A controversial try gave Cavan the edge in this bottom of the table clash against a gritty Carrickfergus on Sunday afternoon with the home side winning by 5 – 0.
Carrick were determined to put up a good showing after their large defeat last weekend against Navan and they started strongly making several excursions into the Cavan half with Suzie Cavan and Hilary Cawood prominent.
The Co. Antrim side came close on several occasion but the Cavan defence were able to hold their line and eventually the home side worked their way into the game with No 8 Brigid Reynolds making several bruising runs.
Thanks to strong defence from both sides an entertaining first half ended scoreless.
Cavan started the second half well and soon had the visitors defending their own line but again defence dominated with Carrick making crucial turnovers and the seasiders were able to work their way clear.
The home side continued to attack and, after a poor decision by the referee, Cavan were awarded a scrum five metres out in the centre of the pitch. As so often happens with these controversial incidents the home side took full advantage and Bridgid Reynolds capped a fine personal performance by forcing her way over for the games only score.
Carrick pressed hard for a score of their own but despite a succession of penalties, and a sustained period in the Cavan 22, the visitors were unable to get any points on the board.
As the game entered the closing stages Carrick introduced a bit more width to their game with some nice flowing moves along the backline but Cavan were dogged in their defence and the home side managed to hold on for that precious win.
Final score Cavan 5 Carrick 0
Cavan: Caroline O’Reilly, Emer Mc Brien, Claire Mc Dermott, Gráinne Mc Dermott, Cathy King, Lynn Maguire, Hilary Quinn, Brigid Reynolds, Karen O’Reilly, Anna Coyle, Veronica Smith, Teresa White, Eimear Ryan, Elena Farrell, Kathleen Dawson, Stephanie Lord
Carrick: Louise Andrews, Suzanna McVeigh, Lydine Wilson, Rosie McKee, Joanna Jones, Claire McAtamney, Amiee Ellis, Yana Tweed, Louise Mcauley, Helen Smyth, Alyson Smyth, Heather Gamble, Hilary Cawood, Lauryn Arthur, Jenna McCammon, Laura Todd, Clare Kirkwood, Suzie Cavan.
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5 Responses to “AIL 2N: Cavan 5 Carrickfergus 0”
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i was one of the cavan players in sundays game and i must say the injury i got dislocated shoulder was well worth it. our cavan girls are fantastic players and carrickfergus gave us a run for our win but we pulled it off. our new ouhalf Anna Coyle done us really proud first time in that position and lucky for us she enjoyed it and is staying as our out half. i wish carrick and all others teams best of luck with their games and i hope to meet ye
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Hi Veronica could one of the girls send in the Cavan team list. Email it to john@thefru.co.uk Thanks.
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I’m the PRO for Cavan RFC so have sent you the Cavan team list.
if you require any further info on this or any other matchs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
cavanrfc.pro@gmail.com
As Veronica stated above, we have a fantastic team for this, our 2nd, season and have improved dramatically since our 1 year in developmental.
All the best to Carrickfergus, they were a nice bunch of girls to play.
Gráinne
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Awesome work Brigid, bring that blue-collar play to the pitch. I’M YOUR NUMBER 1 FAN!!! woooo WOOOOOOOOOO!!! hah
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Hi Veronica,
Hope your shoulder heals quickly for you, I broke a bone in my hand during the match and I’m now in a cast
Like you said it was a great match, I really enjoyed my time on the pitch as did the rest of carrick ladies. Hopefully we’ll get to play against you again.
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