Week of the 5th January.
CARTY INSPIRES CONNACHT
Congratulations to Connacht on a memorable and fully merited 35-24 PRO14 victory over Leinster. Inspired by JACK CARTY, the westerners recorded a first ever win at the RDS as they inflicted a first league defeat in 26 matches on the title holders. Jack richly warranted his 'Man of the Match; award, his haul of 25 points exceeding that of the hosts and also being the most points scored by any player in a match against Leinster in the professional era!
Connacht excelled from start to finish apart from a third quarter wobble. However, they steadied themselves and were unfortunate to concede a try to Leinster in the final move of an absorbing and fast-moving encounter. This earned the home side a bonus point but Connacht came away with a haul of five points.
Buccaneers was well represented in the contest with SHANE DELAHUNT and the MASTERSON brothers EOGHAN and SEAN being in the starting XV while CONOR KENNY and COLM REILLY were introduced during the second half. Strangely both
replacements were not included in The Sunday Times; match report; tut tut Peter Reilly.
Well done, guys, and keep it going next against Munster!
GERWYN PRICE wins World Darts title
You may wonder why new PDC World Darts champion and now World No.1 GERWYN PRICE features in Buccaneers Notes but did you know he once played at Dubarry Park? Back in 2012 when Cross Keys, a small town Welsh club, competed in the British& Irish Cup in which Connacht Eagles also participated.
Connacht had a memorable 31-16 win at the Athlone stadium despite Rodney Ah You incurring an early red card for the hosts. Hooker Price came off the bench on that occasion but, despite their defeat in the Irish midlands, Cross Keys progressed to the B&I Cup final and later defeated Pontypridd in the Swalec Cup final that season.
Midlands Sports Stars To Speak At Women’s Leadership Conference In Westmeath
Laois Set For Crucial Joe McDonagh Clash With Down
Shane Lowry In Action At PGA Championship
Leinster SHC: Season Defining Game For Offaly And Wexford
Athlone Town On The Road In First Division This Weekend
Leinster SFC: Westmeath Manager's Only Focus On Winning Provincial Title
Irish Rail To Provide Extra Services For Leinster Final
Retiring Midlands Rugby Star Converts Sports Centre Planning Application
We Want To Win Two Points Every Game - Killian Sampson
Joe Ward Set For Mega Fight Night At Athlone Town Stadium
Shane Lowry Set For PGA Championship Hunt
We Were Second Best Against Laois - Kevin O'Brien
Offaly Players Deserve Credit For Clare Victory - Mickey Harte
Laois Progress To Next Round Of Tailteann Cup
Ronan Deegan Secures Third Professional MMA Win
John Heslin Trains With Westmeath Camp Ahead Of Leinster Final
Midlands Volunteers Encouraged To Enter GAA Community Heroes Campaign
Laois Secure Massive Win Over Westmeath In Joe McDonagh Cup
Ireland Secure Second Win In Women's Six Nations
Leinster SHC: Eoghan Cahill 65 Rescues Draw For Offaly Against Kilkenny