DCU’s Women’s Rugby Club lost out to the top team in the Leinster League on Sunday 17 November, as Railway Union RFC took home a four point victory.
Despite leading 10-0 in the first half, DCU were unable to maintain momentum in a match that was not allowed to flow properly throughout. Both teams were frustrated with the stop/start nature of the match, however, Railway were able to capitalise through their goal-kicking on the day.
Zoe Valentine helping out her teammate in making a big tackle against Railway. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty puts in the cover tackle on Railway RFC’s dangerous fullback. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty uses the space out wide against Railway RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin was massive in both attack and defense against Railway RFC, making big tackles and breaking them throughout the game. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty is tackled high out wide, while Hannah Heskin looks to appeal for the high tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty touches down for DCU against Railway. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty is tackled hard by two Railway RFC defenders. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha brushes off a Railway defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine made a number of important tackles throughout DCU’s game against Railway. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin lines up a massive hit on defense against Railway RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty cuts in off her wing with Leah Reilly in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly kicks the conversion after Aine McGroarty’s try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri bursts up the wing to score DCU’s first try of the match. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri scores a brilliant try in the corner for DCU against Railway RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn goes up to compete at the lineout. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly and Hannah Heskin shutting down the Railway attack. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU used their tactical kicking game well against Railway, finding a lot of open space behind the defenders and chasing hard. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up perfectly for the conversion attempt. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Railway’s fullback was in fine form against DCU LRFC, making several dangerous runs. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The scrums were very competitive in DCU’s match against Railway RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty looks to break the Railway defense with a strong run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Railway’s fullback was in fine form against DCU LRFC, making several dangerous runs. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters squares up her opposite number before she is able to get the ball out of the back of the scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine puts in a good tackle on defense for DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly makes another break to set up Eimear Corri for the try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine helping out her teammate in making a big tackle against Railway. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannnah Heskin is tackled after a massive breakaway in the beginning of the match. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty beats the defender out wide en route to scoring a try for DCU. Photo Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin and Leah Reilly shift on defense to cover Railway spreading the ball out wide. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty tries to reel in the Railway flanker with some good cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty reels in the Railway fullback with some good cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin bursting through a gap in the Railway defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Railway’s fullback was in fine form against DCU LRFC, making several dangerous runs. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn attempting to shut down a Railway counter attack. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
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