The Under-13 squad kicked off the rugby season with a friendly game against Carrick on Shannon on the 4G pitch last Saturday evening. It’s big occasion for these players, having graduated from Mini Rugby, it was their first game on a large pitch.

There were 33 players got game time for Creggs and they all embraced the new experience of 15-a-side and a full pitch.

In a good competitive game with plenty of nice rugby played by both sides, the game ended up with just two points between them on a scoreline of 22-24.

Creggs Rugby: Adam Smyth, Cian Kieran, Conor Diffley, Conor Higgins, Conor Keane, Cormac Naughton, Daniel Fleming, Dylan Fallon, Euan Oldham, Gerard Greene, Jack Dolan, Jack Finn, Jack Walsh, James Trundle, Kaylum Curran, Luke Shally, Mike Daly, Myles Mc Sharry, Mark Beisty, Mark Shally, Martin Gurran, Michael Bernie, Morgan O’Connor, Patrick Concannon, Pearce Fannon, Roger Connolly, Rory Webb, Ryan Hoare, Sam Kearns, Sean Carlos, Sean Donlon, Timmy Corcoran and Jeff Dolan.

The Under-13 team had another outing lined-up for next Saturday in Creggs v Ballinasloe. However, the Level 3 Restriction will mean that this game will not now go ahead.