Carrickfergus RFC: SNR Reports from I, II & IV XV + Youth U13s, U15s & U17s + Ladies I XV

The first match of the season ended in a narrow defeat for Carrick who spent the majority of the match in Enniskillen’s half. Carrick came away with a point, but on reflection, both sides know it should have been more. Carrick dominated early and had Enniskillen under constant pressure. This was the pattern for most of the match which Carrick had to play with 14 men after Neil Marsden went off early in the first half. Carrick lead 6-3 until the last play of the match with Enniskillen scoring an unconverted try in the corner. Final score 8-6.

There was plenty of positives to take from the match especially the fight and determination from the boys right until the end. Carrick now look forward to welcoming Limavady next week.

The Carrick team which faced Instonians was:-

A. McIlroy; A. Moore, J. Cullen, J. Wady, A. McKinney, B. Alexander; J. Sheriff, K. Topping; A. Gibney, N. Hanna, R.Williams, C. Rodgers, A. Kincaid(Capt), N. Marsden, C. Rea, R. McGonigle

Other results

2nd XV had a short drive up the road to Ballyclare and unfortunately lost 22-13.

4th XV also suffered a narrow 12-15 defeat against Ards

The Youth Teams played Dromore, The U13s had a 39pts to 12 victory; the U 15s also won 25pts to 10; and the U17s lost 9pts to 12.

And on Sunday the Ladies XV travelled to Letterkenny and came away with a solid 17 pts to 3 win.

Next week’s fixtures (Saturday @.230 unless otherwise stated)

1st XV v Limavady (h);

2nd XV v Omagh 2s (a)

3rd XV v Randalstown 2s (h)

4th XV v Randalstown 3s (a)

Ladies XV – No match

Youth – No match

Mini – Training

Invitation to pre-match reception

The sponsors’ lunch will be held in the clubhouse from 1pm this Saturday before the 1st XV v Limavady fixture. This is open to everyone at a cost of £12.50 per person (including wine) or only £10 per person (without wine). If you want to attend please let Craig Addley know by Friday (07710 550711). Thanks to the pre-mtach sponsor, Bill Crymble of Forever Living Products.