12 Aug Navan RFC Quad Featured for Leinster North-East in Portlaoise Blitz
The assembly line of young talent at Balreask Old continues to make waves on the regional stage! Everyone at Navan RFC is celebrating a superb achievement by four of our Under-16 Boys players: Jack Keane, Shay McMahon, Jack Colgan & Ashan Dharmasena.
The quartet stepped onto the pitch at Portlaoise RFC on Tuesday, 11th August, representing the Leinster North-East Area in a high-caliber All-Ireland Blitz Festival as preparations intensify ahead of this season’s Shane Horgan Cup campaign.
Facing top-tier opposition from across the provincial spectrum, the Leinster North-East squad delivered a series of strong, resilient performances throughout the day:
- Game 1: Leinster North-East vs. Ulster — WIN
- Game 2: Leinster North-East vs. Munster — LOSS
- Game 3: Leinster North-East vs. Leinster North-Midlands — WIN
With two impressive victories against Ulster and regional rivals North-Midlands, Jack, Shay, Jack, and Ashan acquitted themselves brilliantly, showcasing high work rates, sharp skill execution, and immense physical commitment.
The Shane Horgan Cup represents the premier inter-area competition for Under-16 boys in Leinster, serving as a vital development platform and primary pathway for players aspiring to reach provincial underage honors.
Seeing four Balreask Old stars feature prominently in the regional setup is a proud milestone for the players, their families, and their youth coaches at Navan RFC.
Huge congratulations to Jack Keane, Shay McMahon, Jack Colgan, and Ashan Dharmasena on a fantastic showing in Portlaoise! Your club, coaches, teammates, friends, and family are all incredibly proud of you as you continue your journey toward the Shane Horgan Cup.
Navan RFC U16 Boys players: Jack Keane, Shay McMahon, Jack Colgan & Ashan Dharmasena