First Year Rugby Blitz:
A blitz was held for Wexford schools in Wexford rugby club on 30 / 03 / 12. CBS participated along with teams from Good Council, New Ross, Gorey Community College, Wexford Tech and Kilmuckarige Tech.
Our lads were placed in a group with the three former teams. None of our lads had played before and had only been introduced to full contact rugby last week. We started slowly with hard fought match against a skilful and experienced Good Council team. Like all CBS teams the lads got stuck in and matched fire with fire. Aaron Carley crossed for a five pointer that was converter expertly by Paul Bailey Kehoe. We eventually were the wrong side of a 14 – 7 score line.
Next up was the Wexford Tech. The lads flew out of the blocks. They dominated every aspect of the game. In an incredible performance of skill, strength and courage the lads won 14 – 0. Paul Bailey Kehoe top scored with a try and two conversions. The match will be remembered for many years in the annals of CBS rugby for a try scored by Matthew Creane. The ball flashed out the back line. Matthew took the ball in full flight and with a burst of acceleration never before seen at this level in Wexford ran in a try from half way. Eat your heart out Ussain Bolt!!!!!!
The final match was against Gorey. There was the extra ingredient here in that Mr. Frank Duke, the former principal of CBS, managed the opposition. This was our first taste of the main pitch. Again we played excellently well. In an exciting
14 – 14 draw Adam Baziz and Chihun Lee scored two excellent tries. Both were converted.
The team was captained by Isaac Doyle and Everett Johnson was nominated our player of the tournament.
A great day was had by all. Thanks to Ms. Henneberry for her advice on the side line, to John, Chris, Joe and Kevin (see second year notes) for their help. Thanks to Maurice and all in Wexford Rugby for a well organised event. Great credit goes to the playing panel, most of who were representing the school for the first time. They represented the school with honour and exceptional manners both on and off the pitch. It gave me great pride to travel away from the school with such a fine bunch of chaps. Well done.
The panel: Shane Pierce, Lee Whelan, Everett Johnson, Jason Dilworth, Aaron Carley, Dylan Ennis, Mark Doyle, Chihun Lee, Kean Kehoe, David Ngugi, Micheal Lalor, Kevin Corrigan, Manco Fleck, Nathan Furlong, Matthew Creane, Paul Bailey Kehoe, Adam Baziz, Ryan Byrne, Rokas Baika, Josh Byrne, Isaac Doyle (team captain) and David Kavanagh.
M. Walsh.
Junior Rugby Team Advance
Having lost a pre-season friendly to New Ross back in Sept. we were determined to come out on top today. It didn’t take long before centre Chris Vickery had breached the defence to score the first try of the game. This was closely followed by Joe Coleman who was in great form, eventually scoring a hat-trick of tries , for which he claimed the match ball. Alex Perez also got on the scoreboard in the first half.
Further tries by new players Lar Stout and Shaun Donaghue added to our tally. The conversion attempts were off target, but this will be fixed for the next outing against Bridgtown V.S. after Christmas.
Team: Jason Guerrine, Alex Perez, Steve Cullen, Donal Moore, Ciaran Kirwin, Joe Redmond, Conor Fenlon (Capt.) Joe Coleman, Stephen Healy, David Tormey, Johnny Hamilton, Lar Stout, Chris Vickery, Dale Murphy-Butler, Eoin McDonald.
Subs: Lee Dryburg, Adan Culleton, James Takacs, Dan Curran, Graham Kelly, John Lacey, Sam Ogebile, Shaun Donaghue.
Rugby News
Both Junior and Senior teams recieved walk overs in their Cup games this week. Both Kilkenny C.B.S. and St. Davids, Greystones failed to field teams.
Hopefully next week we will be back in action. Great to see so many Juniors at training this week, they are developing into a more cohesive unit. Well done lads.
Leinster Junior Development Cup Round 1 Monday Oct.3rd 2011
Wexford C.B.S….26 Coláiste Cill Mhaintain…..5
Well done to our Junior rugby team who began their cup campaign today away to Wicklow school, Coláiste Cill Mhaintain. While there is only a few experienced players in this squad it was very heartening to watch the committment and determination of this new squad of players. Falling behind to a try after 22 mins, Wexford responded immediately. Following good running by David Tormey and Alex Perez, captain Conor Fenlon was on had to finish off the move with a well taken try. Ciaran Kirwin kicked the conversion.
Again from the restart Wexford attacked, this time Jason Guerrine charged forward and set up a perfect ruck, the ball was moved by Stephen Healy to David Tormey who touched down by the posts. Again Kirwin added the points.14-5 at the interval
The Bokerboys dominated the second half and firther tries from David Tormey and Dale Murphy-Butler extended the lead. Ciaran Kirwin kicked another conversion to leave Wexford comprehensive winners 26-5.
A good display but more work to be done during the week as we prepare for Kilkenny C.B.S. in Round 2.
Team: Jason Goerrine, Alex Perez, Steve Cullen, Donal Moore, Ciaran Kirwin, Lee Dryburg, Joe Redmond, Conor Fenlon (Capt.), Stephen Healy, Luke Byrne, Brian Zacheral, Chris Vickery, Eoin McDonald, Dale Murphy-Butler, David Tormey.
Subs: Gearoid Finn, James Takacs, Adam Culleton, John Lacey, Mark Dowdall, Graham Kelly, Anthony Uju.