THE GAIN LINE

U-16s defeat Loughrea

Creggs U-16 Boys played host to Loughrea last Sunday morning and came away with a very impressive 26-point win (3610).

This team appears to be gelling at just the right time and Mathew Beirne got them up and running with a well worked try here. A Leo Anic brace saw the hosts go in at half-time 19-3 to the good.

The second half continued in a similar vein and when Leo Flynn skipped through for his first try the game was as good as over. Flynn added his second shortly after as Creggs’ tightened their grip. Luke Kilcommons added a further try late on to put the cap on a memorable win.

Ballina take the spoils

The U-15s went down to an impressive Ballina outfit on Sunday last in Creggs as the Mayo side plundered a 23-12 victory in the Connacht Division One League semi-final.

Creggs looked to be in control of this one following a Cian Kiernan try in the first half but Ballina crossed over against the run of play to reduce arrears to 12-8 at the half-time whistle.

Buoyed by this, the visitors were a team transformed after the break and a converted try midway through the second half gave them a one-point lead.

Try as they might Creggs just couldn’t find a way back into the match and Ballina made sure of the win with another try and a late penalty.

Creggs’ attention now turns to the cup as they are set to meet the winners of Monivea and Corrib on the weekend of March 4th/5th.

Minis on tour!

Creggs Mini Rugby stars travelled to Ballinasloe Rugby Club on Saturday morning last where approximately 100 children took part in a number of enjoyable games. A big thank you to Bal-