The U12’s hosted Seapoint on Sunday 27th November in what has become a local derby fixture. Following the games, the parents and players from both sides repaired to the clubhouse where refreshments were laid on by a number of the home team’s parents and coaches and which was much appreciated by all. The tidy up was then carried out by a few of the coaches including a folically challenged ex Terenure prop well known for his housekeeping skills at home.

Green Team

On a perfect morning for fast running rugby Greystones Green team took on Seapoint. The home side on this occasion proved a little too strong for the visitors but were flattered by the final result. Seapoint battled bravely throughout displaying good counter rucking skills in turning over a fair bit of ball but the greater power and pace of the home side eventually took its toll. First half tries were scored by Conor Lacy, Mick O’Gara and Darragh Rochford and Tommi Happonen. In reply Seapoint scored a fine try when their left winger ran in from half way.
The second half followed the pattern of the first with the Greystones forwards providing plenty of quality ball for the backs to exploit. Further tries followed from David O’Brien, Conor Lacy, Darragh Rochford and Mick O’Gara.Both sides contributed enormously to a very entertaining encounter and a high level of skill and commitment was displayed by all. A special mention has to be made of referee Paul Neale who controlled the game with his customary aplomb and contributed to its free flowing nature.  

Final Score: Greystones 8  Seapoint 1

Team: Harry Noonan, Jonathon Landers, Conor Lacy, Liam Lupton Smith, Charlie Byrne, Rory Wilson, Jack O’Caoimh, David O’Brien, Sean O’Brien, Mick O’Gara, Darragh Rochford, Tommi Happonen. 

White Team

Greystones White team entertained Seapoint at Dr Hickey Part, where the dry and bright weather provided excellent conditions for good rugby. In a hard fought game, Greystones built up an early lead – a lead they were never to lose.  Tireless rucking and driving by the forwards, in particular Liam Marshall and Evan Downey, presented a number of opportunities from which Greystones scored first half tries through the efforts of Callum McNulty, Evan Downey and Max Neville.
Playing with the advantage of a slight slope in the second half, Greystones continued to pressurise Seapoint.  The forwards continued to provide a platform for Mike Hayes and Harry Begley to distribute good ball which, through powerful running and good hands, led to further scores from Max Neville, Conor Mulcahy and Andrew Neale. Both teams played their hearts out and demonstrated commendable respect for the referee and each other.  Each member of the Greystones team played well, with notable performances from Evan Downey, Liam Marshall, Conor Mulcahy and Max Neville.  The Seapoint team demonstrated great character and never gave up and this attitude was best demonstrated by them scoring two very good tries at the end of each half.  

Final Score:  Greystones 9   Seapoint 2 

Team:  Evan Downey, Cian Hall, Fionn O’Connor, Liam Marshall, Patrick Regan, David Furey, Mike Hayes, Harry Begley, Callum McNulty, Conor Mulcahy, Max Neville, Andrew Neale.  

Dark Green Team:

Greystones Dark Green team took to the field against Seapoint on a bright but cool Sunday morning. Seapoint kicked off and after some excellent rucking by the Greystones pack the ball was moved across the backline with speed resulting in Conor Doyle crossing to score. Within a minute of the restart Greystones crossed again as the ball was moved from left to right, resulting in Darren Magee powering through the defence to score. Conor Doyle then added another score with some direct powerful running after Ben Webster had won a Seapoint line out. Greystones then won another line out through Ben Webster and moved the ball quickly allowing Sam Dooley to crash through the defence to score. Conor Doyle then burst through the Seapoint defence to add another score. Sam Dooley then added a further try following some fine driving play by the forwards. Seapoint scored just before half time after following up from a defensive kick to leave the half time score six one in Greystones favour.

Seapoint scored after the restart after a fine move down the left wing from their own kicking zone. Joe Phelan then replied for Greystones cutting through the defence to score. Conor Doyle then added another following a strong burst down the right wing. Seapoint then upped the tempo and crossed for two fine tries after some intensive forward play and direct running by their backs. Conor Barry switched play to the right after a series of rucks allowing Conor Doyle to burst through the defence to add Greystones final score. Seapoint however did not let their heads drop and continued to play positively and added two tries in the final minutes. 

Final Score: Greystones 9  Seapoint 6

Team: Alex McAllister, Oscar Daly, Darren Magee, Niall Dooley, Ben Webster, Conor Barry, Joe Phelan, Sam Dooley, Adam Kelly, Conor Doyle, Richard Slevin, Oisin Reed, Marcus Mulligan.