BUCCS HOUSE TO ST. OF MARY

The BUCCANEERS have a busy fixture listing this weekend with a lot of key fixtures of which their Energia All-Eire League Division 1B tie at residence to St. Mary’s School on Saturday is high of the listing . The Buccs might be wanting to get again to successful methods shortly on this Russell Brennan Keane sponsored sport whereas sustaining their good document at residence. In the meantime, St. Mary’s have received only one sport because the Pirates put collectively a profitable 23-9 foray at Templeville Street in late November.

The Shannonsiders had been out of kinds towards Banbridge, missing their normal attacking sharpness whereas their lineout didn’t work nicely and the protection lacked its regular solidity. The absent ones might clarify among the shortcomings, however not all, whereas Banbridge should even be given due credit score. Eddie O’Sullivan and his crew behind the scenes could have had quite a bit to mirror on and work on this week.

St. Mary’s are at present in sixth place within the league, nonetheless a brief distance from a play-off berth. Each Ronans, Watters and Foley, are aggressive tailbacks, whereas teenager Dan Leane is one other promising ahead in a bunch led by Sean Cronin. Penalties shouldn’t be awarded cheaply, as Mick O’Gara is a really dependable place kicker, whereas Hugo Conway, Conor Hickey and Steven Kilgallen are defenders who will pose a ball-in-hand risk.

The Buccs should regain the fizz and initiative displayed within the first half of the league and likewise beef up the protection. These are areas that may be improved with a number of tweaks and apps. The midlanders is not going to draw back from onerous work, so they’re anticipated to step up on Saturday. The beginning is at 14:30

SECONDS v CREGGS NOW ON SATURDAY NIGHT

SECONDS BUCCANEERS return to motion with a juicy Connacht Junior 1A conflict towards leaders Creggs at Dubarry Park that has been introduced as much as Saturday evening. This Buccs aspect has been inconsistent this season, not helped by a relentless sequence of trades for numerous causes. Creggs might be a powerful favourite to win, however the younger Pirates confirmed the potential of their ranks earlier than Monivea. It appears doubtless that there might be some open and entertaining competitors when this sport kicks off underneath floodlights at 7pm.

OTHER ACCESSORIES

BUCCANEY THIRDS They’re additionally at residence on Sunday once they entertain Ballinrobe Seconds within the Connacht J2A League, which kicks off at 2.30pm. This motley crew of Buccs are crusing very nicely and actually having fun with their return to motion on the pitch. They need to have sufficient to beat the problem of the guests.

U20 BUCCANEERS they’re the one senior crew on the highway this weekend with a visit to Dublin the place they tackle Seapoint at Kilbogget Park, Killiney on Sunday. Having misplaced two in a row for the primary time, the midlanders ought to deal with regaining momentum though, with so many different groups on the pitch, they might be dropping invaluable personnel. Nonetheless, Seapoint are backside of the desk and may current a successful alternative for the Athlone membership.

PRE-MATCH AND UNDER-20 MEETING ON SATURDAY

In 2003, the Buccaneers Below-20 reached the All-Eire remaining after a memorable league marketing campaign that noticed them carve out a sequence of spectacular away wins, together with at Belfast Harlequins and Cork Structure en path to the decider. Sadly, the Buccs got here up quick within the remaining, harm hampering their ambitions, as a College of Dublin-inspired Jamie Heaslip received 22-13.

A number of of the Buccaneers, together with Conor O’Loughlin, David Connellan and David Kelly wore Eire inexperienced, whereas lots of them represented Connacht at numerous ranges. The gamers and mentors will maintain a twentieth assembly perform along with the Buccs’ upcoming All-Eire League residence match towards St. Mary’s School on Saturday. It seems to be like a lot of the crew might be in attendance and everybody else may make it to this pre-game meal with complimentary wine at The Bounty. Teams or people may be attended. Please contact our membership supervisor Geraldine on 0861732711 to guide.