U.13's v WATERPARK

This derby proved to be a tough fought affair. Wexford were missing a number of regulars but the replacements proved the strength and depth of the squad. The game was played over 3 periods of 20 mins.The Wexford pack was a rejigged affair but settled well, they pushed exorabily towards the right corner then a beautiful passing move resulted in Cian O'Keeffe crossing in the left corner.Heavy pressure from Waterpark late on resulted in John Landers scoring under the posts The conversion followed ;score at the break 5 - 7.
A raft of changes on both sides resulted in more expansive rugby.Wexford hit their purple patch. Matt Doyle, Jack Stafford and Joe O'Connor were at the heart of everything, phase after phase of rugby resulted in our fullback scoring a great try which Matt Doyle converted. Then a cross field kick was taken at speed by Luke Roche who then sent Jack Stafford over for the best try of the day. Score at end of second period 17 12.
Injuries were mounting and Waterpark took the lead following two breakaway tries by that man again John Landers. Wexford tried to rise there game again -our man of the match- Joe O'Connor made a break from his own 22 ,if anyone could have stayed with him it would have been a certain try .Wexford were camped on Waterpark's 22 but they shut us out.Conor Halligan and Daire MacCormack, Martin Whelan and Bill Quaid caught the eye in the forwards. Final score 17 24.