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Match Report and photos from Limavady’s home League game on 23/03 2019
Match Report
Limavady v Larne
Saturday, 23rd March 2019
Limavady went into the penultimate week-end of the season by entertaining Larne at the John Hunter Memorial Grounds. With four teams still in with a chance of claiming the one valued automatic promotion spot there was much to play for.
The game started well for Limavady when, after only four minutes, Bryn Davies did well to charge down an attempted box kick. He latched on to the loose ball and then fed the supporting John Purcell who in turn fed Jamie Millar to run in under the posts. Peter Wilson converted. Larne came back with two scores, firstly a penalty converted by Ryan Garett and then a try from Aaron McBride which Garett also converted. This served to emphasise to Limavady that it was not going to be one way traffic. They retaliated with three tries before half-time, firstly by Daniel Irvine following a good break by Ben Riley, secondly a break away try from their own 22 with Jamie Millar again on hand to finish off the move and thirdly Mark Woods when he managed to squeeze in, in the corner. With Peter Wilson adding the extras for two of these three tries the half-time score rested in Limavady’s favour by 26.10
With the try bonus point already achieved Limavady could relax a bit and play the expansive rugby that they favour. Within a few minutes of the restart captain Jody McMurray broke through to score his customary try. Peter Wilson again converted. Larne did well to hit back at this point and were rewarded with a very fine try by outhalf Barry James which Garett again converted. Limavady continued to dominate and were successful in matching the first half try count with a further three scores. Hooker, Bryn Davies, was rewarded for another enthusiastic display scoring his first try for the club. Matthew Haslett got in on the act with try number seven from full back and Mark Woods completed the scoring when he sprinted in for his second try of the game. Peter Wilson again converted two of these three tries to leave the final score 52.17
Limavady 52 Larne 17
Limavady top the table going into the final week-end knowing that a victory next week against Clogher Valley will secure the title. This will however not be easy as they have to travel to the Cran but Limavady will travel with confidence of securing the victory that they deserve
for the efforts these players and Coaching Staff have put in this year. A large travelling support would be very much appreciated.
Scrum Half Peter Wilson looks to move the ball wide to the back line
Fullback Matthew Haslett attempts to break the tackle
Prop Forward Clive Scott takes on a Larne Prop
Limavady Centre Jamie Millar uses his strength to attack Larne’s defence
Fullback Matthew Haslett attempts to break through Larne’s defence
Limavady Back Row Forward Daniel Irvine powers his way to the try line
Limavady Back Row Forward Daniel Irvine powers his way to the try line
Centre Jamie Millar sets his sights on the line for his first try
Second Row Ben Riley draws the Larne defence to create space for Limavady’s backline attack
Prop Forward John McCollum sets himself low just short of Larne’s try line
Limavady Hooker Bryn Davies creates havoc in the Larne defence with his storming running
Scromhalf Peter Wilson looks for a gap to make one of his trademark darting breaks
Peter Wilson finds a gap in Larne’s defence
Limavady Captain Jody McMurray disposes of Larne’s last defender to run in for a try under the posts
Limavady Captain Jody McMurray disposes of Larne’s last defender to run in for a try under the posts
New Limavady Hooker Bryn Davies makes a strong break to score his first try for the Club
Clive Scott powers on despite the attention of Larne’s defence
Fullback Matthew Haslett flys past the Larne defence to score Limavady’s 7th try of the day
Flyhalf Luke Faulkner in action at Limavady after returning from a period of injury
Scrumhalf Peter Wilson applies his fine kicking skills to add the conversions at Limavady
