Tuam/Oughterard Colts RFC prepare for biggest game in their history
The Tuam/Oughterard Colts RFC team are preparing for an All-Ireland semi-final at the weekend.
Excitement is building as Tuam/Oughterard Colts RFC prepare to play their biggest game to date on Saturday afternoon.
Tuam/Oughterard Colts (TOC), which is an amalgamation of players from Tuam RFC, Oughterard RFC and Claremorris Colts RFC, will face UL Bohs in the Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup semi-final at Garraun Park, Dublin Road, Tuam on Saturday next 2pm.
Coached by Owen Lydon and Norman Tierney, the senior women’s team grew from their underage players reaching 18. Both having daughters that play, the coaches wanted the girls to have the option to remain playing with the club and teammates they grew up with.
TOC went on to win the Connacht Women’s League in their first season, defeating Westport RFC 34-14 in the final, qualifying them for the quarter-final of All-Ireland Junior Cup.
Having to play away to a strong Skibbereen side wasn't easy, especially after such a long bus journey, however the girls came home with the spoils, winning 45-7.
This Saturday will be a huge honour for the squad to represent the west, it is the first time a team from Connacht have qualified for an Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup semi-final.
“The players are excited and are looking forward to the challenge, but win or lose they will give it their all,” team manager Natalie Fox said. “All support would be greatly appreciated.”
