Tighe takes it home

Leinster Womens League Division 3

Clondalkin 5

Barnhall 0

A brilliant individual try from Fiona Tighe brought a victorious and fitting end to what was only the Clonettes second ever season.

A determined Tighe bull dozed her way down the tram lines after a cleverly worked line out to register the only score of the game as Clon beat near by rivals Barnhall by a score line more akin to football than rugby.

Taming the very wild Blue Bull’s in a somewhat ill tempered and rough tie was further proof Clon were worthy of their promotion to the Leinster League and proved perfect preparation for their up coming Leinster Final.

Barnhall made a positive start to the game and tested the home rear guard early on. The home side, however, passed the defensive test with flying colours with big hits coming in from the centre and back row pairings and soon began to bight back.

Once in possession Clon began to threaten and with try scoring sensation Sarah Phelan missing Fiona Tighe took up the points scoring responsibilities.

Tighe, whose brother Colm wore the Clondalkin crest with distinction, charged her way to the line mid way through the opening half to make it 5-0. Theresa Grogan, who kicked from hand beautifully all afternoon, failed to convert, but Clon remained on top for the remainder of the half.

Tempers in what was an entertaining second period became frayed with the Clon side line arguing the Barnhall ladies were doing more dancing in the rucks than a night club dance floor. Such ruck behaviour eventually lead to a visiting sin bin, but despite the lady advantage Clon couldn’t build on the score.

Sandra Healy did cross the white wash after a series of drives from the pack, but her effort was deemed held up.

The Barnhall Babes made a late charge in a bid to snatch a result but the returning Andrea Jebb emulated her fellow back rowers and bothers Karl and David, who played for the thirds and firsts respectfully and put in a superb defensive performance in the latter stages.

Next up for the ladies is a chance to claim silverware for the first time in their short history. Clon play Edenderry on April 2 in the Leinster Cup.

Added by admin March 23, 2011 (11:46PM)

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