Emer Kelly’s hat-trick meant Kilkenny became the first team to win the Leinster League Division 5 final, beating Tallaght in the decider.
Even though nerves played a part in a shaky opening quarter, these two showed no signs of slowing down.
The score was 19-7 at the break in favour of Kilkenny.
It was a lot earlier in the second period when Kilkenny took advantage of the sin-binning of Leonard to get a try on the outside, with Harte converting for a 26-7 lead.
The sides both got a converted try during the second half with the game finishing up, Kilkenny 33 Tallaght 14.
Scorers – Kilkenny: E Kelly three tries; L Harte try, four cons; L Holden try. Tallaght: M Fitzpatrick, C Conroy-Kearns try each; G Flood two cons.
Kilkenny – Sorcha Barcoe-Keogh; Ciara Harte, Emer Kelly, Emily Kenny, Lucy Harte; Leah McCarthy, Ella Carroll; Jenny Kirwan, Keeva Owens, Henna Mosse, Isla Mosse, Marguerite Irish, Rosie Miller, Tina Wright, Lieke Hoban.
Massive congrats to our Womens team on the Cup win today!!Another hugely proud day for the club. Commiserations to @TallaghtRFC Team will be back to the clubhouse shortly after 6pm #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/XMuqkaqV45
— Kilkenny Rugby (@KilkennyRFC) April 23, 2022
