Super Threes March on to Area Final

Newbridge 3 Condalkin 17 Clondalkin remain on course to retain the Spiers cup after they impressively crossed the semi final challenge of The Bridge last Saturday afternoon via a sensational first half display. Fourth team second row star and third team winger Keith Luby proved chief thorn in Newbridge’s side, scoring twice in an all action first half as visitors ensured their will be no Newbridge silverware this term. A talent packed but luckless third string are finally registering the wins their displays deserve and are now on course to claim a cup the fourth team won in dramatic fashion last term. The visitors got off to a great start and went 7-0 ahead when Chris ‘Farmboy’ Kelly crossed the white wash after some great work by a power packed pack. A cheap penalty granted the host a repost but the Gordon Park side were on top and soon extended their lead. Winger Luby, who has been used as a second rower by the fourth string, registered a try of the season contender adding the finishing touches to a brilliant move of the back of a scrum. The rugby new comer, who is enjoying a sensational debut season, added another score before the turn and Alan Hickey converted to make it 17-3. If Clon’s attacking play caught the eye before the break their defensive efforts were to be admired after the turn about. Neither defence was breached in the second period, although Eamon Hughes did come close only to be held up after a sensational run. Key to keeping Newbridge at bay and ensuring Clondalkin made the final of the cup were Ross Fitzgerald, Hugh Curran, Alan Hickey, Keith Luby, Tom McGratton, Tom Grath and Man of the Match and turnover specialist Graham Gallagher.

Added by TomDuffy April 26, 2011 (12:30PM)

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