Leinster League Division 2
Sunday, 27 September – Clondalkin RFC
South East Lions got their Leinster League Division 2 campaign off to an excellent start on Sunday with a convincing 48-17 victory away to Clondalkin RFC.
Having secured promotion to Division 2 last season, the Lions faced a new challenge against a strong Clondalkin side, but they quickly showed that they are ready for the step up.
The Lions started brightly and opened the scoring when Leah Guinan crossed for the first try of the afternoon, giving South East Lions an early 5–0 lead.
They continued to apply pressure and were rewarded with a second try from Lily Sidney, extending the advantage to 10–0.
Clondalkin responded with two tries to level the game at 10–10, before adding the conversion to move 12–10 ahead. The Lions remained composed, however, and Lily Sidney grabbed her second try of the afternoon to put South East Lions back in front at 15–12.
That proved to be the final score of an entertaining first half, with the Lions taking a narrow 15–12 lead into the break.
South East Lions came out strongly after half-time and began to establish control. Shannon Codd crossed for the Lions' next try, with Clodagh Dee adding the conversion to make it 22–12.
Clondalkin responded with a try of their own to reduce the deficit to five points, but the Lions quickly regained their momentum.
Clodagh Dee then crossed for her first try of the afternoon, stretching the Lions' lead to 27–17. Caoimhe Reville followed with another try, and Dee added the conversion to make it 34–17.
With South East Lions now firmly in control, Leah Guinan added her second try of the match to take the score to 39–17. Dee once again converted, extending the lead to 41-17.
The Lions continued to press until the final whistle, and Vikki Kubiliute put the finishing touch on an impressive performance with the team's final try.
Dee completed a fine afternoon with another successful conversion, bringing the final score to South East Lions 48-17 Clondalkin.
After a competitive opening half, South East Lions pulled away impressively in the second period, scoring 33 unanswered points and finishing with eight tries in total.
For a side entering Division 2 following promotion last season, it was an encouraging opening statement and a strong start to what promises to be an exciting Leinster League campaign.
The Lions will play their next game against Wicklow next Sunday at 1pm in O’Driscoll Park in Wexford. Come out and support the girls!
Sunday, 27 September – Clondalkin RFC
South East Lions got their Leinster League Division 2 campaign off to an excellent start on Sunday with a convincing 48-17 victory away to Clondalkin RFC.
Having secured promotion to Division 2 last season, the Lions faced a new challenge against a strong Clondalkin side, but they quickly showed that they are ready for the step up.
The Lions started brightly and opened the scoring when Leah Guinan crossed for the first try of the afternoon, giving South East Lions an early 5–0 lead.
They continued to apply pressure and were rewarded with a second try from Lily Sidney, extending the advantage to 10–0.
Clondalkin responded with two tries to level the game at 10–10, before adding the conversion to move 12–10 ahead. The Lions remained composed, however, and Lily Sidney grabbed her second try of the afternoon to put South East Lions back in front at 15–12.
That proved to be the final score of an entertaining first half, with the Lions taking a narrow 15–12 lead into the break.
South East Lions came out strongly after half-time and began to establish control. Shannon Codd crossed for the Lions' next try, with Clodagh Dee adding the conversion to make it 22–12.
Clondalkin responded with a try of their own to reduce the deficit to five points, but the Lions quickly regained their momentum.
Clodagh Dee then crossed for her first try of the afternoon, stretching the Lions' lead to 27–17. Caoimhe Reville followed with another try, and Dee added the conversion to make it 34–17.
With South East Lions now firmly in control, Leah Guinan added her second try of the match to take the score to 39–17. Dee once again converted, extending the lead to 41-17.
The Lions continued to press until the final whistle, and Vikki Kubiliute put the finishing touch on an impressive performance with the team's final try.
Dee completed a fine afternoon with another successful conversion, bringing the final score to South East Lions 48-17 Clondalkin.
After a competitive opening half, South East Lions pulled away impressively in the second period, scoring 33 unanswered points and finishing with eight tries in total.
For a side entering Division 2 following promotion last season, it was an encouraging opening statement and a strong start to what promises to be an exciting Leinster League campaign.
The Lions will play their next game against Wicklow next Sunday at 1pm in O’Driscoll Park in Wexford. Come out and support the girls!
