Creggs U13’s played round 2 in the League v Dunmore RFC on Saturday. Originally scheduled for Dunmore, the game was sensibly relocated to the 4G in Creggs after heavy overnight rain. Inside the opening minute, Finn Harrington ignited proceedings with a blistering run from deep, covering two-thirds of the pitch to score in the corner. Five minutes later, Calum Keane crashed through multiple tackles to double the lead and set the tone. Dunmore responded with sustained pressure, but Creggs’ defensive line stood tall. Harry Martin, Michael Burke, and Coman Connaughton were superb. A turnover on the Creggs 10m line sparked the next attack, with Fionn Gilligan and Conor Gaynor combining to release Harrington once more for his second try on 14 minutes. 15–0. Despite strong Dunmore resistance and big carries from Oisin Egan Murphy, Rian Fannon, and Ben Kelly, Creggs’ depth told. Late arrival Matthew Fox made an immediate impact at the breakdown, creating the platform for Liam Harpur to secure the bonus-point try on 23 minutes, converting his own score. Harpur struck again shortly after, picking from the base of the scrum and scoring under the posts leaving the score 29–0 at half-time.

The second half demanded adjustment as Dunmore came out with renewed intent. Creggs showed real resilience. Inch by inch, Creggs worked up-field where Rian Fannon thundered through the pack, Adam Mitchell showed explosive pace and Keane finished clinically on 36 minutes.

Matthew Fox then produced a superb solo effort, galloping half the field to score. As fatigue set in, discipline never wavered. Aodhain Mannion, Sennan Gately, and Tommie McArdle defended resolutely, while Reuben Cuddy returned to steady the backline.The final word belonged to teamwork. Nathan O’Connor burst through six tackles before selflessly offloading to Liam Harpur to complete his hat-trick. Dunmore fought to the end and were rewarded with a deserved late try through Luke O’Neill. A comprehensive win by this improving side. Training continues weekly.