Navan ………………………64

Dundalk …………………….0
Balreask Old, Navan.
(Half-Time: 38-0)
Rugby made a triumphant return under the Friday night lights at Balreask Old as Navan RFC Men’s J1/2nd XV hosted North-East rivals Dundalk RFC in the first round of the Leinster Jenkinson Cup. In a dominant performance, a Navan squad boasting a fine mix of experienced heads and dynamic youth ran in ten tries to secure an emphatic 64-0 victory.

Navan set a blistering pace right from the opening whistle. Offloading with precision and attacking space at every opportunity, the home side built a commanding 38-0 lead by half-time, effectively putting the contest beyond reach. The momentum continued into the second half as Navan’s relentless attack and disciplined defense kept Dundalk scoreless for the full game, capping off a 64-point clinical display.

The night also marked the welcome return of Ben McEntagart, who featured prominently in an impressive Navan backline. Navan  progress to the second round of the Jenkinson Cup, where they will face fellow county Meath side Athboy in an exciting local derby.
Date, venue, and kick-off time will be announced shortly.

Navan RFC Men’s J1/2nd XV Matchday Squad
Starting XV:
1: Shane O’Connor, 2: Michael McAteer, 3: Andrew Keating, 4: Eoghan Noonan, 5: Jack Smith, 6: Ciaran O’Reilly, 7: Euan Groenewald, 8: Alex Carter, 9: Cillian Murphy, 10: Philip Smyth, 11: Sean Walsh, 12: Harry Hester, 13: Ben Mc Entagart, 14: Cormac Horan, 15: Shaun O’Reilly.
Replacements: 16: Thomas Kearns, 17: Matthew Clinton, 18: Aaron Beirne, 19: Ben McCreary, 20: Kit Waddington, 21: Mark Russell, 22: Luke Dolan.

Provincial Spotlight: Navan RFC Stars Named in Leinster Squads This Weekend
It is shaping up to be another massive weekend of Interprovincial rugby for Navan RFC, with four of the club’s talented players selected across Leinster Senior and Youth matchday squads for their Saturday fixtures.

Senior Women vs Ulster
Following her impressive first senior start against Connacht last weekend, Alex Connor retains her place in Head Coach Sana Govender’s matchday 23 as the Leinster Senior Women take on Ulster in Round 3 of the Vodafone Interprovincial Championship.

Fixture: Leinster Rugby Women vs Ulster Rugby  Date & Time: Saturday, 22nd August | KO: 2:30 PM  Venue: Affidea Stadium
Coverage: Live on the SpĂłrt TG4 YouTube channel. Alex will provide vital scrum-half impact off the bench as Leinster look to maintain their winning momentum following last weekend’s 36-21 victory at Energia Park.

Leinster Senior Women’s Matchday Squad (Origin Club / Current Club)
1. Caoimhe Molloy (Gorey RFC / Wicklow RFC)
2. Sarah Delaney (PortDara Falcons / Blackrock College RFC) CAPTAIN
3. Linda Djougang (Wanderers FC / Old Belvedere RFC)
4. Ruth Campbell (Naas RFC / Old Belvedere RFC)
5. Alma Atagamen (Balbriggan RFC)
6. Regan Casey (University of Victoria / Blackrock College RFC)
7. Kathy Baker (St Mary’s College RFC / Blackrock College RFC)
8. Erin King (Naas RFC / Old Belvedere RFC)
9. Katie Whelan (Enniscorthy RFC / Old Belvedere RFC)
10. Ellie O’Sullivan Sexton (Mullingar RFC / Old Belvedere)
11. Vicky Elmes Kinlan (Wicklow RFC)
12. Eve Higgins (MU Barnhall RFC / Railway Union RFC)
13. Aoife Dalton (Tullamore RFC / Old Belvedere RFC)
14. Robyn O’Connor (Wexford Wanderers / Old Belvedere RFC)
15. Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC)
Replacements: 16. Emma Jane Wilson (Cill Dara RFC / PortDara Falcons) 17. Hannah Wilson (Cill Dara RFC / Old Belvedere RFC) 18. Hope Lowney (MU Barnhall)* 19. Kate Jordan (Naas RFC / Blackrock College) 20. Nikki Gibson (Ratoath RFC / Blackrock College) 21. Alex Connor (Navan RFC) 22. Niamh Murphy (PortDara Falcons / Galwegians RFC) 23. Amy Larn (Athy RFC / Old Belvedere RFC)*
*Denotes uncapped player
Official Link: đź”— Leinster Make Eight Changes for Ulster Clash
IRFU Preview: đź“Ž Vodafone Women’s Interpros: Round 3 Previews

U18 Boys Club/Youths vs Connacht
Fresh off an impressive 33-5 victory over Ulster, Head Coach Ken Moore has named his
Leinster U18 Boys Clubs team to face Connacht in Creggs RFC. Navan RFC’s Conor
Martin and Jimmy Shorten both retain their places in the starting XV!
â—Ź Fixture: Leinster U18 Boys Clubs vs Connacht
â—Ź Date & Time: Saturday, 22nd August | KO: 1:00 PM
â—Ź Venue: Creggs RFC
Conor Martin starts once again at scrum-half, pulling the strings after a sharp performance last Sunday, while Jimmy Shorten moves from the back row into the second row to bring power and athleticism to the tight five.

Leinster U18 Boys Clubs Matchday Squad
1. Joe Costello (Naas RFC)
2. Dennis Phelan (Portlaoise RFC)
3. Excell Ekemhenrekhian (Portlaoise RFC)
4. Ciaran Dunne (Portlaoise RFC)
5. Jimmy Shorten (Navan RFC)
6. Aidan Tamming (Naas RFC) CAPTAIN
7. Jed Conroy (Suttonians RFC)
8. Killian James (Portarlington RFC)
9. Conor Martin (Navan RFC)
10. Channing Dafel (Mullingar RFC)
11. Rocco Quigley (Enniscorthy RFC)
12. Byron O’Hara (Terenure College RFC)
13. Harry Ward (Naas RFC)
14. Michael Redmond (Tullow RFC)
15. Leon Regan (Boyne RFC)
Replacements:
16. CJ Jones (Malahide RFC) 17. Eoghan Saunders (Terenure College RFC) 18. Olly Quinn (Wicklow RFC) 19. Joe Codd (Wexford Wanderers RFC) 20. Cian MacDonald (Suttonians RFC) 21. Iarla Sheahan (Birr RFC) 22. Scott O’Shea (Kilkenny RFC) 23. Sirio Scalabrino
Noone (Suttonians RFC) Official Link: đź”— Moore Names U-18 Boys Clubs Team to Face Connacht