U.12 O'DALY CUP

Last Saturday Wexford U12s travelled to Athy RC to play in the Daly Cup. Wexford were allowed to field two teams because of another team not turning up on the day. Last year Wexford won the Cup, but with all Mini tournements now regarded as 'uncompetitive', there was no Cup up for grabs this year.

Wexford A 1 v Athy 3
Wexford's strength was somewhat compromised because of the fielding of two teams. However,despite playing against a very strong Athy side Wexford only conceded three tries. Athy's forwards too fast and strong for Wexford's back line. Wexford played some good attacking rugby and Peter Barry scored a wonderful try after breaking down the opposition's attack and scoring from the break.

Wexford B 5 v Athy 3

Despite being down three at half time Wexford came back to win by two tries in what was a tough game of rugby. In what was a very physical game, and in typical Leinster style Wexford gave the opposition no chance in the second half. Athy failed to contain the fierce Wexford attacks and suffered as a result. Ian Bennett getting three tries and Alex Ryan and Barry O'Connor one each.

Wexford B 1 v Tullamore 6

Tullamore fielded a side which looked more like U13s than U12. They had a physically stronger team and this was reflected in the scoreline. Wexford fought bravely in the face of overwhelming odds and Ian Bennett scored Wexford's only try. Alex Ryan had to have medical attention after suffering an injury in a scrum and took no further part in the tournament. Had Wexford fielded a full squad the outcome would have been very different.

Wexford 6 v Balbriggan 2

The two Wexford teams were now united and as a result were able to field a much stronger squad. Balbriggan managed two scores but couldn't stop the Wexford attacks. Being stronger at the break and in the back line Wexford overwhelmed the opposition with good offloading and attacking wing play.
Barry O'Connor getting two tries and Ian Bennett, David Doyle, Killian Deane and Stephen O'Donoghue getting one each.

Wexford 4 v St Brigids 0

St Brigids fielded a very good squad of players and have a reputation of being a hard team to beat. Wexford continued to prove yet again that they can beat the best of teams. Wexford were stronger in all departments and played some great rugby. Good use of the wings led to some great scores by Wexford. Another solid performance from these youngsters. Ian Bennett scoring two tries and Barry O'Connor and David Doyle one each to give Wexford victory.

Wexford 3 v Athy 0

In this last game Wexford showed the kind of talent they have when fielding a full strength squad. They beat Athy by playing intelligent entertaining rugby. Athy just couldn't break down the Wexford attack and they were no match for their back line either. Fast agressive attacking play down both wings by Wexford led to this very impressive win. Athy were simply unable to breach Wexford's solid back line. David Doyle, Ian Bennett and Rory O'Connor scoring a try each to seal victory. Peter Barry was very impressive in the tackles. Last outing of the season comes next Sunday in the Casey Cup when Wexford play host to Greystones.