11 Apr U17 Boys Power Into Finals With Impressive Semi-Final Win
Leinster Youth Boys U17 Premier League/North-East U17 Cup – Semi-Final
Navan 34 Boyne 21
Saturday 11th April | Balreask Old
Navan RFC Under 17 Boys booked their place in the finals of the Leinster Youth Boys U17 Premier League and North-East Cup with a 34–21 victory over Boyne in a high-quality semi-final at Balreask Old on Saturday.
In a fixture that doubled as both a Leinster & North-East semi-final, Navan delivered an outstanding first-half performance, setting a relentless tempo through aggressive defence and powerful ball carrying. Dominating possession and territory, they built a commanding lead and left Boyne with a significant deficit to overcome at the break.
Boyne responded strongly in the second half, raising their intensity and taking advantage of key opportunities to mount a sustained comeback. The visitors narrowed the gap and put Navan under real pressure in a demanding spell.
However, Navan showed impressive composure and resilience when it mattered most. Regaining control in key moments, they managed the game effectively and added crucial scores to seal a deserved victory.
It was a tough and hard-fought contest, with Navan’s clinical first-half display proving decisive, while their ability to withstand Boyne’s resurgence highlighted the squad’s character in a winner-takes-all encounter.
Navan now advance to face Ashbourne RFC in an all-Meath North-East final, with details yet to be confirmed. They also await the outcome of the other Leinster semi-final between Tullow and Wicklow
Navan RFC Under 17 Boys Squad:
Adam Kieran, Lee Reynolds, Michael Cahalane, Tobias Ledwidge Egan, Gareth Reilly, Jack Foley, Evan Lawless, Thomas Russell, Conor Doran, Ciarán Fox, Joshua Kelly, Conor Kelly, Ronan O’Reilly, Joshua Heverin, Conor Duffy, Cian Monaghan, Rian Kennedy, Patrick Dwyer, Conor Martin, Jamie Reynolds.