Match Report: Seapoint 24 Men’s U20 XV19

Navan Under-20s were narrowly edged out by Seapoint on Sunday, despite crossing for three tries to the hosts’ two in a tight contest at Kilbogget Park. Ultimately, Seapoint’s accuracy from the tee proved decisive as they secured a 24–19 victory.

Men’s Under 20’s

Leinster JP Fanagan (U20) – Premier 2 – Super Six Group 2 (Sunday 7th December)

• Score: Seapoint 24 Navan 19
• Location: Kilbogget Park Killiney.
• Scorers: Navan: Tries: Noah Kavanagh, Cormac Kenny, Ciall Flynn. Cons: Philip Smyth 2.

Navan stayed in the fight throughout, with well-taken tries from Noah Kavanagh, Cormac Kenny, and Ciall Flynn, while Philip Smyth added two conversions to keep the visitors within striking distance. However, Seapoint capitalised on their kicking opportunities, nudging themselves ahead in a match that remained finely balanced to the end.

The result leaves Navan looking to regroup and finish the campaign strongly when they resume action in the new year.

Player of the Match for Navan was Declan O’Connor, who delivered a standout performance.

Navan will return to competitive action on Sunday 7th January, travelling to face Dublin University (Trinity).

Navan Player of the Match “Sponsored by The Central”: Declan O’Connor

Navan Men’s Under 20’s (Sponsored by JJ Duffy): Cormac Kenny, Caolan Duffy, Cian McMahon, Alexander Iljin, Saul Harris, Fionn Craik, Cian Egan, Ben O’Hare, Noah Kavanagh, Philip Smyth, Ciall Flynn, Declan O’Connor, Michael Callaghan, Luke Kennedy, Evan Whyte.

Replacements: Alessandro Maltese, Ciaran Beggy, Sean Newlands, Keelan McKenna, Sean Morris, Simon Dizon, Luke Griffin.

Leinster JP Fanagan (U20) – Premier 2 – Super Six Group 2 – League Table