u19 F Bandon v Cobh Pirates
Cobh Pirates
U 19's travelled in large numbers last Saturday to play Bandon RFC in
a friendly fixture. The game was used as a training opportunity to build
on the current training efforts both within the club and during last week's
team building exercise. All 26 players took part for periods of at least
30 minutes each. Despite the multiple substitutions the Pirates' team(s)
played well and dominated throughout scoring 3 tries without reply. The
U19 coaching staff are very happy with the effort and application of the
players and are looking forward to working with this promising squad during
the upcoming league campaign. The standard of players that have come through
from last years U16's is a credit to all involved and it is also gratifying
to see 'new' players coming into the club. (Congratulations to Dave McCarthy
on a scoring start to his Pirates' Career). It is clear already that the
younger players are working very well with the 'older heads' from last
years U 18 team and it is important that the current efforts are converted
into results on the pitch.
As always, new players (or those that have been out of the game for a
while) are very welcome in Cobh Pirates, irrespective of experience.
For U 19 Rugby Call Eoin Chandler (086 884 1364) or Ian Dunne (086 7800
192) forwards coach along with Brendan Ronan, backs coach, and Mick Keating,
strength and condition coach.
2010
Munster Cadets
Congratulations
to Jason Butler and Kevin Quinlan who have been selected for the next
phase of the Munster Cadets Development Squad. This is a programme run
by the Munster Branch to develop club juvenile players from the age of
14 to 16. Successful candidates at the end of the Cadets programme will
advance to the Munster Youths u17 Development squad, where at the moment,
Jason's first cousin, Eoin McSweeney, is currently going thru' his paces.
Hard luck to the Cillian Farrell, Glen McKeown, Jack Cahill and Pete Chandler
who missed out this time round.
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| Jason Bulter | Kevin Quinlan |
2009 Juvenile Awards
u12 Player of the Year: Adam Devlin
u12 Most Improved: Neill O'Brien
u14 Player of the Year: Jack Cahill
u14 Clubman of the Year: Kevin Quinlan
Best Newcomer: Cormac Barry
u16 Player of the Year: Kevin Allen
u16 Clubman of the Year: Owen McSweeney
Special Award: Owen McSweeney on securing a place on Munster u17 Squad.
u18 Player of the Year: Fergal Twomey
u18 Clubman of the Year: Conor McDowell