Crosshaven Upset The Odds Away To Clonmel.

It was yet again another successful weekend for Crosshaven Rugby as the J1’s beat Clonmel away from home, 15-7, whilst the U19’s emerged victorious in Myrtleville Cross with a relatively easy win over Clonakilty.

New signings Daryl Foley and Barry Kelleher fitted in well in the side, and it was Daryl who put the first score on the board with a penalty for Crosshaven. Crosshaven did the basics well and gave away very few penalties in what was largely a disciplined performance. The side showed good support at the breakdown and also rucked very effectively. The youthful backline fired well under the leadership of the experienced Ross O’Connell, and both Darren O’Keeffe and Kieran Doran ran in tries. Crosshaven were 15-0 up late on but Clonmel were to score a consolation try, which they converted, 15-7 at fulltime. Despite being down to thirteen players at one stage, Crosshaven held up well and the experience of Mickey Buckley, Merle O’Connell and Rory Hoffler in particular stood out when the chips were down.

The J3’s also played very well on Sunday last but were unfortunate to lose narrowly to Cork Transport, just one point separated the sides in the finish as Transport merged 8-7. 

The U19’s won well with a 19-5 scoreline in Myrtleville Cross last Saturday. They are now second in their group and will be hoping for strong performances in the remainder of their games.

There is a busy schedule of events on in the club over the Christmas period, most notably the Long Kick on St Stephens Day, a hat party on New Years Eve, and a J1 friendly against Cork Constitution on the 2^nd of January. We will keep you fully informed of times through email and on the website over coming days.

The Crosshaven U19's beat Cork Constitution comprehensively in the league on Saturday last away from home, 26-5. Crosshaven opened up well with a penalty by outhalf Conor Lyden to go 3-0 up after 2 minutes. Within six minutes another penalty by Lyden saw the visitors go 6-0 ahead. Crosshaven were very much in control throughout much of the first half, and lived deep within the Con half for long periods. Kieran Doran touched down for Crosshaven's first try after 20 minutes, though the conversion was missed and so it was 11-0. Doran ran in another try after 33 minutes and the conversion followed by Lyden to make it 18-0. Cork Con hit back in the last minute of the first half with a try of their own though they missed the conversion so it stood 18-5 at the interval. The second half opened at a slightly slower pace than the first and it was sixteen minutes in before Lyden scored the first points of the second, a penalty to put Crosshaven 21-5 ahead. It became 26-5 after 65 minutes when winger Kevin Baxter finished off a move after a great rolling maul by the forwards and a flowing break from the backline. The conversion was missed but it mattered little, as Crosshaven left with a massive 26-5 win.

The J3's travelled to Bandon on Sunday for a league clash also, and played fantastic rugby to emerge with an 11-0 victory. Two penalties courtesy of Ken O'Halloran and a try from Mark O'Donovan saw the visitors go well ahead. Good defence meant Crosshaven held firm even through Bandon pressure, and come the final whistle they emerged worthy winners.

The J1's are away to Clonmel next weekend, a 2.30pm kickoff on Sunday in the league. The J3's travel to play Cork Transport in Mayfield on Sunday at 2.30pm also. the U19's are in Myrtleville Cross on Saturday afternoon at 12pm where they take on Clonakilty.

Your support is vital over the weekend, Please come along and support all our teams.