Mallows promotion push gathers momentum
07/03/2010 14:30 Mallow 15 - 3 Fermoy Mallow Stephen Curtin (M.A.R.)
On a glorious spring afternoon at Parkadillane,
Mallow furthered their chances of a swift return to Div 2 and in turn put a dent on Fermoy’s promotion prospects. The home side came out on top with a 15-3 win in a tough and bruising encounter. Kieran O’Gorman and Ray Roche scored tries for Mallow and Brian Morris kicked a conversion and penalty.
Mallow now face Douglas in back to back fixtures, knowing nothing less than 2 victories will do. Mallows main rivals Charleville retained their slim one point advantage at the top of the league with an 11 - 0 win over Waterford City. The league standing is as follows:
1 Charleville 12 10 0 2 223 94 5 45
2 Mallow 12 9 1 2 268 116 6 44
3 Fermoy 12 8 1 3 214 126 5 39
4 Carrick-on-Suir 10 7 0 3 156 152 2 30
5 Douglas 12 6 0 6 143 197 3 27
6 Waterford City 13 5 0 8 197 178 7 27
7 Dungarvan 11 1 0 10 93 211 4 8
8 Shandon 12 0 0 12 104 324 3 3
Many thanks to the vocal home crowd, your support was greatly appreciated.
Mallow v Fermoy Sunday,7th March @ 2.30pm
07/03/2010 14:30 Mallow v Fermoy Mallow Stephen Curtin (M.A.R.)
Mallow host 3rd place Fermoy this Sunday in Parkdillane, St. Josephs Road. The host currently lie in 2nd place 1 point behind leaders Charleville and 1 point ahead of Fermoy. With Fermoy and Charleville both picking up bonus points wins on their last outings, Mallow will be anxious to avoid any slip ups. When the sides last met in late November, the hosts scraped a last minute penalty to gain a draw. Mallow will be out to set the record straight and further their claim for a playoff place however they will have to be at their best as Fermoy appear to be form team coming into the home straight.
The league table standing are:
1 Charleville 11 9 0 2 212 94 5 41
2 Mallow 11 8 1 2 253 113 6 40
3 Fermoy 11 8 1 2 211 111 5 39
A big vocal home crowd is needed, so bring out the families for a great afternoons entertainment.
Mallow resume league campaign against Shandon
21/02/2010 14:30 Shandon v Mallow 1st XV Whitechurch Joe Geary (M.A.R.)
Mallow face another away trip to their near neighbours Shandon. The sides both met recently in the Junior Cup with Mallow coming away with a comfortable victory. This game will double up as a Junior Plate fixture due to both sides having league games postponed earlier in the season. With so much on the line, Mallow will have to be at their best in order to gain valuable league points and to ensure their Junior Plate hopes remain intact.
21/02/2010 12:00 Ballincollig v Mallow 2nds XV Tanner Park Eoin O'Neill (M.A.R.)
Mallow 2nds XV face a very difficult away trip in their league final in what is a repeat of their last league outing which they lost 6-3. Mallow will be out to exact revenge for that game but with the vocal local home support
and experience of the opposition this will pose as a very difficult task.
Mallow RFC Fashion Show 2010
The Mallow RFC Fashion Show returns again, this thursday the 18th of February at 8 o clock. It will be held in the Hibernian Hotel in Mallow. Tickets are available at the door for €20.
Fixtures Sunday 7th February 2010
07/02/2010 14:30 Mallow 1st XV v Charleville Mallow
Mallows eagerly awaited top of the table league clash with Charleville takes place this weekend at Parkdillane, Mallow. A win for Mallow will see them leap frog Charleville into top position in the race for league promotion.
Fixtures Sunday 31st January 2009
Mallow 1st XV
Munster Junior Cup
31/01/2010 14:30 Shandon v Mallow Whitechurch
Mallow 2nds XV
31/01/2010 12:00 Ballincollig V Mallow Tanner Park
League Campaign resumes away to Dungarvan.24-01-10
24/01/2010 14:30 Dungarvan v Mallow 1st XV Dungarvan Paddy O'Connor (M.A.R.)
24/01/2010 12:00 Youghal v Mallow 2nds XV Youghal Liam Baylor (M.A.R.)
Mallow resume their league campaign this weekend away to Dungarvan. The sides met earlier in the season and the home team ran out comfortable winners. This time around however Mallow will be expecting a different proposition with the home team showing good form at home proving very difficult opponents on their home turf. Mallow will be a bit rusty as they have not had a game since the 20th December 2009.
Mallow 2nds XV are away to Youghal in a very important fixture. After an outstanding display by the 2nds last weekend v Bandon, Mallow will be hoping to kick on in Group A of the J3 South Playoffs. Victory will see them within touching distance of J2 promotion.
Rescheduled Junior Cup v Shandon 17th January 2010
17/01/2010 14:30 Shandon v Mallow 1st XV Whitechurch Karl Llewellyn (M.A.R.)
17/01/2010 12:00 Mallow 2nds XV v Bandon Mallow
Last weeks; postponed First round tie in the Munster Junior Cup has been rescheduled for this Sunday, 17th January away to Shandon at their Whitechurch venue. Mallows last competitive outing was against Shandon which Mallow won comfortably. However this is Cup Rugby and the Mallow 1stXV will have their work cut out for them with home advantage and a vocal local crowd ensuring a competitive game.
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