Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai
C.P.B. 12 v Tralee 20
Played in Tralee, this was a hard fought game in which the Bantry team gave a very good account of themselves. This was the first year the school put out a team at this age group so it is another step forward for rugby in Bantry and the club appreciates all involved for allowing this to take place. Tralee rugby is on a high at the moment so running them this close at this level was a fine achievement.
Club Under 15 League
Bantry Bay 5 v Ballincollig 5
Most of this panel are on their first year at under15 so this result away to Ballincollig was a very good outcome. The game could have gone either way but Bantry were happy with the result and are looking forward to their next outing.
Skibbereen 22 v Bantry Bay 12
Skibbereen raced into an early lead in this game and Bantry team and mentors will be disappointed with the lack of teamwork and intensity in the Bantry side up to half time. These teams were very close last year but on this performance Bantry will not be happy. In the second half Bantry picked up the pace but they had given Skibb a lead that they couldn’t claw back. There is work to be done but Bantry will have to come out firing in games. They seem to have a dangerous habit of letting teams get ahead and then trying to catch up . This just doesnt work against the better sides.
Munster Junior League J1 Division 3
Bantry Bay/Dunmanway 0 v Killorglin 29
The score board is not really a true reflection of this game . Played in some of the worst conditions I have ever seen. There was great credit due to both sides to produce a great contest in the dreadful conditions The first half Bantry/ Dunmanway played with the benefit of the wind and were unlucky not to get on the score sheet Killorglin turning with a slight lead. Shortly after half time the breeze turned into a force 10 gale with bitter driving rain it has to be said that both sides gave it everything but Killorglin used the elements very well , in the final few minutes the home side just ran out of energy and Killorglin ran in three tries with converts to put a really harsh look on the score board no one on the home side gave up and great credit is due to both sides for serving up a good encounter in really horrendous conditions. Bantry/ Dunmanway are a new combination with new players and combinations being tried each week . There is a long season ahead and the team and mentors are working hard.This team will definitely have some wins before the season is out. Hopefully they wont have to play in such dreadful conditions again.