A good work out for Ulster’s youngsters at the Gnoll on Friday night as they come away with a 34 – 15 win against Neath.
John Burns opened the scoring with Craig Gilroy getting the second and Robbie Diack the third to add to a Patrick Jackson penalty and conversion to give Ulster a 20 – 3 lead at the break.
Neath fought back to 15 – 20 with two tries of their own but youngsters Blane McIlroy and Peter Nelson finish off the game with a try a piece and Jackson converted both to give the Ulster tyros a 34 – 15 win.
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John 19th 21:15 Lost their way a bit with a lot of changes in the second half and Neath began to get on top but Ulster pulled it together for a good finish with Olding standing out during the final 10 mins.
John 19th 21:11 Nelson and Farrell, very, very, good with Nelson looking particularly comfortable at full back with great positional play and some good cover tackles.
John 19th 21:10 Final Words from the Gnoll: Useful exercise and they will have got a lot out of it. Neil McComb big and Bullish and he, Diack and Stevenson dominated up front.
John 19th 21:02 Must have got too excited there @ 20:54 Score should have read Neath 15 Ulster 32!
John 19th 21:00 @ Ian: A solid display from Simpson.
John 19th 20:58 @ Ian. I’ll try and find out.
John 19th 20:56 @ Alan: Yep great result. Farrell and Nelson outstanding by all accounts!
John 19th 20:56 Jackson converts and the whistle goes for a final score of Neath 15 Ulster 34!
Alan 19th 20:55 This 2nd half is some acheivement for that team, backline average age musn’t be no more than 19!!!
John 19th 20:54 Neath 15 Ulster 23. Peter Nelson scores to confirm the win! 
John 19th 20:51 Neath 15 Ulster 27. Blane Mcilroy scores to ease the pressure. Jackson converts.
Ian 19th 20:51 Is James Simpson playing well?
Jay C 19th 20:49 Is Nelson playing well?
John 19th 20:49 @Alan: About 8 mins I believe.
Alan 19th 20:48 How long left?
John 19th 20:47 Warwick has come back on for Fitzpatrick – hope it’s not an injury!
John 19th 20:44 Obviously too many pints of Brains!
John 19th 20:43 Our man on the spot missed one! Both props were replaced 20 minutes ago. Declan Fitzpatrick and Callum Black on in the front row with Burns!
Adam 19th 20:43 What about young Nelson?
John 19th 20:40 James Simpson on for Neil McComb
John 19th 20:31 @ Adam: Blane McIlroy on for Porter.
John 19th 20:26 5 minutes left for Diack
John 19th 20:22 Neath convert. 15 – 20.
John 19th 20:21 Neath 13 Ulster 20. Oh dear!
John 19th 20:19 Neath 8 Ulster 20. Diack yellow carded @ 47 minutes. Big 10 for Ulster’s youngsters!
John 19th 20:15 @ Adam; Seems to be going well. Heard that he and Olding have been on form in training!
John 19th 20:14 Thought it was another score, but it was just a email from DHL that I’ve got a package with 5 million dollars to collect – result!
Adam 19th 20:12 How is Porter going?
John 19th 20:11 Couple of changes at the start of the second. Marshall off, Jackson to centre and Olding at out half. Gaston and Birch also on.. don’t know who they replaced.
John 19th 20:09 First half summary: Good line out work by Burns and Stevenson. Pack looking very solid and backs making good ground with Farrell and Nelson making their mark!
John 19th 20:07 While we are waiting for the second half to start here are some announcements! Our friends at the Errigle will be showing season long coverage off all Ulster away games this season. And we’ve got our own room upstairs!
John 19th 20:00 Neath 3 Ulster 20 Diack Try. Paddy Jackson Conversion. Half Time.
John 19th 19:59 Just put in a plug for my girls at Ulster Women’s Rugby. They’ll be playing Leinster at Ravenhill on Saturday 3rd September 3:00pm kick off. It’s an exciting young side this season similar to the one playing in Neath tonight!
John 19th 19:53 Did you know that Neath RFC is the oldest rugby club in Wales, having been formed in 1871. And the editor of the FRU played at the Gnoll 112 years later!
John 19th 19:48 Neath 3 Ulster 13 after 32 minutes.
John 19th 19:45 Neath featuring ex Dragons Nathan Brew and Jamie Davis and are captained by Gareth Gravell in what looks like a full strength side.
John 19th 19:39 About 25 minutes gone and Ulster looking good!
John 19th 19:37 You can do a search on Craig Gilroy and you’ll find a few articles on him as well. Things going well in the Gnoll!
John 19th 19:36 Neath 0 Ulster 13. Gilroy is back the try machine!
John 19th 19:33 It’s all a bit quiet, which is a good sign I suppose! According to UR Farrell made the break fro Burns try – he’s a big unit and a great prospect! Do a site search on Chris Farrell and you’ll find some related articles.
John 19th 19:26 Good start for the youngsters. Up by 8 in as many minutes.
John 19th 19:22 Neath 0 Ulster 8 John Burns Try
John 19th 19:20 Neath 0 Ulster 3 Paddy Jackson Penalty – 3 min
John 19th 19:17 While we’re waiting for our first update why not have a browse round the site. This box will stay at the top of each page – so you won’t miss anything.
Ulster (15-9):Peter Nelson; Michael Allen, Christopher Farrell, Luke Marshall, Craig Gilroy; Patrick Jackson, Ian Porter. (1-8): Paddy McAllister, John Burns, Jerry Cronin, Lewis Stevenson (capt), Neil McComb, Michael McComish, Willie Faloon, Robbie Diack. (16-23): Andrew Warwick, Callum Black, Adam Macklin, James Simpson, Ali Birch, Blane McIlroy, Stuart Olding, Conor Gaston.
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