Fixtures:
Wed 19th : U16, Bruff V St. Mary’s (Re-fixed Dev. Lge) 7:00 pm under lights.
Fri. 21st : Senior Friendly: Bruff 1st XV V Garryowen, 7:00pm under lights.
Sat 22nd : AIL U20: Buccaneers V Bruff, 2:30pm
Sun 23rd :
U13, Bruff V Newcastle west, 11:30 am
U14, Bruff V Richmond, 12:00 am
U16, Richmond V Bruff, 11:30 am
U18, Bruff V Shannon, 11:00 am
MSSL, Garryowen V Bruff J1, Dooradoyle, 2:30pm.
J2 XV, Check website for details of a possible friendly.
Bruff 19 Shannon 26,
Gallant performance in poor conditions.
Bruff U20’s lined out against a formidable Shannon side on Sunday in the latest round of the AIL U20’s League. Worsening conditions before the game ensured expansive rugby was not an option as ball had to be kept close. Shannon was first off the mark after breaking an unorganized Bruff line, however the failed conversion due to squally conditions meant only a marginal lead for Shannon. A second converted try by Shannon saw them pull ahead while play was suspended for 10 mins in the first half due to torrential rain. A resurgent Bruff found their stride pulling back a converted try in heavy conditions. But Bruff continued to trial Shannon throughout the game and in-discipline in the defensive back line saw Shannon run in further tries. Bruff remained within touching distance but handling errors and several turnovers saw Shannon hold the lead. The game finished 26-19 to Shannon, Bruff picking up a valuable bonus point.
Just about says it all really.
Saturday 8th
Munster Senior Cup 1/4 Final
Dolphin v Bruff
Musgrave Park 2pm ET
Gleeson League
Abbeyfeale v Bruff J2
Abbeyfeale KO 1:30pm
U20 AIL SWC
Bruff v Shannon
Kilballyowen Park KO 1:00 pm
Sunday 9th
MSSL (J1 VX)
Bruff v Young Munster
Kilballyowen Park KO 2:30pm
Friday 14th
U20 AIL SWC
Bruff v Garryowen
Kilballyowen Park (Underlights) KO 7:30pm