U.15's LOSE IN WADDOCK CUP FINAL

The U.15's tried to bannish the memories of last weeks defeat to Navan, when they took on Kilkenny in Park Lane on Sat morning, in the Waddock Cup Final. Once again they started in terrible fashion, conceding a try after only two minutes of play. Kilkenny had added another before Wexford realised what was going on. Playing into a strong wind they eventually started to play to their strenghts and kept the ball in tight, with the pick and go in opperation they began to press the Kilkenny defence backwards, and were rewarded when Collie Joyce-Ahearne crashed over for a try. Eoin Roche added the points and the game was well and truly now a contest. It remained that way for the rest of the half, 10-7 Kilkenny.

Expectations were high in the Wexford camp, as with the wind at their backs, it was felt that the game would be played in the Kilkenny half of the field. This however was not the case and Kilkenny managed to get their back division more into the game, and another try was added to their tally. Colie Joyce-Ahearne added a second for Wexford bringing the score to 15-12. It remained this way for a period but Kilkenny were doing all the attacking. They scored again to stretch the lead, 20-12.

With time running out Wexford continued to rally and were once again able to cross the Kilkenny line, with Gavin Byrne getting the touchdown. Unfortunately it was too late and the final whistle sounded soon afterwards. 20-17 to Kilkenny.