Edenderry Rugby Club

Edenderry seconds also enjoyed a win on Sunday last against local rivals Birr in the South Leinster Provincial league.

Derry scored 2 tries, one in the first half from outhalf Ziggy Killaly after some good pressure on the Birr outhalf saw him spill the ball, Killaly was first to react and barged his way over to get the touch down. Stephen Cummins scored the second try late in the second half, after a good pass from substitute Conor Moore put him through a gap. Cummins still had work to do and his pace got him over the line in the end for an excellent score. Cummins also added 3 penalties during a game which Edenderry controlled from start to finish, without ever looking at their best.

Colm Carter and co. in the Derry lineout dominated on their own ball and stole a number of oppositions throw ins. The scrum settled in the second half and became a good platform for attack, after some early confusion between Dunne and Dunne at 8 and 9, and Derry also tackled well throughout and were much better at retaining possession in the tight, allowing far fewer turnovers than in previous games. In fact had it not been for a string of unforced handling errors the homeside could have added much more to the score board and seen the game out much more comfortably. Best on the day for Edenderry were Richie Smyth, Colm Carter and Chris Furey for the sheer control in the lineout .Alderton at first center made some great tackles as always and Cummins was his reliable self with the boot. Shane Melias work rate in the first half was excellent and the homeside did well to keep Birr down to three points.

Not their best performance of the year but another good win for this seconds team who are now undoubtedly building up for their cup game in April. Their next outing is against League Leaders Portlaoise away on Sunday next the 28th of February. Kick off is 1.00pm and this will be a real test for the Derry side that have now won their last three on the trot.

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