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Amazons beat Greystones 15-14 in nail-biting match

Arklow Women Rock Greystones!!

Arklow Amazons take the win in Greystones 15-14

Arklow Amazons travelled to Greystones for their second Leinster League match of the season on Sunday 24th October. With both teams eager for their first league win of the season it was going to be a tough battle from both sides. Arklow started strong, and through solid kicking and quick line speed and pressure, Greystones found themselves on their own try line. Under pressure, Greystones cleared their own line with a kick but on the counter attack the Amazons managed to put the first score on the board with a try in the corner.
Arklow managed to retain possession from the restart, and strong phases of attack led to a scrum on the 5m line. From there Arklow quickly got their second score of the day, leading 10-0.
Arklow’s defence had been holding Greystones at bay, but a number of penalties led to the home side gaining ground, and a final line break inside the 22 led to their first score of the day, with a successful conversion leaving the half time score at 10-7 to the away team.
This score remained unchanged for the next 20 minutes, with both teams working effectively in defence. Into the last 20 minutes of the game, Arklow’s penalty count again let the home side gain ground, leading to a score under the posts to leave the score 14-10 to the home side.
With only 5 minutes left in the game, Arklow needed to pull something out of the bag to get a final score. Showing solid discipline and determination, Arklow worked through the phases to gain ground. Greystones couldn’t match the attack and gave away penalties, allowing Arklow to work up the pitch and score in the corner. Final score was Arklow 15 Greystones 14. A well fought battle from both sides in a game that could have gone either way, Arklow were delighted to come away with the win

Team: Emer Dillon (1 try), Geraldine Galvin, Danielle Kaye, Claire Nicholson, Tanya Hendra, Laura Rice, Chloe O’ Brien, KellyAnn Conroy, Fiona Dempsey, Lauren Messitt, Ann Marie Burke (1 try), Dianne Hunt Byrne, Stephanie Nicholson, Georgia Earls, Emily Slater (1 try), Katie Shanley, Caroline Murray O’ Keeffe, Sue Hunt
Pictured Ann-Marie Burke, Sue Hunt, Kelly-Ann Conroy and Diane Hunt.

A gorgeous picture of two of our players who brought along their number 1 fans to watch them play. Just 3 of the 6 babies born to Amazon players in 2021 and most of the mammies have been back out training and playing this season 💪🏼

Boots checked… all set for a 1pm kick off here at The Oval.
Amazon V New Ross
1st game of the league!
Come on Amazons! ❤️🖤

And we’re back and look how happy we are to be back! ❤️🖤
Coming off the pitch all you can hear is
“That was great”
“I haven’t laughed like that in a long time”
“I’ve missed this”
All smiles after our first day back and coach Barney didn’t go too hard on us!
All new members are welcome anytime just contact the page ❤️🖤

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If this boy doesn't play rugby we give up!! Lewie's dad is Tommy Scarfe from the mens senior team and his mum is Danielle Kay from Womens team. Already dressed in the Arklow Colours. Welcome Lewie!!!

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Our next newest recruit is baby Cara!!! Fists are clenched and ready to Go!! Congratulations to Senior Womens player Lorraine Dunne on her new arrival.

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Some of our players have been busy during the Lockdown in boosting future membership numbers. First up today are twins Ryan & Allie in their 6 Nations outfits!! Congratulations to Senior Womens player Claire Nicholson on the birth of these beauties.

All Arklow's Youth & Minis Players and every School Kid in South Wicklow will know our Club & Community Rugby Officer - Barney Hynes. Over the next few weeks Barney will be setting all youths a challenge. This week its easy, just predict the score in Saturday Nights Munster V Leinster Match and post a video of you cheering on Leinster!! Barney will give a Rugby Ball to whoever gets the correct score or nearest. So get posting!!!

So good to be back! ❤️🖤❤️🖤

Calling all women over 18 in the Arklow Area.
Rugby Training for the Women's Team starts back this Friday night (4th December) from 7-8pm. New Players always welcome, no experience necessary. come along and "Give it a Try".

With covid restrictions putting a stop to the first league match of the season, the Amazons played a little friendly against Wexford instead. It was a great way for the new girls to get a feel for a match without the pressure of points and a refresher for all the seasoned players. Despite the dire weather conditions everyone had a bit of fun and the ladies were excited to get back at the game after such a long break

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For our final post of Player Profiles we present our back three players. Keep an eye out for these ladies on the pitch!

Preseason training continues every Wednesday and Friday at the club for those who want to give it a try!
20x20.ie Leinster Women's Rugby

🔴⚫️WHO ARE WE⚫️🔴

The penultimate day of Player Profiles, and we’re into the backline as we present our half back and centre players. Keep an eye out for these ladies on the pitch!

Preseason training continues every Wednesday and Friday at the club for those who want to give it a try!
20x20.ie Leinster Women's Rugby