REPORT Larne RFC 1s v Lisburn RFC 1s & 3sv Armoy RFC

Larne grab bonus point win at Lisburn
Larne travelled to Lisburn on Saturday without the influential Rhys Thomas to play a very much in form Lisburn in difficult conditions.

The Glynn men started brightly playing very smart rugby , mixing the game up & into the wind kicking with purpose through Garrett & Andrews. They deservedly took a 10 point lead with an Andrews penalty followed by sustained pressure allowing the mercurial Garrett to pop a perfect inside pass to his brother in law Jonny Cole to dive over with Andrews converting.

Lisburn did make a couple of line breaks but poor final passes cost them potential scores before they reduced the deficit with a straight forward penalty. In difficult conditions the play continued to be of a high standard with the scrum holding up well against a much vaunted home pack though the line outs will need attention in coming weeks……….. CLICK HERE for the full report !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Larne grind out a home win despite Armoy fightback
By Stephen Johnston
Larne thirds were the only team playing at home on Saturday 24th October against visitors Armoy.

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Both sides competed bravely in the opening quarter of the game, but Ricky McIlheron, operating at 10, split through the defence and sidestep round a would be defender before offloading to No.8 McCluggage to get the opening score of the day.

Armoy scored before half time to level the score line.

With Armoy creeping up the pitch, it was a fiercely contested scrumming game for both packs, but front row of Adair, Smyth and Johnston for the home side, soon got the upper hand and stole the ball from Armoy’s grasp…………… CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!