Fethard & District RFC: U14 League Campaign 2025/26 Review
The Fethard and District RFC U14 girls have completed a thrilling opening run in the 2025/26 League. After a series of hard-fought matches and impressive displays of teamwork, the squad has secured its place in the final stages of the competition.
Match Reports
Round 1: 11 Oct 2025 | Old Crescent RFC vs. Fethard and District RFC
Venue: Old Crescent
The season opened with a challenging away fixture. While Fethard fought back gallantly in the second half, the clock proved to be their toughest opponent. Once the girls found their rhythm and pace, they dominated the play, but time ran out on a potential comeback in what ended as a narrow, tightly contested defeat.
Venue: Old Crescent
The season opened with a challenging away fixture. While Fethard fought back gallantly in the second half, the clock proved to be their toughest opponent. Once the girls found their rhythm and pace, they dominated the play, but time ran out on a potential comeback in what ended as a narrow, tightly contested defeat.
Round 2: 25 Oct 2025 | Fethard and District RFC vs. Galbally RFC
Venue: Fethard Town Park
Fethard claimed their first victory of the season at home. Facing a strong Galbally side, the girls displayed immense work rate and clinical finishing to secure a well-deserved win in front of the home crowd.
Venue: Fethard Town Park
Fethard claimed their first victory of the season at home. Facing a strong Galbally side, the girls displayed immense work rate and clinical finishing to secure a well-deserved win in front of the home crowd.
Round 3: 08 Nov 2025 | Ennis RFC vs. Fethard and District RFC
Venue: Ennis (Walkover/Friendly)
While Ennis RFC were forced to concede the league points due to player availability, the day remained a success. Both clubs organized a friendly match to ensure all players gained valuable game time and experience, embodying the true spirit of the sport.
Venue: Ennis (Walkover/Friendly)
While Ennis RFC were forced to concede the league points due to player availability, the day remained a success. Both clubs organized a friendly match to ensure all players gained valuable game time and experience, embodying the true spirit of the sport.
Round 4: 22 Nov 2025 | Shannon RFC vs. Fethard and District RFC
Venue: Shannon
In a physical and high-intensity encounter, Fethard emerged victorious against a disciplined Shannon side. The match highlighted significant growth in the squad’s tactical play and cohesion. Special thanks to Shannon RFC for hosting the fixture and for their excellent hospitality.
Venue: Shannon
In a physical and high-intensity encounter, Fethard emerged victorious against a disciplined Shannon side. The match highlighted significant growth in the squad’s tactical play and cohesion. Special thanks to Shannon RFC for hosting the fixture and for their excellent hospitality.
Round 5: 06 Dec 2025 | Garryowen-Richmond vs. Fethard and District RFC
Venue: Garryowen
The final round of the year was a classic winter rugby battle. Despite a muddy pitch following days of rain, both teams produced a high-quality game. Fethard’s defensive resilience and determination saw them grind out a victory, finishing the group stages on a high note.
Venue: Garryowen
The final round of the year was a classic winter rugby battle. Despite a muddy pitch following days of rain, both teams produced a high-quality game. Fethard’s defensive resilience and determination saw them grind out a victory, finishing the group stages on a high note.
Looking Ahead
The girls have officially qualified for the Final Stages of the campaign. The next pivotal match is scheduled for January 10, 2026, at Fethard Town Park. Congratulations to the entire squad on their progress so far!
U14 Team Panel 2025/26
Ayla Barlaz, Ella Corbett, Naoise Flack, Niamh Furnell, Emma Barrett, Isabelle Daniels, Freya Jones, Ava Byrne, Elisha Dillon, Caoimhe Kavanagh, Fiadh Collins, Amelia Feeney Carapeto, Emily Furnell, Poppy Keane, Ruby Kenny, Sadie O'Meara, Róisín Sadlier, Grace Lawrence, Áine O'Neill, Samantha Savage, Anna O'Sullivan, Ella Tierney.
