Thurles Womens RFC v UL Bohemians

Thurles Womens RFC had an emphatic 38-12 win over a much improved UL Bohemianss side on Sunday. Bohs were on the attack early in the game and their speed and skill looked threatening but Thurles were very strong in defence and the home side failed to make any real ground. The first attack from Thurles was an impressive one and involved the whole team, fast hands and a superb run from Flying Full Back, Aisling O Hagan released Aisling Byrne to barrel over the line with a fantastic try. The conversion attempt from a very tight angle was narrowly missed. Thurles were ahead 5-0.
Thurles were the better side in the ensuing minutes of the game with both the forwards and the backs impressive. Aisling O’Hagan who had an outstanding game was to score the second try with the help and support of the powerful Niamh Coman. Megan Callanan easily slotted over the conversion. Thurles were ahead 12-0.
Bohs reacted very well to the dominance of the visitors, their line speed and accuracy carrying them over the line for their first try of the game. The angle for the conversion was tight and narrowly missed. The score now stood at 12-5
Thurles dug deep and players such as jean Ryan, Linda Ryan and Karen Cuddy all put in some fantastic tackles. The forwards worked hard to secure and maintain possession. Thurles forward, Laura Carroll was the next player to find the try line as she spotted a gap in the Bohs defence and went over the line for a fine individual score. Sharpshooter, Megan Callanan again slotted over the conversion Half Time 5 - 19.
Thurles started the second half very well. Stephanie Moore made a fantastic tackle on her opposite winger turning over the ball to give Thurles valuable possession. Ciara O Dwyer and Lesley O Sullivan made huge carries for the Thurles Women. In a Man of the Match performance, Full Back Aisling O Hagan once again broke the Boh’s line and made a fantastic run from inside her own half, crossing the the halfway line to score for Thurles. Megan Callanan once again expertly converted it. 26-5.
Bohs were unlucky not to get two more tries, one being expertly held up by Aisling O Hagan and Ciara O Dwyer and the other was an unfortunate knock on. Thurles player Joanne Harrison won an ensuing line out and a maul from Thurles allowed the Premier Women gain valuable ground. Maria Whelan peeled off the back of the maul and with a lovely pass to outhalf Miriam Harrison who had a great game, once again released the unstoppable O Hagan over the try line for Thurles. Megan Callanan duly slotted it over the bar. 5-33.
The remainder of the match was a battle between the two sides in deteriorating weather conditions. Bohs scored an excellent try in the dying minutes of the game which was nicely converted bringing the final score to 12-38, an excellent, well engineered, bonus point victory for Thurles.
The Thurles Women are on the road again away to Shannon Ladies RFC next Sunday and the U15 & U18 Girls are away to Mallow. Any travelling support would be appreciated.

Thurles RFC's Aisling O Hagan scored 3 tries for Thurles in an excellent 12-38 victory away to Limerick's UL Bohemians on Sunday

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