DCC’s senior rugby team were crowned victors of the North Dublin Cup after defeating Ardgillan Community College in a thrilling final encounter in Abbotstown, winning 8-7.
The game started well, with both teams forging attacks. However, Ardgillan broke through DCC’s defence and Gabriel Akinwande burst into action, making a vital tackle and preventing a try ten yards from the tryline. Moments later, Ardgillan broke through, scoring the first try and conversion of the game.
DCC reacted in fine fashion. After a long build up in play, Jack Kinsella ran through the Ardgillan back line scoring DCC’s first try of the game. From a tight angle, the conversion kick was missed. DCC went in at half time trailing by two points with a 7-5 scoreline.
Despite Ardgillan pinning DCC back into their half, and piling the pressure on DCC, the team held strong and were rewarded a turnover, giving the team a great boost. DCC controlled the end of the game, dominating possession. With less than a minute remaining and a point behind, DCC were awarded a penalty kick after great attacking play. Conor Kennedy kicked over the penalty giving DCC a two point lead in the dying moments in the game.
Congratulations to the team and Mr Holton. It was an incredible team performance and each and every player fought for every play to bring home the North Fingal Cup. We are immensely proud of their achievements.
Donabate CC: Gerard O’Rourke, Joey Scott Lee, Conor Kennedy, Gabriel Akinwande (C), Sarawut Yodsaeng, Ben Keogh, Sean Maher, Richard Burke, Oisin Power, Cian Jinks, Cian Redmond, Tomás Whelan, Jack Kinsella, Orqo Hickey, Andrew Thornton, Max Reilly, Stephen McDermott, Ollie Twomey, Joe Kennedy, Robert Sparks, Cormac McGleenan.Glen Francis, Andrew Thornton, Connor Culleton, Darragh McKane
Report by Sean Collins, TY Journalism
Photos by Sean Collins and with thanks to Balbriggan RFC.
