Dublin City University’s Ladies Rugby Club earned a come-from-behind victory over their hosts, Tullow RFC, on Sunday 3 November. After trailing 12-0 in the first half, DCU fought their way back into the match and ultimately took home a 26-27 victory. A hat trick try from Eimear Corri sealed victory for the visitors in the dying minutes of the match, after Leah Reilly kept them in the match through her boot.
Kirara Kirasha offloads with a perfect pass to Sophie Kilburn. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly runs outside the Tullow RFC defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly takes off on a seething run, looking to step outside the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri on her way to scoring the first of her three tries. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up the conversion. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine begins another fast run against Tullow. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri steps outside the reach of the defender with Leah Reilly in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Tullow RFC look to clear the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha fighting through a group tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up the conversion attempt. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU’s Claire Kealy and Katie O’Brien lift Sophie Kilburn in the lineout, while Kate Fox watches on. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine breaks through the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O Brien lines up the tackle against the Tullow attacker. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri brushes off a strong tackle attempt en route to the tryline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien looks to step to hit the soft shoulder of the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri watches on looking for the pass from Keely Doonan. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine attempts to run around the Tullow RFC defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly clamps on the pace as she tries to attempt to get around the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson makes a strong run into the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters clears the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine looks to offload in the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine unable to through the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri protecting the ball as she tries to fend off the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up perfectly for the conversion attempt. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty carries well with Leah Reilly and Kirara Kashara in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly runs around the Tullow defence with Eimear Corri in support on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty gets ready on the wing, waiting for the ball to come out of the scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly clears the ball out from the back of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson makes a strong carry into the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up the conversion. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri lines up a one on one against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters eyes up the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly steps off her right foot in order to beat the coming defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien looks to free herself from the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine with Eva Kealy in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri passes by Tullow defender with Zoe Valentine in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly steps the defence and looks to hand off. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri runs hard at the defence before bursting through for her match-winning hattrick try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Keely Doonan carries the ball forward. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Tullow’s scrum half looks to clear the ball off their tryline, after a desperate turnover. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly hands the ball to Eimear Corri as they link up on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri bursts through a tackle on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Tullow RFC looking to use the ball on attack, spreading the ball from a ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly and Niamh Tester guide Tullow towards the sideline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri carries the ball into contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly gives the kick everything she’s got. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly gives the kick everything she’s got. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Perfect form after the conversion, Leah Reilly was solid with the boot against Tullow. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn carrying the ball into contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Katie O’Brien sticks the head down in contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson makes a strong carry into the Tullow defenders. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha swings the ball wide to Aine McGroarty. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane waters picks and goes. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Keely Doonan tucks the ball ready for contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Niamh Tester looks to offload. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters clears the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha winds up for the pass out wide. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kate Jordan prepares to carry hard into defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty carries well with Leah Reilly and Kirara Kirasha in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Tullow RFC break through for their second try of the match. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson shows skill with a one handed pass to Kirara Kirasha. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Claire Kealy and Katie O’Brien lift Sophie Kilburn as she reaches across the lineout for the ball. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine making a break through the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine outrunning the long arm of the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters fights hard to get through the tackle as Casey O’Brien and Kate Jordan watch on in anticipation for what’s next. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Katie O’Brien tucks the ball in for a big carry. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine looks to offload in the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha looks to offload the ball through the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn is stopped in a massive tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kate Jordan fights through the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters takes a big hit after a sniping run from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine puts in a big hit on defence against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri pumps through the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn ready to take the ball from the lineout. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters fights to get through the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn looks back as the ball flies overhead. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha slipping a tackle from a Tullow defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
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