This Sunday signals the start of the Towns Cup 2012 with Wicklow 1st XV travelling away to face New Ross at 2.30pm.

 

New Ross seem to have been in mixed form in division 2A this year, lying just below mid-table. Having now solidified their position in the league they will concentrating fully on the cup. Wicklow will be under no illusions about this and will need to be on top form to ensure progression in the competition. WRFC's confidence will be up, however, following a strong come back at the home of 1B League Leaders Cill Dara in which they were unlucky to not come away with a try bonus point win, having to settle for a draw (with bonus point) following a last gasp penalty from the home side.

 

Knockon.ie have a full report of the Towns cup which makes for an interesting read -  http://www.knockon.ie/?p=9426

 

A strong support is needed to drive the lads on in this competition on Sunday. Hope to see you all there!!!! 

 

There is also a 2nd XV friendly against New Ross before the 1sts match kicks off to whet the appetite!

If anyone is unfamiliar with Knockon.ie it's a website that deals with 'grassroots' rugby right up to the professional game.

 

This week they featured Wicklow's top of the table clash with Cill Dara. Follow this link (http://www.knockon.ie/?p=9376) to see the report and also a bit of audio from player coach Barry Lynn!!

 

 

There are a few very important weekends coming up for the club with some crucial matches taking place.

 

This Saturday sees both the U17's and U19's in Leinster Premier League Playoff action. The U17's are away vs Mullingar at 1pm while the U19's have a home fixture vs Boyne also at 1pm. All support for these two talented young sides would be very much appreciated!

 

The 1st XV & 2nd XV both play Carlow at home this Sunday in the Leinster League (2.30pm & 1pm Respectively). Wicklow 1st XV are currently level on points at the top of the table with Cill Dara (sitting top due to games won), so this match is absolutely crucial to keep in the chase for promotion to Division 1A. The match is made even more important by the fact that Wicklow travel to Cill Dara the following weekend for a top of the table clash. 2 wins from these 2 games would secure Wicklow's position in top spot, giving them a very real chance of playing in division 1A next year with just 2 games to play. It would also give Wicklow great momentum going into the 1st round of the Towns Cup which is on Sunday 29th January away vs New Ross, who are currently sitting mid table in division 2A.

 

Please come and support the teams as they battle for promotion and a good run in the Towns Cup over the next few weekends. Starting this Sunday with the match's vs Carlow at home, lets all get behind the players and help drive them on to the success they've been working so hard towards all season!!!