This is The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast. In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.
Tullow beat Carlow 37-31 in the big local derby at the weekend, the seconds won 15-12. Tullow got a good start initially but Carlow kept in touch in the firsts, but Tullow made a lot of ground in the second half and was too much for Carlow to catch. Tom Crotty says their slow start cost them and they were playing catch up after that.
The Carlow seconds were looking good for a win in what was a great game, but Tullow got a late try and sealed the deal. Carlow were happy to pick up the losing bonus points. The Tullow men are in the All Ireland Junior Cup this weekend.Tullow’s women lost 26-10 to Barnhall.
Kilkenny firsts beat Boyne, and the seconds lost to Boyne. James Blanchfield says their centre’s were the difference in the J1 game, they were in flying form both in attack and defence.
Kilkenny women lost on the road to Greystones, they’re having a tough opening campaign in the league, they take on Tallaght this weekend. Carlow and Kilkenny have no men’s games this weekend.
We have updates from all the youths action in the three clubs and previews of this weekend’s action. The lads also discussed the naming of the Ireland squad for the Autumn Internationals.