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Longford v Clane 22-Oct-06

Lonford 18 Clane 14 A last minute try denied Clane what would have been a great win away to Longford in the Leinster League. Clane started well and won two early penalties but both were pulled wide. A transgression on the 22 gave Longford a chance to get on the scoreboard which the out half took. Late in the half Longfords Centre went over for a try in the corner which was converted to give them a 10 - 0 half time lead. Clanes half time team talk focused them more clearly to the job and the setpiece started to function more cleanly. A clearance kick by the longford Fullback found Anto Hennessy who linked up beautifully with Niall Brennan, and Cormac McEvoy to allow Mark "Gunshow" Coonan over under the posts. Longford came back strongly but outstanding defending held out the home team. Eventually Clane drove longford off their own scrum on Clanes own 5 metre line. When the scrum half rushed his pass Luke McCormack intercepted. he fed John Gamble who broke out to half way and had the presence of mind to offload in the tackle. Cormac McEvoy completed the move under the posts and added the conversion to leave clane 14 - 10 up. Longford came back again to add a penalty to their score . 14- 13 and so it remained until 8 minutes into injury time when Longford broke out themselves. The winger made 60 yards before passing inside to his centre to score. Clane are home to Athboy on 5th November in the next encounterin the league

Longford v Clane Seconds 22-Oct-06

Lonford22 Clane 20 Clane’s away fixture to Longford saw the return of several familiar faces to the team. Longford’s kick off was gathered in by Clane and with good recycling gave the ¾’s quick ball which was taken to just outside Longford’s “22” Longford conceded a penalty trying to staunch Clane’s attack which was successfully converted by Tony McLoughlin. Longford retaliated with attacking runs from their pack and sloppy defending by Clane saw Longford rewarded with a try. Good interlinking play between “Jools” Hennessy and the boot of Peter Dunne gave good field position allowing Clane to attack from the set piece. A great interception from the half way line saw Clane cross the Try line. Again Longford’s attacking pack gave way to their 2nd try giving the score at half time 10-8 to Longford. After a Rejuvenating team talk by the effervescent manager “Marty Corbett” Clane opened the half with 2 great trys that were down to total commitment by all of the team. Longford with the interjection of several pairs of fresh legs in the final 20 mins of the game allowed them to finish the game with 2 further trys giving the final score of Clane 20 Lonford22. Clane’s performance was one of total commitment and 110% effort by every player. The Rumour mill was working over time again this weekend, with several alleged sightings of the lesser smiling Corbett beast ON the field of play…but I never saw him at the bottom of any rucks…. Man Of Match: All 15 Players

Clane Seconds v Tullamore 15-Oct-06

Clane 2nds welcomed Tullamore 3rds for what turned out to be a hard, fast paced & high scoring encounter. The Referee’s decision to award early “Sin Bins” & various “Warnings” to both teams displayed what a High octane encounter this would be. Good 1st up tackling, complimented with strong rucking & mauling by both forwards & backs gave Clane the edge, in what was a physical battle from the start. A fast paced 1st half saw Clane only 5 points ahead at the break. The 2nd half saw Snipping runs off the back of scrums from “Jools” Hennessy again followed up by solid rucking gave Clane a good platform for fast 2nd phase ball, which was rewarded with further scores. In defence Billy Murphy relived pressure from the attacking side with great kicking from the hand. A solid team performance in front of a large home crowd gave way to rumours that Marty Corbett was seen to be smiling on the sideline, but I must add theses are just rumours….. Man Of Match: Tony Blake: Solid tackling in defence & strong attacking running. Try Of Match: The “Loose head prop” : A great individual, skilful try from 1 yard out approx

Touch Rugby, 21st August 2006

Clane RFC are hosting a touch rugby competiton this Saturday, the 26th.
Following on from last years successful day, this will be a fun informal event open to girls and guys of all ages and standards. A BBQ and drinks will be available.
Everyone is welcome. Please contact club PRO Michael Keogh at 0861010185 or email clanerugby@gmail.com for more details.

Fixtures for 2006/2007 season now available click on the fixtures link above for more details

Training for 2006/2007 season has started, 25th July 2006

Pre Season Training has restarted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 pm.
New and old players welcome. Contact TJ Ryan at 0863137791 or email clanerugby@gmail.com for more details.

Clane RFC Annual Dinner Dance, 13th Apr 2006

Clane RFC are holding their annual dinner dance on Friday the 5th of May in the Westgrove Hotel in Clane.
This is normally a very enjoyable event and all are welcome.
Tickets are available from Tony Blake (087-6856554) and Paul Morrin (086 - 1934889) and the price is 50 euro per ticket.

Clane RFC Draw, 3rd Jan 2006

Your favourite club is holding two fund raising draws with two fantastic prizes for the lucky winners.

Draw 1 :

Draw 2 :

Clane v Newbridge, 12th Dec 2005

Clane lost yesterday to Newbridge 17-20 following a try scored in the last couple of minutes by the visitors.
Clane started very positively with two tries and finished the first half ahead by 14 points to 3. The first of these tries came early in the game from Brian Gatley following a 50m solo run from Conor Malone. The second try came from a set-piece move with Dave Watkins coming in with a string run from his wing and scoring under the posts. Luke converted both.
Newbridge managed a penalty goal in the first half and built on this early in the second with a try out wide and a push over try. With Clane still ahead and holding on desperately the Newbridge left wing scored a second try to snatch victory at the death. This was a fairly evenly contested game which could have gone either way.
This was Clane's final league game before Christmas and followed two defeats to Portarlington and New Ross in previous weeks.

Rathdrum v Clane, 20th Nov 2005

Clane enjoyed a welcome away win over Rathdrum following two disappointing results in previous weeks. The first half of this game was not exactly free flowing champagne style rugby and this was reflected in the 0-0 half time scoreline.
Clane were much more positive in the second have an got off the mark early through a Luke McCormack penalty. This was followed up by a converted Ronan Murphy try. The game finished at 10-10.
Clane 1sts and 2nds are at home to New Ross next weekend.

Clane v Railway, 13th Nov 2005

Clane had a very disappointing result at home to Railway Union last Sunday losing 6-7. Having gone 6-0 and having crossed over the Railway try line three times without grounding the ball, Clane should have had the match wrapped up at half time.
Railway scored a converted try very early in the second and after this period there were no more scores. Clane are away to Rathdrum next Sunday.
Clane 2nds lost to a handy Railway Union second team

Enniscorthy v Clane, 6th Nov 2005

Clane lost away to Enniscorthy yesterday, 16-11, in the 3rd round of the Leinster League Div 2 following an agonising late try in the final play of the game.
With the scores tied at 11-11 deep into injury time, Enniscorthy worked through a number of phases to score out wide at the death. Clane's scores came from an Anthony Hennessy try and two Luke McCormack penalties,
Clane 2nds also lost to Enniscorthy in an entertaining fixture.

Clane v Ashbourne, 23rd Oct 2005

Clane 1sts and 2nds recorded their first league wins of the season on Sunday against Ashbourne.
Clane 1sts won 15-6 with tries coming from David Doran and Jon Slattery and a penealty and conversion from Luke McCormack.
Clane 2nds also had a good win 18-6. Clane's tries came from Danno Horan and Mick Keogh with Billy Murphy adding the additional point from the boot.

Golf Classic Results, 19th Oct 2005

A large turnout attended the Clane RFC golf classic, with 25 teams entered. eur. 8,500 was raised for the club on the day thanks to our generous sponsors and members. Thanks to all at Knockanally for having the course in fine condition, and for the great hospitality afterwards. In particular, thanks to George Manzor for organising the day out. The roll of honour for the day was -

1st prize - Seven up team (Noel Carter, Jim Minihan, Walter Cummins, Declan Meath)
2nd prize - McCormack Plant (Phil McCormack, Brian Byrne, Derek Kelly, Luke McCormack)
3rd prize - Ger O'Brien (Captain), Ray Brennan, Ian Harbourne and John Molloy
4th prize - Seamus Manzor (Captain), Peter McCarthy, John Nolan and Austin Daly
(prizes sponsored by Jas. Manzor)

Nearest the pin - P. Kavanagh (SIAC)
Longest drive - Niall Christian (CM Groundworks)
(prizes sponsored by Peter McCarthy, Febreve Wines)

Draw winners - John Smith (four ball at the K club) - Bill Byrne (four ball at Carton)

Wicklow v Clane, 16th Oct 2005

Clane lost their first league fixture of the season away to Wicklow 14-8. Clane's points came through the boot of Luke McCormack and an injury time try from the Clane pack.
Clane 2nds also went down to Wicklow having held the upper hand til half time.
Both teams face Ashbourne in the league next Sunday at home. Seconds kick off at 1.30, with the firsts kicking off at 3.00. All support very welome.

Golf Classic

Clane RFC's annual golf classic will take place on October 14th in Knockanally Golf Club. There will be a shot gun start at 1pm and
the format will be a four-ball scramble.
Enquires can be made to :
Paul Morrin (086-1934889) or Michael Keogh (086-1010185)

Leinster League Begins

Clane begin their Leinster League Div 2 campaign next Sunday, the 16th Oct, away to Wicklow. The 1st team will be kicking off at 3pm, with the 2nds kicking off at 1.30pm. All support very welcome.