Mini Report from Malone

Monday, 07 February 2011 09:59

UNDER 9's
Seventeen boys made the trip to Malone's Gison Park on Saturday. Our first match was against a strong CIYMS team but the boys played brilliantly. They demonstrated that they had taken on board last weeks rucking and mauling skills. CI were at times barely able to get their hands on the ball as we continually recycled but CI defended well. Nevertheless we fully deserved the 2-1 victory.

Next up were the hosts Malone. With so many boys keen to play we made wholesale changes but our much reshuffled team took time to settle with the opposition racing into a lead. Missed tackles costing us dear. However the boys rallied and we finished the game on the wrong side of the 5-3 scoreline.

More changes to our team were made to accommodate some latecomers in another game against CIYMS. The boys did go to ground to set up rucks but with tired legs support was lacking and this allowed the opposition to frequently come through and pinch the ball. Once again tackling could have been better and we finished 5-1 down.

Our final game was against the hosts Malone and the boys were determined to win this one. They lifted their game and once again rucked and mauled brilliantly. When spaces opened we took our chances and scored the tries. Our defence held firm and we ran out 4-0 winners.

A very enjoyable morning was finished off with crisps and juice from our hosts.