WELL DONE: Historic day for this Tipperary school rugby team

By Reporter
Published 19th Oct 2023, 15:33 GMT
The Ursuline Junior Rugby team who played Borrisoleigh last week in what was the school’s first ever competitive, 15 a-side full contact Rugby game. Well done to all players and to coach Ms Faheyplaceholder image
The Ursuline Junior Rugby team who played Borrisoleigh last week in what was the school’s first ever competitive, 15 a-side full contact Rugby game. Well done to all players and to coach Ms Fahey

Thurles RFC was the venue for the encounter between the Ursuline Junior Rugby team and their counterparts from Borrisoleigh.

It was a super performance from both sides and a historic day for UCT, it being the first game of 15 a side full contact, competitive rugby the school has participated in.

Sophie Coughlan and Róise O’Brien scored for the Ursuline, and Doireann Lynch converted to finish up 17-12 to Borrisoleigh.

Thanks to captain Orla Carey and vice-captain Molly Hayes and to the students who donned the UCT rugby jersey, all of whom play with home clubs.

A special mention to Ms Fahey, who has done huge work in promoting rugby throughout the school.

Contributed to School Days in the Tipperary Star. 

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