CCM vs DLSP Bagnlestown

 Duff Cup Junior Cup Rugby 

Wicklow 69

Presentation De La Salle Bagnlestown 5

CCM made history winning the quarter final in Carlow sending them into the semi final for the second time in two years.

CCM delivered a ruthless attacking display as they swept aside Presentation De La Salle Bagnelstown with an emphatic 69–5 victory in this one-sided encounter, running in a total of eleven tries to underline their growing confidence and cohesion.

From the opening whistle, CCM set the tempo, dominating possession and territory and pinning the Carlow side deep inside their own half. The home forwards laid a solid platform early on, winning the physical battle at the breakdown and ensuring quick, clean ball for the backs to exploit.

Alex Tyson was the standout performer on the day, crossing the whitewash on four occasions as he repeatedly exposed gaps in the Bagnelstown defensive line. His pace and awareness proved too much to handle, with each try coming as a result of sustained pressure and well-timed support play.

The tries continued to flow from across the park, highlighting the depth of attacking options available to CCM. Alex Healy added a try of his own and was flawless from the tee, converting seven of the tries to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Alex McKenna and Luke Connolly both got in on the act, while Daniel Connolly and Patrick Treanor were rewarded for strong all-round performances with well-taken tries. Further scores from Tamati Rangitaawa and Josh Callery capped an impressive team effort, with CCM showing a willingness to move the ball wide and attack from deep at every opportunity.

Defensively, CCM were just as impressive, shutting down Bagnelstown’s limited chances and forcing handling errors with aggressive line speed and disciplined tackling. The visitors struggled to gain any momentum as wave after wave of CCM attacks came their way.

To their credit, the Carlow side battled to the final whistle and were rewarded with a late consolation try, ensuring the travelling support had something to cheer for despite the heavy defeat.

Overall, this was a commanding performance from CCM, who will take plenty of confidence from both the scoreline and the manner of the victory as they look ahead to sterner tests in the weeks to come.

CCM now play Newpark Comprehensive in Duff Cup semi final and qualify for 1st round of Father Godfrey Cup vs St Fintans Sutton on Thursday 8th January in Greystones RFC.

CCM;Patrick Treanor,Adam Armstrong,Josh Callery;Dylan Butler,Hunter Hennessy;Bill Guinan,Eoin Treanor,Luke Connolly (c); Alex Birrell,Alex Healy;Alex Tyson,Tamati Rangitaawa,Daniel Connolly,Christopher Delahunt,Alex McKenna.

Subs Used;Rory Grove,Ryan Dunne,CJ Armstrong,Cian Collins,Diarmuid Stone,Zach Hollingsworth,Adam Ryan