Clonliffe Cup Winners 2011

Thanks to the CIE Lions, Crusaders and Carlingford Knights for turning out today. It was a tough but very enjoyable day, nice to play in the sunshine for a change!
In the opening game of the Tournament CIE Lions defeated the Crusaders. Next up were the Carlingford Knights V Mater Dei Saints, Carlingford edging the Saints 4:3 in a very close game. The Saints rallied strongly in the next couple of games beating the Crusaders and Lions and earning a place in the final against the Knights.

Some absolutely fantastic defense ensured we brought the Clonliffe Cup back to MDI. Final score - Mater Dei Saints 6 : Carlingford Knights 0 .

Last Reminder - 11.30am Tomorrow morning

Last reminder to arrive at the changing rooms no later then 11.30am tomorrow morning. There are a few jobs to do and it'll take time to organise the Crusaders team who need to be kitted out. Crusaders up first against the CIE Lions..should be a good one. Good luck to all the teams and I hope you enjoy the day.

Referee found - All good to go!

Fair play to our referee who volunteered last night. He has said he'll be able to referee everything on the day. A tough job indeed so lets try and make it easy for him. Thanks lads.

Team to Start in Clonliffe Cup - Sunday 27th March

Team to start Vs Carlingford Knights on Sunday

Tim Allcutt
Colin O'Leary
Michael Hinds
Noel Jackson
Stephen O'Hara
Oliver Fox
Barrie McEntee

Bench: Westy, Kev, The Roadster

Clonliffe Cup 2011 - Schedule Finalised

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Crusaders team confirmed

Some very good news.. The Crusaders team for the Clonliffe Cup has been officially confirmed and 10 lads have been selected to play. Its a combination of Staff, Students and friends of lads here in the Mater Dei Institute. There is a good bit of pace and rugby experience about the team and I'm really looking forward to seeing them in action. The lads on the Saints team are giving me a bit of stick for asking a few of the very good players to turn out. Good luck to them all and I'm sure they'll have a very enjoyable day.

Saints 13 - CIE Lions 13

Thanks again to the Lions who turned out this morning, there can be absolutely no doubt that they were by far the better team on the day. Only generous time keeping from the referee allowing us back into the game. The Saints fell apart in the second half and conceded a succession of tries almost directly from each restart. Anyway, it was good preparation for the Clonliffe Cup and we know exactly where we have to improve over the next week and a half.

Team for Sunday - 13th March Vs CIE Lions

Team announced. Stephen O'Hara to debut. Barrie Mcentee (Player of the Year - 2010) finds himself on the bench for disciplinary reasons. That'll learn him.

Mater Dei Saints vs CIE Lions :

S O'Hara (RW)
M West
M Hinds
N Jackson
G O'Flaherty
K Foran
T Allcutt (LW)

Bench: Colin, Chris, Barrie

Proposed Mini Blitz

All looking good for the mini-blitz on Sunday 27th March. CIE have of course said they are available, we have a provisional yes from another team and our 'Guest' team, the Crusaders looks to be taking shape. So much so its actually quite a good team with a bit of pace! Am hoping to confirm availability of everyone by 16th of March.

Line up for the 'Clonliffe Cup'

Kick off 11.00
CIE Lions V Crusaders
Kick off 11.35
MDI Saints V Carlingford Knights

Loser V Loser
Winner V Winner