The Dublin City University Ladies Rugby Club kicked off the second half of their season with a 46-14 victory over Old Belvedere RFC on Sunday 12 January. DCU kept out an impressive Old Belvedere attack throughout the first half, improving on the issues that crept into their game near the end of 2019.
Zoe Valentine tries to break a tackle against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery runs around the outside of Old Belvedere RFC’s cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Old Belvedere RFC on the attack against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine competes at the lineout for DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine competes at the lineout for DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kiyasha on the run against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU string together some passes in the backline against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine breaks through the Old Belvedere RFC defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri on her way to the tryline against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien is bumped off by a strong carry from an Old Belvedere RFC attacker. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri drags down Old Belvedere RFC’s out wide. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU attempt to pass the wide against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Scrum time for DCU LRFC and Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine makes a break against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU tackling Old Belvedere RFC in the centers. Photom Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin looks to offload the ball to Leah Reilly. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson on a run against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson takes the ball into contact from a high ball. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri spreads the ball wide after drawing in an Old Belvedere RFC defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly attempting to convert DCU’s first try against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Niamh Tester crashes the ball into contact against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri wraps up Old Belvedere RFC’s winger. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri brushes off an Old Belvedere RFC defender on the way to scoring her fourth try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri on a break out wide against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly slots they conversion for DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin bursts through another tackle against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU run into a strong tackle from Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien crashes over the tryline for DCU against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Old Belvedere RFC looking to break through DCU’s defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin on her way to score one of DCU’ 7 tries against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin puts in the effort on defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery putting in the effort on defense against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Old Belvedere RFC and DCU compete at the lineout. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters clears the ball from the DCU ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery attempts to spin out a tackle against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters puts in a big tackle against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery looking to beat the Old Belvedere RFC defender close to the tryline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery putting in a big hit on defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
A massive hit between DCU and Old Belvedere RFC resulting in a clash of heads. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin looks to offload the ball to Leah Reilly. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU crash the ball into contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin puts in the effort on defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly offloads the ball in the tackle against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien looks to spread the ball wide against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Old Belvedere RFC on the attack against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly on the attack for DCU against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine competes at the line out for DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery runs around the outside of Old Belvedere RFC’s cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Old Belvedere RFC on the attack against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin puts in the effort on defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien crashes over the tryline for DCU against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU look to close out Old Belvedere RFC on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien swings the ball down the line against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien on a break against Old Belvedere RFC, with Zoe Valentine in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU crashing the ball up against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin draws in two defenders against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery looking to beat the Old Belvedere RFC defender close to the tryline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Louise McCleery is surrounded by defenders while trying to make a break up the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Old Belvedere’s back line looks on as the teams set for a scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson on a breakaway run against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri looks to hand off an Old Belvedere RFC defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri drags down Old Belvedere RFC’s out wide. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Old Belvedere RFC on the attack against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
A massive tackle from DCU on Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hannah Heskin making a break up the field against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters passes the ball out of the back of DCU’s scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU crash the ball into contact against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
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