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-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- News-------------------------------------------------------- Date: 15th OctoberVirginia RFC under 11's win convincingly away from home.Cavan - 2Virginia - 4Virginia RFC U11s travelled for their first away match of the season last Saturday to near neighbours Cavan for a friendly fixture. Virginia started brightly and dominated much of the first half. It was a close affair though and by half time there was only one score in it after Michael McKeown Boyle crashed over for the visitors. Cavan started brightly in the second half and were soon level. Virginia hit back with a try from Finn Lotscher, but Cavan weren't to be beaten. The home side dominated much of the rest of the match and after equalising again went on to score two more to win 4-2. It was an encouraging run-out though for Virginia with many of its new signings showing great promise for the season ahead. -------------------------------------------------------- Date: 26th MarchVirginia U11's progress to the Semi Finals of the Brewin Dolphin Plate.Virginia under 13s negotiated their way into the semi final of Brewin Dolphin Plate with a win over Ballyclare 41-12 on Saturday last. The game was played at home in Deer park under ulster branch regulation of 11 a side. This did not prevent a lively and tough contest with the visitors Ballyclare putting in a resilient defensive display. Virginia opened the score on 10 minis with a try from Oisin Rahill in the corner. Ballyclare immediately equalised from a long restart kick and converted from under the posts.The remainder of the first half entailed good phases of play from both teams with Jack Rogers scoring 2 well work tries in the corners for Virginia. The first half closed with Oisin Rahill 2nd center scoring his second try, breaking through the Ballyclare line at pace following good passing along the Virginia backs.
The second half saw Virginia restart with forwards dominating the play directed by Dylan Farrelly at No8. Virginia's Lee Burdis at 1st center gave a man of the match display with text book tackling and passing. Virginia scored 3 more tries from Lee,Dylan and Micheal Gordon all converted by out half Nathan McCabe. Balyclare scored one unconverted try to complete the game.
Virginia Team: Gerry Flynn,Ben Brunton, Micheal.Gordon,Peader Doughty,Dylan Farrelly,Adrian Rogers,Nathan McCabe, Lee Burdis,Jack Rogers,Oisin Rahill, Jack Brunton,Darragh Kiernan.Sean Ward,Micheal Smollen,RobertMccabe. Date: Sat 5th MarchThe future looks bright for Virginia RFC Under ageVirginia U10's welcomed Skerries to the Deerpark last Sunday for an invitational fixture. Once again the squad was split in two as numbers continue to grow, ensuring spectators were treated to four good games of rugby. Match 1 Virginia 5 Skerries 4The first fixture saw a Virginia team led by Skerries native Billy Burke take the lead after early pressure with a try scored by Finn Lotscher. Skerries replied quickly to equalise, but then Virginia looked to be running away with it, leading 4-1 at half time with two trys from John Dolan and one from Paddy Nagle. Skerries regrouped after the break and with just minutes to go had pulled the score back to 4-4. Virginia then pushed for the win with Finn going over for his 2nd to snatch a 5-4 victory at the death. Match 2 Virginia 6 Skerries 3In match 2 Virginia were led by ex Skerries player Cai Walker. Virginia opened up very strongly, and with two trys from Cai, and one apiece from Sean McEvoy and Enda Maguire were 4-0 up at the break, due to some great defending led by Maeve Bett. The second half was match closer with the teams trading tries. Adam Sheriff scored for the hosts, and Cai completed his hatrick, before Skerries completed the scoring with the last move of the game to make the final score 6-3 to Virginia. Match 3 Virginia 2 Skerries 3In match 3 the visitors really upped their game. Skerries took an early lead before Billy went over to equalise to tie the match at half time. In the second half Skerries really piled on the pressure, and despite heroic tackling from Evan Charters and Rebecca Snell were leading 3-1 with minutes to go. Virginia then really upped their game, but despite heavy pressure could only snatch a late consolation when Sorcha Higgins went over in the corner, Skerries running out 3-2 winners. Match 4 Virginia 5 Skerries 0In the final fixture Virginia again started strongly, and with two trys from Sean and one more from Adam led 3-0 at the break. What was really noticeable in this performance was the ferocious tackling by the hosts on what was a big Skerries side, especially from Patrick Gordon, Jack Ryan and Enda Maguire. This kept the visitors scoreless, and with Enda running in two more trys Virginia ended the day with a 5-0 victory.
Date: 19th FebruaryVirginia's Under 10's put on a fine show at homeMatch 1: Virginia 5 Portadown 2. The U10's were split into two evenly matched squads to face the two visiting teams from Portadown, ensuring the supporters had four great games to watch. The first match was a relatively close affair with Virginia running out 5-2 winners with two trys from Evan Charters, and one a piece from Enda Maguire, Billy Burke, and Finn Lotscher.
Virginia Under 11's host their first Blitz of the season.The Virginia U11s had their first Home Blitz on Saturday last. The Virginia Team Players were Peter Smith, Liss Mullen, Seanie Keogan, Sean Warren, Aaron Dowd, Owen Doyle, Thomas Plunkett, Gareth Mannion, Ben Smith, Euan Henry, Eoin McCaul, Paul Donoghue, Oisin Cullen, Anthony Moore & Daniel Lawless. This is a strong side that have been together from u8s and they are now showing their full potential as a team. Match 1. Virginia V Portadown. This gamed proved very competitive with Portadown's excellent out half scoring the only tries, one in each half. Score here 2-0 to Portadown. Match 2 Virginia V North Meath. Score 3-1 to Virginia. An excellent victory with Seanie Keogan scoring a well worked try from the blind side of Virginia's scum. A master display at scum half by Lisa Mullen set up Eoin McCaul and Danail Lawless for Virginia's other two tries both scored after good running and passing movements from Pater Smith, Ben Smith Thomas Plunkett, and Euen Henry. Virginia's defense displayed solid tackling against impressive Nth Meath attacks with Anthony Moore, Paul Donoghue, Sean Warren Aaron Dowd, Oisin Cullen and Owen Doyle all working well together. Gareth Mannion saved a certain try by Nth Meath in the last seconds of the game when he managed to drive their winger over the touch line with a text book tackle. Good display all round. Nth Meath beat Portadown 3-2 in the last game. We would like to thank our visitors Portadown & North Meath Rugby Clubs for travelling & Hope to see them for a return visit. Finally we would like to remind everyone about the Table Quiz being held in Virginia Rugby Club this Friday 25th February @ 8.30pm. Please support, everyone welcome. Date: 12th of FebruaryVirginia U10's dominate on home ground.Virginia Under 10's hosted their first blitz of the season last weekend with teams visiting from Ardee, Athboy and North Meath.
Date 30th of JanuaryOur underage do us proud again.Minis U8s & U11s travelled to Ashbourne Sunday last for their first matches of 2011. Minis U11s played two matches. The U11s team was Peter Smith, Lisa Mullen, Seanie Keogan, Sean Warren, Aaron Dowd, Owen Doyle, Thomas Plunkett, Gareth Mannion, Ben Smith, Euan Henry, Eoin McCaul, Paul Donoghue, Anthony Moore, Oisin Cullen & Daniel lawless. Match 1. Virginia V Skerries team 1. Score 2-1 to Skerries. Match 2. Virginia V Skerries team 2. Score 8-2 to Virginia. We would like to thank Ashbourne Rugby Club for hosting the day and for the Refreshments after the games. Well done to all the Virginia players. Date 23rd of JanuaryGallant performance by Virginia u10 just not enough.Virginia RFC Under 10's travelled to Dundalk for their first fixture of 2011 on Sunday last. Unbeaten so far this season their confidence was high but they came up against a very strong and skilful home side. Early pressure paid off for Dundalk when they took a deserved lead, but a strong finish to the half saw captain for the day Adam Sheriff cross for an equalising try. The visitors came under heavy pressure early in the second half, and despite some great tackling led by Enda Maguire found themselves very quickly 3-1 down. Virginia then rallied and put Dundalk under constant pressure for last 10 minutes of the match. A searing run by Patrick Nagle ended with a foot just in touch, both Sorcha Higgins and Aaron Mannion were held up over the line, and Adam was robbed of the ball just before touching down for his second. The pressure eventually paid off when Emmet Boylan halved the deficit, but Virginia ran out of time and went down to a narrow 3-2 defeat. They travel to Ratoath this weekend hoping to get back to winning ways". Dundalk 3 Virginia 2 Date 21st NovemberVirginia U10's win in KellsThe Under 10's travelled to Kells for the latest North Leinster blitz hosted by North Meath RFC. They opened the day with a convincing win over Ardee, eventually winning 5-0 with two trys apiece from Evan Charters and Enda Maguire, and one from Amanda McQuade. Next up they faced a much tougher task against Boyne from Drogheda. Boyne were the only team so far this season to hold Virgina to a draw, and once again this proved to be a close match. A try from Sean McEvoy, and some tough tackling from Sorcha Higgins and Patrick Gordon, meant that Virginia were 1-0 up at the break. The Ramor boys started the second half well with good work from Cai Walker setting up trys for Micheal McKeown-Boyle and another one for Evan. Boyne then hit back strongly scoring two quick trys, but some stern defence led by Billy Burke and John Dolan saw them hang on for a 3-2 win. The third match was against an understrength Athboy team and Virginia ran out comfortable 9-1 winners with two trys from Adam Sherriff, one from Aaron Mannion, and a further two each from Sean, Micheal and Enda. Their final match was against hosts North Meath, and once again a strong performance gave them a 6-1 victory with Micheal and Enda again bagging a brace, and one apiece from Amanda and Adam. The team now have a well earned break from blitzs for the next two weekends, but training will take place on Sunday Mornings 10.30am at the Deerpark. Date 13th NovemberThe Steam Train that is Virginia U10’s rugby ploughs on.....!!!After several trips into north Leinster Virginia under 10's returned to the province on Saturday for matches against Cavan and Monaghan. Match1: Cavan V VirginiaThe first match was against their hosts Cavan and a strong first half performance saw them lead 3-0 with trys from Emmet Boylan, Cai Walker and Billy Burke. Virginia ran out eventual 4-1 winners after Evan Charters added another try after the break. Match 2: Monaghan V VirginiaMonaghan proved very tough opposition in the second match. Virginia started the match well leading 3-1 through trys from Enda Maguire, Amanda McQuade and John Dolan, but by half time Monaghan had pulled the scores level at 3-3. However some great tackling and their best performance of the season at the breakdown meant Virginia ran out eventual 5-3 winners with another try apiece from Enda and Amanda. Finally a very special thanks to Cavan for hosting the Blitz, for the Generous Refreshments after the Games and Virginia is looking forward already for the return Blitz. Date to be Confirmed. Watch this Space! Date 07th NovemberUnder 10's keep their 100%record intact.The Under 10's had a bruising day in Drogheda but left the Boyne RFC blitz with their unbeaten record for the season intact. Match 1: Navan v Virginia,After a close first half the Virginia U10’s really opened up, running out comfortable 4-0 winners with two trys from Adam Sheriff and one apiece for Evan Charters and Cai Walker. The win was down to some great offloading and quick ball from the maul, especially from John Dolan and Sorcha Higgins. Match 2 Boyne v VirginiaWhere hosts Boyne were formidable oppositions in what was the first of three tough encounters. The tackle count was high and despite desperate defence led by Amanda McQuade, Billy Burke and Emmet Boylan the team were 1-0 down at half time. A strong second half performance was capped by a searing run from Patrick Nagle who put Cai over in the corner for a late equaliser, the match finishing 1-1. Match 3Again saw Virginia 1-0 down at the turn, and our defence had to impress under pressure from their opponents. Great work from Sean McEvoy and Aaron Mannion allowed Cai to grab another try off the bench and Finn Lotscher to run over for the winner. Match 4: Ratoath v VirginiaThis was against a very physical Ratoath side, and despite continuing their great defensive work Virginia again trailed by one at the break. A determined effort however saw Finn grab another try to equalise and Adam run over to snatch victory with the last move of the game, to leave the final score 2-1 to Virginia.
Another though weekend of rugby for the mighty U11's of Virginia RFCVirginia Minis U11s travelled this Sunday 7th November to Ashbourne for their second Leinster Blitz this season. Match 1 Virginia V Ashbourne.Virginia got off to a flying start with great support play by Lisa Mullen, Seanie Keogan, and Anthony Moore to allow Peter Smith score the first try. Great tackling by Gareth Mannion, Sean Warren, Paul Donoghue, and Owen Doyle who prevented Ashbourne going over for a try. Quick moving ball out of the ruck sent Peter Smith sprinting down the middle of the pitch like a panther to score his second try. Coach Aidan McWeeney was sweating balls because he promised the first person to score a hat trick 20 Euros. Score at the end of this game 2-0 to Virginia. Match 2 Virginia V Boyne.This was a match of two halves. Virginia got cocky after their first win. Boyne came at them with all guns blazing with excellent tackling and passing resulting in a try that you would’nt see in Aviva Stadium. At half time a gruelling team talk by Coaches Pat Mullen and Aidan McWeeney sent them on a path of recovery. Virginia scores an equalizer from the quick hands of scrum half Lisa Mullen releasing the ball to Ben Smith who then passed it to Seanie Keogan who got a try. This half proved to be very tough for Virginia but they came out on top by showing their skill and determination with great tackling and passing by Aaron Dowd, Eoin McCaul, Euan Henry, Sean Warren and Peter Smith resulting in Seanie getting his second try. A lot had to be said about the referee who we won’t mention AMc from side line supporters, but he took it all in his stride and there was no need for him to be escorted from the pitch. Match 3 Virginia V Dundalk.This is one of Virginia’s arch rivals. This match was down to physical endurance and the best team won. Virginia got off to a good start with two early try’s from Peter Smith. They let Dundalk back into the match before half time with a score. Two tired sides came out for the second half, Dundalk proved to be the more physical and hungrier side and went on to win the match with two terrific trys. A Hard Lesson for Virginia to learn. Finally we would like to thank Ashbourne for hosting the blitz and the refreshment afterwards. Date 24th OctoberWhitewash as Virginia Under 11’s dominate Athboy Blitz.Whitewash as Virginia Under 11’s dominate the Athboy Blitz.
Minis U11s travelled to Athboy on Sunday last 24th Oct for their first Long Awaited Blitz of the season. First Match Virginia V Navan. Score 4-1. This Virginia Team is a very strong team as they have been playing together since being in U8s. Trys scored by Eoin McCaul, Seanie Keogan, Gareth Mannion and Peter Smith. All these trys came from brilliant support play by Sean Warren, Euan Henry and Anthony Moore. Man of the Match here was Anthony Moore for his Quick Passing and Spacial Awareness.
Match 2 Virginia V Boyne. Score here 5-0. Two trys came from quick ball out of the scrum by Peter Smith. Another try from Gareth Mannion who intersepted a passing ball to run the full length of the pitch to score the try. Other trys scored by Seanie Keogan and Peter Smith again. Great offloading in this Match by Euan Henry and Paul Donoghue and Eoin McCaul.
Match 3 Virginia V North Meath. Score 6-0. Trys scored by Sean Warren, Paul Donoghue, Seanie Keogan, Peter Smith and Owen Doyle. These were Paul and Owens first of many trys to come playing in U11s. Great tackling here by Oisin Cullen and Anthony Moore winning their first caps to play for Virginia U11s.
We would like to thank Athboy for hosting the Blitz and for the refreshments during and after the games.
Date 24th OctoberVirginia RFC Under 10's continue their impressive start to the season.Virginia RFC Under 10's continued their great start to the new season in the Athboy blitz last Sunday morning. Their first match was a tense affair, but a hatrick of trys from Finn Lotscher, aided by some strong tackling from Micheal McKeown-Boyle and Aaron Mannion saw them win 3-2. Next up were Ardee who proved to be a physically strong team. A try apiece for Patrick Nagle and Enda Maguire, and some great defence led by Billy Burke and Sorcha Higgins saw them just prevail 2-1. Their final fixture was against hosts Athboy. The team really put it together for the last match with two trys apiece for Emmet Boylan and Evan Charters, one for Amanda McQuade and another for Finn meaning they ran out 6-2 victors. The team then headed home to enjoy what remained of the Pumplkin Festival
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