Money in the Bank…

The first game of the season for Belvo ladies was played on Sunday the 5th of October, which after a wet and windy week, turned out to be a perfect day for rugby as the sun decided to come along. The girls were facing Malahide and Belvo was expecting an eager team who had the added advantage of playing in front of their home crowd. The game started well when Belvo opened the scoring in the first 15 mins as winger Anne Marie Flaherty (Ammo) flew over the try line - the end result of beautiful Belvo phase play.

A few hasty decisions and bad calls from the players allowed Malahide to score two penalties.  However, Belvo’s quick and measured response led to another try for Belvo when fullback Roisin O’Donnell broke through the Malahide ranks to score an inspiring try. The Belvo ladies continued to work well rucking and put immense pressure on Malahide, who struggled to produce any back moves.

Following several incidents, Malahide’s front row had to no choice but to concede that Belvo had the more powerful pack and it was agreed that scrums would change to non-contested. This unfortunately led to a momentary lack of concentration and allowed Malahide to score their only try of the game as the team was caught offguard… for the first and last time in this highly spirited affair.

Belvo continued to push home their advantage which led to another two tries, first winger Aisling O’Callaghan on her rugby debut running in support of centre Ailis Egan was perfectly positioned for the off load and went over the line. A few minutes later Ailis decided to take it in herself as she glided over the line for the final score of the match.

Overall it was a wonderful opening match for Belvo, and very much a team game with a wonderful display from the talented backs and a lot of hard graft from the forwards.  Every Belvo player contributed in one way or another. A win and a bonus point is definitely the perfect way to start the campaign!

Anne Marie Barcoe /Audrey Messina

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