Banbridge RFC Notes: I XX 7 v Galwegians RFC I XVV 11 REPORT!

Bann lose narrowly to new league leaders
BANBRIDGE 1STs 7 Galwegians 11
January 4, 2014

Galwegians travelled back to Connacht on Saturday with the four points they needed to take over top slot in Division 2A of the All-Ireland League. But their defence had to be at its best to keep at bay a Banbridge side that compensated for the absence of a number of regulars with a whole-hearted performance.

The home side certainly had their chances to win, with three kickable penalties missing the target, but ultimately their failure to get any reward from a 15 minute encampment on the Galwegians line early in the second half proved just as costly. That spell included a 10 minute period when the visitors were reduced to 14 men, with out-half Ross Shaughnessy having carried the can for persistent team infringements….. for the full story follow this link http://www.banbridgerfc.com/page/home/Bann_lose_narrowly_to_new_league_leaders_.html