Westport RFC U18 Ladies 44–10 Tuam Oughterard Corrib U18 Ladies
Venue: Joe McGovern Park, Westport RFC
Kick-off: 6pm, Friday 9th October 2026
Westport RFC U18 Ladies produced an excellent performance to secure a convincing 44–10 victory over Tuam Oughterard Corrib U18 Ladies in miserable, wet conditions at Joe McGovern Park.
The two sides last met in the Connacht Cup final, adding an extra edge to this encounter.
Westport got off to a strong start with captain Leah McNamara crossing for the opening try to make it 7–0. Ruth Conway added a second try and conversion to extend the lead to 14–0 before Orla Palasz touched down to put Westport 19–0 ahead.
Tuam Oughterard Corrib responded with a try of their own to make it 19–5 but Westport continued to apply the pressure. Leah grabbed her second try of the evening before the half-time whistle giving Westport a commanding 24–5 lead at the break.
The second half saw Westport continue where they left off. Leah completed her hat-trick with another try to bring the score to 29–5 capping off a fantastic individual performance from the Westport captain.
Aoibhinn Lyons was next to get on the scoresheet with a particularly special try dedicated to her grandma extending Westport’s advantage to 34–5.
Tara Macken then crossed for another try as Westport continued to dominate. There was further reason to celebrate when Tuuli Joppien scored on her first game for the team, a memorable milestone in a comprehensive team performance.
Tuam Oughterard Corrib managed a late try but Westport had done more than enough to secure an impressive 44–10 final victory.
It was a fantastic all-round effort from the Westport U18 Ladies, who showed great character and attacking intent despite the horrible weather conditions. A hat-trick for captain Leah, a special try for Aoibhinn, and a memorable first-game score for Tuuli made it an evening to remember at Joe McGovern Park.
Final score: Westport RFC U18 Ladies 44–10 Tuam Oughterard Corrib U18 Ladies.
Venue: Joe McGovern Park, Westport RFC
Kick-off: 6pm, Friday 9th October 2026
Westport RFC U18 Ladies produced an excellent performance to secure a convincing 44–10 victory over Tuam Oughterard Corrib U18 Ladies in miserable, wet conditions at Joe McGovern Park.
The two sides last met in the Connacht Cup final, adding an extra edge to this encounter.
Westport got off to a strong start with captain Leah McNamara crossing for the opening try to make it 7–0. Ruth Conway added a second try and conversion to extend the lead to 14–0 before Orla Palasz touched down to put Westport 19–0 ahead.
Tuam Oughterard Corrib responded with a try of their own to make it 19–5 but Westport continued to apply the pressure. Leah grabbed her second try of the evening before the half-time whistle giving Westport a commanding 24–5 lead at the break.
The second half saw Westport continue where they left off. Leah completed her hat-trick with another try to bring the score to 29–5 capping off a fantastic individual performance from the Westport captain.
Aoibhinn Lyons was next to get on the scoresheet with a particularly special try dedicated to her grandma extending Westport’s advantage to 34–5.
Tara Macken then crossed for another try as Westport continued to dominate. There was further reason to celebrate when Tuuli Joppien scored on her first game for the team, a memorable milestone in a comprehensive team performance.
Tuam Oughterard Corrib managed a late try but Westport had done more than enough to secure an impressive 44–10 final victory.
It was a fantastic all-round effort from the Westport U18 Ladies, who showed great character and attacking intent despite the horrible weather conditions. A hat-trick for captain Leah, a special try for Aoibhinn, and a memorable first-game score for Tuuli made it an evening to remember at Joe McGovern Park.
Final score: Westport RFC U18 Ladies 44–10 Tuam Oughterard Corrib U18 Ladies.
Westport RFC U18 Ladies Team
1. Siena Ruane Cooper
2. Holly Burke
3. Holly Horkan
4. Evie Farrell
5. Maeve Sammon
6. Orla Palasz
7. Ruth Conway (Vice Captain)
8. Aoibhinn Lyons (Player of the Match)
9. Ceola Durkan
10. Poppy Tunney Ware
11. Annaleigh Kelly
12. Ann Toland
13. Tara Macken
14. Tuuli Joppien
15. Leah McNamara (Captain)
16. Moya Meeneghan
17. Arlene Barnert
18. Aoife Gannon
Try scorers Leah McNamara (3), Orla Palasz (1), Aoibhinn Lyon’s (1), Ruth Conway (1), Tara Macken (1), Tuuli Joppien (1)
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