U18.5’s DLSM v AB – 9th NOvember 2024

The DLSM u18.5’s togged out last Saturday against AB. As for all games on Saturday it was a wet day and a titanic battle would probably be the order of the day. And for both sets of players, coaches and supporters this transpired. The game ended 7 – 10 in favour of AB, but don’t let the low score fool you. This was an exciting game of end to end rugby with both sides showing some excellent attacking and defensive skills in the tricky wet conditions.

The first half started well for both teams with good attacking and defending from both sides. AB crossed the line first with a well worked back row move and after sustained pressure and exhaustive defence they finally breached the line. DLSM immediately attacked back with good pack play from Isobel, Grace, Eabha and Caolinn, forcing a turnover and allowing our talented backs Leah, Navya and Esme to make inroads. Unfortunately, the AB defence stood strong for the remainder of the 1st half and it ended 0 – 5 to AB.

The 2nd Half started just as the 1st half had ended with both teams running some good lines of attack and both defence’s being up for the challenge with some fantastic tackling and rucking skills on display. Some good sniping runs from scrum half Zoe and great line breaks again from Navya and Esme kept the pressure on AB eventually leading to a goal line drop out. The drop out was picked up by our out-half Hannah who weaved through the AB defence to score a great individual try under the posts which she then converted. 7 -5 to DLSM.

And so the battle continued until 3 mins from the end AB scored a try after sustained pressure in the left had corner just 2 meters from the side line. 7-10 AB. DLSM applied great pressure for the last 3 minutes but unfortunately came up short.