Match Report
U14 League
Thurles RFC 74 – 5 Waterford City RFC
Thurles U14s turned in a dominant display against Waterford City, scoring freely while showing real variety in attack. With strong carries up front and sharp finishing out wide, Thurles built an unassailable lead in what was, effectively, a game of two halves.
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First Half
Thurles took control early in the half when Dairhí Dunne crossed for the opening try, converted by Shay. Moments later Mason finished off another sweeping move, Shay again on target with the boot.
The pressure was relentless, and Danny C. powered over for a third try before Odhran and Harry Carroll added further scores just before the break. Shay’s flawless kicking saw him convert all five efforts, sending Thurles into the interval well clear at 35–0.
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Second Half
The hosts continued in the same vein after the restart. Danny C. struck again with his second try, Shay converting with ease. Tadhg Nolan then showed his pace to score, though the kick drifted wide.
Odhran Hogan crossed in the 14th minute to extend the lead further before Waterford City hit back with a late consolation try — a deserved reward for their persistence. The conversion missed, leaving the final score 74–5 in Thurles’ favour.
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Full-Time Reflections
This was an all-round team performance from Thurles, with tries spread right across the squad. Shay’s consistency off the tee gave his side plenty of scoreboard pressure, while the forwards and backs combined well throughout. Waterford battled to the end and were rewarded with their try, but the day belonged to Thurles, who underlined their attacking firepower in style.
Final Score:
🏉 Thurles RFC 30 – 0Waterford City RFC
U14 League
Thurles RFC 74 – 5 Waterford City RFC
Thurles U14s turned in a dominant display against Waterford City, scoring freely while showing real variety in attack. With strong carries up front and sharp finishing out wide, Thurles built an unassailable lead in what was, effectively, a game of two halves.
⸻
First Half
Thurles took control early in the half when Dairhí Dunne crossed for the opening try, converted by Shay. Moments later Mason finished off another sweeping move, Shay again on target with the boot.
The pressure was relentless, and Danny C. powered over for a third try before Odhran and Harry Carroll added further scores just before the break. Shay’s flawless kicking saw him convert all five efforts, sending Thurles into the interval well clear at 35–0.
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Second Half
The hosts continued in the same vein after the restart. Danny C. struck again with his second try, Shay converting with ease. Tadhg Nolan then showed his pace to score, though the kick drifted wide.
Odhran Hogan crossed in the 14th minute to extend the lead further before Waterford City hit back with a late consolation try — a deserved reward for their persistence. The conversion missed, leaving the final score 74–5 in Thurles’ favour.
⸻
Full-Time Reflections
This was an all-round team performance from Thurles, with tries spread right across the squad. Shay’s consistency off the tee gave his side plenty of scoreboard pressure, while the forwards and backs combined well throughout. Waterford battled to the end and were rewarded with their try, but the day belonged to Thurles, who underlined their attacking firepower in style.
Final Score:
🏉 Thurles RFC 30 – 0Waterford City RFC
