLOW RFC’s under-9s, 10s, 11s and 12s all journeyed south to New Ross RFC on Saturday morning for a south east blitz. Conditions were excellent for rugby and some great matches were played at all levels.
For the under-9s this was the first fixture between the two clubs at this age grade. Both clubs fielded two teams and they played four evenly contested matches. The players all enjoyed making new connections and are looking forward to a return fixture.
One squad of under-11s travelled to New Ross and put in a great performance against tough opponents. Both the backs and forwards put their skills to good use to create some excellent plays with plenty of tries scored.
The under-12s travelled with a largely experimental side and enjoyed a great morning’s rugby.
Many of the squad’s inexperienced players had a great opportunity to gain some valuable game time and benefitted greatly from the encounter. Their confidence grew as the morning wore on and there were great glimpses of the players of the future. Their beaming faces told the whole story at the final whistle.
The coaches would like to thank everyone that made the trip to New Ross. It is a testament to both parents and players that they are always willing to travel in great numbers to all the clubs across the South East.
Meanwhile, Wicklow’s under-7s were keeping the home fires burning as they hosted under-7s from Greystones and New Ross at Ashtown Lane on Sunday morning.
Conditions were perfect for the under-7s’ own brand of chaos running rugby.
In all there were 14 teams with games running continuously. Just over 100 kids took part in a great morning’s rugby.