Girls U13 Blitz At Sligo

The u13 girls traveled to Strandhill in Sligo for a blitz . The day began with the first game against our host Sligo. An enjoyable and entertaining game with some outstanding tries. Next up came a determined Ballina team who made for a very competitive game. Finally came Gort who journied north to play with great sportsmanship and character, they made the Colts work for their tries.

Thanks to all the players for outstanding teamwork and commitment today. We must also mention the parents who traveled to the game, “Thanks for your support”. Well done to both of our Girls team this weekend.

Boys U13s VS Westport

Under a snow capped Croagh Patrick, in winterly conditions, the Colts U13s took on Westport in Carrowholly in a tight encounter. Right the start the Colts line-speed put pressure on Westport and resulted in Cian McLoughlin weaving his way through the Westport defense to score the opening try, which was duly converted by Liam Walsh. Westport responded withgood pressure and evened up the score.
The Colts scrumming put huge pressure on Westport all day with the front row of Danny Noone, Rio Mortimer and Jack McMahon putting in great work, ably supported by the rest of the pack.
The Colts strong defense resulted in a maul where Michael Foody ripped the ball and the following some good passes Liam Walsh burst through the Westport defense running in a try from the 22.
Westport piled on the pressure and with some last gasp defense and the Colts were holding out. Unfortunately a wayward defensive kick was caught by the Westport full back who ran in to level the game for the second time.
The last 15 minutes was nip and tuck with big tackles put in by the Colts in particular Matthew Morris, Liam Walsh and Michael Smyth. With strong running from the Colts pack resulting in Rio Mortimer scoring Colts third try in the corner.
The Colts held out for a great team performance to win

Final score: Westport 12-19 Colts

Girls U15s vs Ballina

Our U15 girls travelled to Attymass to take on Ballina in the league with both teams were unbeaten so far this season. The Colts started strongly with direct running and slick handling, the pressure paid off when Nicole Mullee picked and drove for the first try and Abby Ronaynne added the extras. The Girls attacked again using the full width of the pitch to stretch Ballina and the impressive Aine Mangan got the first of her two tries. Chloe Nevin was left with work to do when she broke down the wing for the third try of the half. Colts looked to be in control but Ballina girls had other ideas and they came storming back into the game and touched down just before half time. The second half started with Ballina turning the pressure back on The Colts. They held onto the ball through the phases and worked up the pitch to get two well worked tries leaving only two points between the teams heading into the last quarter. To the credit of our Girls they lifted their game again with some hard rucking and won some good turn overs . Molly Agger and Aine Mangan finished off great team play working hard to score two tries. Abby Ronaynne had a great day off the kicking tee and converted both final tries. So the Colts win what was a great game of rugby from both teams.

Final Score: Ballina 15 – 31 Colts

Boys U15s vs Conemara at Dunmore

The Colts u15s hosted Conemara in Dunmore in the next round of their league campaign. A win was needed to keep the lads on track for a semi final spot. In a scrappy game the Colts came out with a win. A special mention for Kyle Leonard who scored 4 tries on the day.

Final Score: Colts 31 – 7 Conemara

Boys U14s vs Galwegians

Match Report to follow