Enniskillen u16 v Malone u16 Fixture - Feb 28, 2015
Team | Score | Pts |
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Enniskillen u16 | 7 - 17 | Malone u16 |
Match Report
Enniskillen Under-16's rounded off their Ulster Branch Section 2 League Campaign on Saturday with the visit of the Belfast team Malone RFC. Having beaten them convincingly earlier in the season, the Enniskillen players perhaps went into the fixture slightly overconfident. Right from the start of the first half, it was clear that Malone were going to pause a considerable threat with their centre partnership and speedy wingers. This proved to be the case after five minutes, when the ball was recycled quickly from a ruck, passed quickly through the centres and out to the left wing where the Number 11 crossed for the try. The Enniskillen Boys then started to impose themselves through their backline of Jamie and Arron Kelly, as well as Captain McKenna, however the Malone defense was very precise and well drilled, and kept the home side at bay. With the conditions deteriorating, the Malone out-half continued with his kicking strategy, which led to the next score and left the Enniskillen Boys 12-0 down at the break. From the start of the second half, the Enniskillen forwards began to dominate the midfield, and from a solid scrum Jamie Kelly picked from the Number Eight position and avoided two tackles to score on the right hand side. He converted, to leave the score at 12-7.
Enniskillen Under 14's had a training game versus Portora Under 14's on Saturday. This was an odd occasion, as many of the Portora players also play for the Club. However, it was an excellent exercise for both teams, and shows the greater integration that both School and Club have endeavored to create over the past couple of seasons. Although both teams enjoyed the structured training exercise, which can only be a benefit going forward, it was a conclusive victory for the Portora boys. The Enniskillen team hope to have a home fixture on Saturday with an 11 O'Clock kick off, opponents to be confirmed.