Sligo senior rugby team re-invigorated their promotion push from Division 2B of the Engeria All-Ireland League on Saturday with an impressive 10-5 win against Blackrock in Dublin.
The ‘Rock’ had ended Sligo’s play-off hopes by a single point last season, so this win was all the sweeter for Paddy Pearson’s side.
Connacht scrum-half Stephen Kerins was released to play for him hometown club and he was very influential. His first-half try helped Sligo establish a 10-0 interval lead.
Conditions were difficult throughout the game but despite facing a strong wind in the second half, Sligo defended resolutely.
Blackrock did manage to score a try 10 mins from the end – but Sligo held on for a deserved win.
Next for Sligo is a home encounter against Greystones RFC. The match kicks off at Strandhill at 2.30 next Saturday.
Sligo: Ryan Feehily, Calum Goddard, Mark Butler, Enda Gavin, Philip Carter, Euan Brown, Stephen Kerins, Tom Gormely, Shane O’Hehir, Mark Keegan, Shane Boyle, Ciaran Cassidy, Brain West, Kuba Wojtkowicz, Jason East. Reps: Matthew Earley, Matthew Davey, Craig Trimble, Daire Byrne, Sean Wynne.
Saturday’s Division 2B results
Blackrock College 5 Sligo 10,
Galwegians 7 Dungannon 7
Greystones 17 Galway Corinthians 20
Malahide 13 Wanderers 5
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