
Creggs – 27
Corrib – 0
After a blistering start Creggs made heavy weather of securing a winning bonus point against Corrib at The Green on Saturday night but Mikie Blighe’s try 2 minutes from time finally closed the deal. Creggs were 12 points to the good inside 15 minutes thanks to two tries from second row Kevin Brandon, the first almost straight from the kick-off. Out-half Mark Brandon was successful with his first conversion attempt and in between the two opening tries full-back Elliot Jennings also crossed the line but was adjudged not to have grounded properly. Creggs were threatening to run riot at this stage with Corrib completely shut out of the game and Mark Brandon added a penalty goal 5 minutes later.
The second quarter was marked by some very impressive running from right wing Eoghan Coyle, more accustomed to the no. 9 jersey and making his first senior start and also from Jennings whose every entrance into the line spelt danger for the opposition. As an indication of things to come however Creggs failed to find any further cracks in the Corrib defence until No. 8 James Brandon, also making his senior debut, crossed near the posts just before half time with Mark Brandon adding the conversion to leave his side 22 – 0 ahead at the interval.
The only issue which remained to be settled was whether Creggs could add a fourth try and secure the bonus but the second half brought very little joy to the home supporters until Blighe cracked it at the death. Corrib were an entirely different proposition after half time and although Creggs still had a monopoly of good possession a combination of poor decision making on their part and stout defence from the opposition left the home side increasingly frustrated as the clock ran down. Corrib were not without their chances during this period and the Creggs defence was not found wanting with captain Tom Callaghan showing great resolve in thwarting a Corrib kick and chase which had try written all over it.
Other good performances throughout came from second row Brian Donoghue, wing forward Alan Brandon and after he came on hooker Owen Kelly put in an impressive defensive shift as Corrib battered the home line but ultimately failed to get any return for their valiant second half effort.
Creggs : E Jennings, E Coyle, R O’Brollachain, T Callaghan, A Duignan, M Brandon, A Callaghan, M Blighe, S O Higgins, A Leech, B Donoghue, K Brandon, R Cahill, A Brandon, J Brandon
Reserves : E Farrell, M Farrell, O Kelly, P Lohan
This Saturday Creggs are at home to Castlebar in their second League outing, kick-off at The Green 8.00 pm.
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For the Love of the Club Virtual Run March 17th to 24th
Choose a 5k or 10k option , entry fee €10 , select Creggs RFC and all proceeds going to Creggs Rugby Club
www.myrunresults.com/events/for_the_love_of_the_club/4052/details
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Support Creggs Rugby's 'For the Love
of the Club' fundraising Walk/Run
Connacht Rugby and Bank of Ireland are supporting Creggs Rugby Club with their 'For The Love of the Club' fundraising initiative this coming St Patrick’s Day, March 17th, which will last for one week until March 24th. Will you please join us?
For the Love of the Club is a virtual 5K or 10K fundraising walk or run where you can register to: www.myrunresults.com
The entry fee is €10 and it will go to Creggs RFC, once you’ve chosen Creggs Rugby Club when entering.
We welcome all to participate, from keen runners to casual walkers. It’s all about getting reconnected and active again and whether you’re at home in Roscommon, Castlerea, Strokestown, Lanesborough, Lecarrow, Ballygar, Newbridge, Glenamaddy, Williamstown or in your home from home in Melbourne, Boston, Toronto or anywhere in the World, you can be part of your club, Creggs RFC in these challenging times. You may have a niece or nephew, a grandchild, a neighbour, a work colleague, or a casual acquaintance involved with the Club. Why not join this great fundraising initiative, and walk or run 5/10 km to support them.
This fundraiser will provide a much needed financial boost to Creggs Rugby Club in the current climate of restrictions. It will help greatly to maintain the facilities - both those in use such as the Community Walkway and the training and playing pitches etc. for when rugby returns for all our boys and girls.
The pandemic period has made it increasingly difficult for the Club to access most funding streams and through this initiative you can contribute to the Club, while getting some healthy exercise in the process.
In addition to your support, Bank of Ireland, Connacht Rugby’s community partner, will provide €5,000 worth of Rhino Rugby equipment to the club that goes the extra mile. Will you please help us to go that extra mile?
Please sign up for the Love of The Club virtual run/walk by clicking on the following link: www.myrunresults.com/events/for_the_love_of_the_club/4052/details
Connacht Rugby and Creggs Rugby Club asks all participants to adhere to complete their walk or run within the current government guidelines and their mandated 5K zone in Ireland (or whatever restrictions apply where you now reside), and not to gather in large groups in public areas and instead partake individually.
A 70 cent administration charge applies to all entrants’ €10 entry fees.
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