u15 SE Shield final

Arklow 24 Carlow 15 Leinster South East Shield final The long-awaited u15 South East Shield Final was played last Saturday at 12 o clock. Carlow was looking to retain the title that there u15s had one last year. Both sides started the game at 100 miles an hour with both teams equalling each other out in the opening phases of play, Arklow then started to gain a hold on the ball and after a period of possession Arklow hooker Jamie Tobin managed to break his way through the Carlow defense to score the opening try of the game to give Arklow an early advantage. Arklow kept the pressure on from the resulting kick-off and after some fine work from the forwards, they managed to make their way into the opposition 22 before a moment of confusing allowed Arklow prop Billy Molloy touch down a bouncing over the line to add to Arklow Advantage. Fly-half Conn Kinsella slotted a touchline conversion worthy of winning any match. These early scores kicked Carlow into action, as they gained control of the ball nearly directly from the kick they moved their way up the pitch before eventually touching down in the corner. Carlow kept up the pressure as the game edged towards half time, with nearly the final play of the half they managed to cross the Arklow whitewash again. This left Arklow 2 points up at the half time. j Carlow kept up the pressure on the Arklow line and after some heroic defending they eventually managed to cross the try line again giving them a 3 point lead. Arklow forwards managed to gain a foothold again playing against a strong breeze. With the Arklow forwards breaking tackle at will this led to more space on the pitch which Calvin Kyra Arklow winger touching the ball down in the corner to give Arklow the lead again. Arklow kept the pressure on the Carlow with some great work from there pack. After two great runs from Arklow players flanker Luke Doyle managed to get his hands on the ball leaving Carlow defenders he managed to score a try under the post which was duly converted by Kinsella. Giving Arklow a 9 point lead. For the last 10 minutes of the game, the teams even each other out with some great defending on both sides. Eventually, Carlow was penalized which gave Arklow the ball. All they had to do was get the ball out of play. Which gave Arklow a 9 point win in the final Leaving the final score 24-15.