Leinster Senior League - Section B (Saturday 24th August)
Navan 21 Wanderers FC 19
Balreask Old, Navan. (Half-Time: 7-0)
Navan RFC's Senior Men's team began their centenary season with a hard-fought victory over Dublin's Wanderers FC at Balreask Old in their opening home match of the 2024/2025 Leinster Senior League Section B. The match was the first competitive outing at home for Navan, who are celebrating their one hundredth season of on-field activity.
The game started with Navan showing intent after a strong pre-season. Despite the intensity, the first half remained tight, with the only score coming from Ben McEntagart, who crossed the try line after a brilliant 55-meter run, fending off two Wanderers players. Rory Gordon converted the try, giving Navan a 7-0 lead at the break.
The second half saw the game heat up as Wanderers responded with an unconverted try, narrowing Navan's lead. The match became even more competitive, with several players from both sides spending time in the sin-bin. Wanderers capitalized on this, adding two converted tries to take the lead.
However, Navan fought back with determination. Jack Dixon sniped through Wanderers' defense to score, with Gordon adding the conversion. Gordon then secured victory by converting his own try after benefiting from a well-placed grubber kick by substitute out-half Tom Gavigan.
Notable performances came from Evan Dixon and Rory Gordon in the backs, and Andy Beggy, Ben McEntagart, and Liam McAree in defense. Replacement back-rower David Brady impressed after coming on early for an injury cover, and former captain Bernard Smyth delivered a solid performance, showing his experience.
Navan will look to build on this momentum as they face Skerries away next Saturday, with the match set for a 3pm kick-off at Holmpatrick.
Navan RFC - Senior Men's XV:
Liam Carroll, Gary Faulkner, Jordan Finney, Andy Beggy, Liam McAree, Harry Conlon, Bernard Smyth, Lazlo Pschorn, Jack Dixon, Evan Dixon, Cormac Horan, Ben McEntagart, Rory Gordon, Harry Devlin, Shane Walsh.
Replacements:
Dara McHugh, David Brady, Tom Gavigan, Simon Hogan, Sean McEntagart, Tommy Geraghty.
Navan 21 Wanderers FC 19
Balreask Old, Navan. (Half-Time: 7-0)
Navan RFC's Senior Men's team began their centenary season with a hard-fought victory over Dublin's Wanderers FC at Balreask Old in their opening home match of the 2024/2025 Leinster Senior League Section B. The match was the first competitive outing at home for Navan, who are celebrating their one hundredth season of on-field activity.
The game started with Navan showing intent after a strong pre-season. Despite the intensity, the first half remained tight, with the only score coming from Ben McEntagart, who crossed the try line after a brilliant 55-meter run, fending off two Wanderers players. Rory Gordon converted the try, giving Navan a 7-0 lead at the break.
The second half saw the game heat up as Wanderers responded with an unconverted try, narrowing Navan's lead. The match became even more competitive, with several players from both sides spending time in the sin-bin. Wanderers capitalized on this, adding two converted tries to take the lead.
However, Navan fought back with determination. Jack Dixon sniped through Wanderers' defense to score, with Gordon adding the conversion. Gordon then secured victory by converting his own try after benefiting from a well-placed grubber kick by substitute out-half Tom Gavigan.
Notable performances came from Evan Dixon and Rory Gordon in the backs, and Andy Beggy, Ben McEntagart, and Liam McAree in defense. Replacement back-rower David Brady impressed after coming on early for an injury cover, and former captain Bernard Smyth delivered a solid performance, showing his experience.
Navan will look to build on this momentum as they face Skerries away next Saturday, with the match set for a 3pm kick-off at Holmpatrick.
Navan RFC - Senior Men's XV:
Liam Carroll, Gary Faulkner, Jordan Finney, Andy Beggy, Liam McAree, Harry Conlon, Bernard Smyth, Lazlo Pschorn, Jack Dixon, Evan Dixon, Cormac Horan, Ben McEntagart, Rory Gordon, Harry Devlin, Shane Walsh.
Replacements:
Dara McHugh, David Brady, Tom Gavigan, Simon Hogan, Sean McEntagart, Tommy Geraghty.
