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YOUGHAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB NEWSLADIES RUGBYYoughal were runaway winners it what transpired to be the lastgame of their 2010/2011 season. The seasiders impressed during avery one sided provincial cup semi-final and made Abbeyfealelook like a very inexperienced side. The Youghal squad hit themhard from the off and had a tally of tries throughout. On the homeground Frogmore RFC Youghals backs were hugely impressiveand had it not been for the opposition fullbacks continued extensivework rate would have increased the score line further.Compliments to the forwards whose desire didn't detour throughoutthis high tempo game. At full time legs may have ached, butfaces were filled with glee. Youghal 53 Abbeyfeale 0.Scorers for Youghal; K.Faul (2) T.Jayawardene (1) L.Barry (1)D.Fizgerald (1) J.Barry (1) D.Cronin (1) L.Dorian (1) S.Hogan(1). K. Sheehan (4 conversions)Youghal Ladies would like to extend thanks to Christy Mc Carthywho combated a feat in learning everyones name, and providedthe foundation for such an enjoyable season. Thanks coach.Maria Hooley who took a seasonal break, still couldn't pull herselffrom the excitement of the sideline. Once a Ladies rugger head,always a ladies rugger head. Thanks coach.Tracey 'Magic Hands' Browne whose healing hands kept the bodiesticking over for the season and combated everything from tenderwrists to bruised egos. Thanks physio.Youghal U9/10'sYoughal 5 Old Chrisians 5The Youghal lads were really put to the test in this game. The mostphysical and quickest game of the season so far, but all of the ladsstood up for themselves very well. After three minutes JoshSheridan had to be taken off with a bang to the head. The gamestarted with both sides going flat out, and that was the way it progressedright up to the final whistle. Some brilliant tackling, ruckingand mauling by both sides. The first try came from KelvinYellop but it was followed shortly by a try from Old Christians,that was the kind of game it was.The game finished 5 all which was a fair result because nobodydeserved to loose. Scorers for Youghal Kelvin Yellop 3 tries,Gerry O'Riordan 1 try, Ben Ingomells 1 try & Oran Finn 1 try.Team: Gerry O'Riordan, Tiernan McCarthy, Finn O'Brien, ConorKenefick, Thomas Power, James O'Shea, Conor O'Neill, KelvinYellop, Ben Ingomells, Josh Sheridan, Daniel Power, Oran Finn,Tiernan Power & Olan Coleman. Coach Warren Terry.U8's V Old ChristiansTeam: Catal Hunt, Oisin Hill, Enda Cronin, Brian Coleman, RoryFitzgerald, Jack Nicholson & Owen Ingomells. Result: Draw 7 allCoaches: Brian Gaynor and Alan Fox.In a free flowing match with plenty of tackles and tries, a hardworking Youghal team did very well against worthy opponents. Amixture of swerving and straight running from Oisin produced thelead for Youghal. Oisin went on to be the top scorer in this gamewith some fine service from his team mates. Notable tackling fromBrian Coleman and Jack Nicholson kept the teams close. The secondhalf saw Old Christians and Youghal swapping the lead withneither able to stretch into a big lead.With Cathal, Oisin, Enda and Jack amongst the scorers the try ofthe match without doubt was a great team effort. Initial workpushing forward by Cathal and Oisin, then Brian, Jack and Endain support, saw Rory pick and go down the touchline dodgingtacklers before he was eventually stopped 5 metres out. Roryquickly offloaded a perfect pass to Owen who broke through twotacklers to score, completing a team move in great style.Darragh Nolan, Mike Jieresme & Harry Yellop.In a pitch that was heavy under foot, Youghal faced a tough OldChristians side that had the advantage of playing downfield withthe kick off. In the blink of an eye Christians showed their potentialwith a fine try down the right wing. Within minutes afterstringing a few passes together, that resulted in Ben Donovan findingspace, he didn't hesitate in making sure of Youghals first try.There was no question of commitment from either side during thefirst half with plenty of hard tackles, fine passing and plenty ofshouting to "get in line"! In the second half Youghal started withthe downhill advantage. Maybe it's the fact that Youghal are usedto playing on a sloping pitch but when they re-started they openedup Christians like a tin of tuna! Trys from Liam Moylan (1),Thomas Ahern (1) and Martin Mulcahy (1) gave Youghal a cushion.But alas, Youghal showed their inexperience at the breakdownlosing possession time and time again allowing Christians to comewithin shouting distance of Youghal. Defensively Youghal performedwell, especially with the presence of Darragh Nolan, MikeJiereseme, Dylan Roche and Kane O'Keeffe. However Christianssuperior knowledge of the line-outs and scrums showed howmuch Youghal need to practice these set pieces in the comingweeks.With only ten minutes left in the second half Youghal got to gripswith Christians to push over the line with plenty left in the tank.Additional tries by Thomas Ahern (3), Padraig Quilligan (1) andLiam Moylan (2). Crucial to Youghals win but not limited to wereMark Mulcahy, Harry Yellop, Ethan Power, Ruairi McSweeneyand Simon Kelly. The most improved player in this encounter wasMartin Mulcahy. In his first match as scrum half he showed greatperseverance in a tough environment. Coach Colm Quilligan.Youghal V Old Christians U11Youghal 9 Old Christians 6Team: Ben Donovan (Captain), Padraig Quilligan, Thomas Ahern,Dylan Roche, Kane O'Keeffe, Simon Kelly, Martin Mulcahy,Ethan Power, Ruairi McSweeney, Mark Mulcahy, Liam Moylan,