RUGBY ROUND UP: Positive results for various Navan RFC sides
Navan RFC Men's and Women's sides came away from their weekend fixtures with positive outcomes
Leinster Metro Premier 2
Navan 47
Malahide 0
Balreask Old, Navan.
Navan RFC Men's 2nd XV delivered a commanding performance in their resounding victory over Malahide RFC at Balreask Old. Navan were dominant across the park and ran in a total of seven tries while defence held firm for the full 80 minutes.
A standout moment was a fantastic team try that was successfully finished by flanker Andy Beggy, which highlighted the squad's cohesion and attacking flair. This victory is a significant statement from Navan and reflects the depth and quality within their wider Senior Men's setup.
The win sees Navan move up to 5th place in the Leinster Metro Premier 2 table and they have accumulated 15 points from five matches.
Navan: Ciarmhac Ó Fionnagáin, Eoin O'Reilly, Shane O'Connor, Rokas Lipinskas, Saul Nicholson, Andrew Beggy, Kade Su'a, Harry Hester, Kit Waddington, Mark Russell, Luke Dolan, Cillian Farrell, Drew Hamilton, Ben Macken, Cormac Horan. Replacements: Alessandro Maltese, Max Shivmangal, Ciaran Tobin, Graham Brennan, Iain Brady, Cian Egan.
Leinster Women's League Div 1
Navan 29
MU Barnhall 29
Balreask Old, Navan.
Navan Women's 1st XV fought out an electrifying draw with reigning champions and league leaders, MU Barnhall, in the Leinster Women's League Div 1. Both sides scored five tries and two conversions each in a gripping contest at Balreask Old.
The result was a testament to Navan's quality and it kept them firmly in the top three of the league table. The Player of the Match accolade went to impact player Shona White.
Navan: Emily Jo White, Ava Kiechler, Lauren Fitzpatrick, Katie Kearney, Nicola Bolger, Ava Galvin, Aoife Ryan, Rosie Searle, Alex Connor, Anna Bolger, Lauren Kelly, Michelle Claffey, Molly Fitzgerald, Sophia Murdock, Lillian Brady. Replacements: Emma Looby, Shona White, Anita Lennon, Molly Egan, Jackie Shiels.
Leinster Women's League Div 3
Navan 29
Dublin University 0
Balreask Old, Navan.
Navan Women's 2nd XV delivered an emphatic performance at home and secured a convincing victory over Dublin University (Trinity) in the Leinster Women's League Div 3. Navan crossed the line five times without reply and added two successful conversions.
The team’s defensive effort was exceptional and ensured the visiting Dublin University side was held scoreless throughout the contest. The standout performer on the day was Kaetlin Wallace, who was named the Player of the Match.
Navan: Mary-Louise Bridgeman, Róisín Watters, Anna Mennis, Kaetlin Wallace, Shaunagh Keogan, Anna Marchant, Tara Quinn, Keelan O'Connor, Paula Keating, Anna McGarry, Leanne O'Neill, Louise Coyle, Kym McGrath, Rosanna O'Neill, Siobhain Beggy. Replacements: Lisa O'Neill, Sinead Ryan, Bronagh OSullivan, Niamh Lister, Aisling Kelly, Maria Smith.