Shamrock Bowl Conference
Carrickfergus Knights 0 – 8 West Dublin Rhinos
So the Rhinos complete the most unlikely of playoff runs. A few short weeks ago they looked dead, buried and competing with Waterford as to who would go down. Now they’ve just ousted the North Kildare Reapers from the post-season berth and end up going in as the 5th seed.
The result comes in a 2nd half game after the original match-up was called at half time due to a missing ambulance. No points were scored in the replay as the two sides put out excellent defensive displays to ensure that both head to the playoffs.
The Knights now head to the Dublin Rebels next weekend whilst the Rhinos head across the country to face the UL Vikings.
IAFL-1
Meath Bulldogs 6 – 12 Cork Admirals
The Cork Admirals effectively ended Meath’s IAFL-1 Bowl aspirations whilst keeping their own very much alive. Quarterback Steve Hayes continued his fine season with a brace of passing touchdowns, both to receiver John Madden, who continues to push at the top of the receiving scoring charts.
Meath pushed them all the way, bouncing back after going 6-0 down as quarterback Eddie McMahon fired in a superb pass to receiver Alan Keane, but the Admirals were not to be denied as they continue their comeback from last year’s fold, picking off the Bulldogs to end the game as the home team began to drive well.
Mullingar Minotaurs 44 – 0 Drogheda Lightning
The Minotaurs made sure that UCD’s opponents in the IAFL-1 Bowl wouldn’t be decided until the game between Mullingar and Cork, with an impressive win at home over Drogheda.
Quarterback Conor Brennan continued his fine form, passing for another 4 touchdowns, 2 each to Shane Walsh and Niall Folan. Meanwhile the run game was strong too, as Adam and Niall Corcoran each ran in a score.
Kicker Jay Bruton kicked 5 XPs and a field goal to round of the scoring.
IAFL-2
South Kildare Soldiers 6 – 13 Galway Warriors
The Warriors grabbed their first points and their first win of their fledgling careers with an impressive victory in South Kildare.
The Soldiers would go ahead though, as Sean Douglas ran in the score, only for the Warriors’ Daryn Tully to kick a field goal to reduce the lead to 6-3.
A battle of a game ensued, with the defensive units continually standing strong. But Galway wouldn’t be denied. With two minutes remaining in the game Tully kicked another field goal before cornerback Simon Lynskey picked off the Soldiers’ QB and took the ball to the house. A Tully XP rounded off the scoring and helped the Warriors pick up a win that their players won’t forget for a long time.
Tyrone Titans 42 – 0 Dundalk Mavericks
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