A Rough Start to the Week
The week leading up to the match got off to a rocky start for the LFC squad. Jacques Chapeau’s prized Lansdowne shaker was stolen by one of the minis, leaving the squad morale shaken. If that wasn’t enough, a critical compression boot went missing, compounding the team’s woes. It took days to regroup and refocus, but the team’s resilience shone through as they rallied ahead of the clash against the Barnhall Butchers.
On match day, the squad’s punctuality suffered a blow when a few players were sidetracked by the allure of a Supermac’s en route. Despite the minor delays, everyone eventually made it to the pitch, ready for the battle ahead.
First Half
3 Minutes: LFC got off to a flying start as Adam “The Gaffer” Curry powered over for the opening try. Curry converted his own effort to give the visitors a 0-7 lead. Meanwhile, the Butchers’ forwards joked “It’s nil all” behind the posts, a light-hearted response to their early setback.
17 Minutes: Ruadhan Pitts delivered a massive pass to Daragh Linehan (Wolfie), who skillfully kept the ball in play. Skipper Mikey Whelan followed up with a strong carry, dotting down for LFC’s second try. However, Coach Curry’s attempt at the conversion fell well short. LFC led 0-12, but the Butchers continued to insist, “The scoreline doesn’t reflect the game.” The Butchers’ No. 13 added to the banter, questioning JJ Walsh’s experience as if he were a debutant.
30 Minutes: A tense defensive scramble saw Alexis Pavier and JJ Walsh combine to hold up a Barnhall surge near the goal line. A quick restart led to Ger Clancy (who only last week realised he had spelt his name wrong on his WhatsApp profile) fumbling forward, sparking wild celebrations from Barnhall as if they’d “won a free weekend on the boat with Brian Whelan.” Despite the Butchers’ efforts, LFC dominated possession and territory, “playing all the rugby.”
40 Minutes: Barnhall finally broke through with a try in the corner just before halftime. LFC held a narrow 5-12 lead heading into the break.
Second Half: Tries, Drama, and a Slice of Cheddar
48 Minutes: LFC extended their lead as Wolfie finished a slick move initiated by Luis O’Castro and Rory Cunningham (Cunny) in midfield. Coach Curry added the extras to make it 5-19. Meanwhile, one of the Butchers took an unfortunate blow to the underscoring the physicality of the game.
50 Minutes: Ger scored another LFC try in the far corner. Coach Curry’s conversion drifted wide, but LFC secured the bonus point, 5-24.
51 Minutes: The Butchers struck back off a scrum, narrowing the gap to 12-24.
55 Minutes: LFC responded quickly. Off a centre-field scrum, Rory Durand made a storming run down the right before offloading to Angus the Australian, who touched down. Curry’s conversion pushed LFC further ahead, 12-31.
65 Minutes: The Butchers showed resilience, scoring again to make it 17-31 and keep the contest alive.
73 Minutes: The Butchers’ aggression earned them a “slice of mature cheddar cheese”—as tensions boiled over.
74 Minutes: Cunny powered over for another LFC try, though he ran straight into the post in the process. Curry’s conversion made it 17-38.
77 Minutes: Barnhall scored a late try through the middle of the ruck, which LFC players deemed questionable. The Butchers cut the deficit to 24-38 but left it too late to mount a comeback.
80 Minutes: The referee blew the final whistle, confirming LFC’s hard-fought win.
Post-Match Supermacs Feast
After the match, the team regrouped at Supermacs for a well-deserved meal, a fitting end to a day marked by on-field grit and off-field camaraderie. The “Supermacs Mafia” had truly earned their dinner.
LFC now look ahead to this Fridays fixture against our local rivals, The Chaps, buoyed by their resilience, sharp attacking play, and a newfound appreciation for Brian Whelan’s boat giveaways.
Match Report - John Delany assisted by Chat GPT
The week leading up to the match got off to a rocky start for the LFC squad. Jacques Chapeau’s prized Lansdowne shaker was stolen by one of the minis, leaving the squad morale shaken. If that wasn’t enough, a critical compression boot went missing, compounding the team’s woes. It took days to regroup and refocus, but the team’s resilience shone through as they rallied ahead of the clash against the Barnhall Butchers.
On match day, the squad’s punctuality suffered a blow when a few players were sidetracked by the allure of a Supermac’s en route. Despite the minor delays, everyone eventually made it to the pitch, ready for the battle ahead.
First Half
3 Minutes: LFC got off to a flying start as Adam “The Gaffer” Curry powered over for the opening try. Curry converted his own effort to give the visitors a 0-7 lead. Meanwhile, the Butchers’ forwards joked “It’s nil all” behind the posts, a light-hearted response to their early setback.
17 Minutes: Ruadhan Pitts delivered a massive pass to Daragh Linehan (Wolfie), who skillfully kept the ball in play. Skipper Mikey Whelan followed up with a strong carry, dotting down for LFC’s second try. However, Coach Curry’s attempt at the conversion fell well short. LFC led 0-12, but the Butchers continued to insist, “The scoreline doesn’t reflect the game.” The Butchers’ No. 13 added to the banter, questioning JJ Walsh’s experience as if he were a debutant.
30 Minutes: A tense defensive scramble saw Alexis Pavier and JJ Walsh combine to hold up a Barnhall surge near the goal line. A quick restart led to Ger Clancy (who only last week realised he had spelt his name wrong on his WhatsApp profile) fumbling forward, sparking wild celebrations from Barnhall as if they’d “won a free weekend on the boat with Brian Whelan.” Despite the Butchers’ efforts, LFC dominated possession and territory, “playing all the rugby.”
40 Minutes: Barnhall finally broke through with a try in the corner just before halftime. LFC held a narrow 5-12 lead heading into the break.
Second Half: Tries, Drama, and a Slice of Cheddar
48 Minutes: LFC extended their lead as Wolfie finished a slick move initiated by Luis O’Castro and Rory Cunningham (Cunny) in midfield. Coach Curry added the extras to make it 5-19. Meanwhile, one of the Butchers took an unfortunate blow to the underscoring the physicality of the game.
50 Minutes: Ger scored another LFC try in the far corner. Coach Curry’s conversion drifted wide, but LFC secured the bonus point, 5-24.
51 Minutes: The Butchers struck back off a scrum, narrowing the gap to 12-24.
55 Minutes: LFC responded quickly. Off a centre-field scrum, Rory Durand made a storming run down the right before offloading to Angus the Australian, who touched down. Curry’s conversion pushed LFC further ahead, 12-31.
65 Minutes: The Butchers showed resilience, scoring again to make it 17-31 and keep the contest alive.
73 Minutes: The Butchers’ aggression earned them a “slice of mature cheddar cheese”—as tensions boiled over.
74 Minutes: Cunny powered over for another LFC try, though he ran straight into the post in the process. Curry’s conversion made it 17-38.
77 Minutes: Barnhall scored a late try through the middle of the ruck, which LFC players deemed questionable. The Butchers cut the deficit to 24-38 but left it too late to mount a comeback.
80 Minutes: The referee blew the final whistle, confirming LFC’s hard-fought win.
Post-Match Supermacs Feast
After the match, the team regrouped at Supermacs for a well-deserved meal, a fitting end to a day marked by on-field grit and off-field camaraderie. The “Supermacs Mafia” had truly earned their dinner.
LFC now look ahead to this Fridays fixture against our local rivals, The Chaps, buoyed by their resilience, sharp attacking play, and a newfound appreciation for Brian Whelan’s boat giveaways.
Match Report - John Delany assisted by Chat GPT
