Women AIL: Cooke 12 Blackrock 27

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Sunday was something of a setback for our featured side Cooke Women RFC, who suffered their second defeat in the All Ireland League, losing 12 – 27 to Blackrock at Shaw’s Bridge. 

The win enabled Blackrock to leapfrog Cooke in the league, the Belfast side doubly disappointed in that they failed to pick up a losing bonus. 

Blackrock got on the scoreboard first at Shaws Bridge with replying for the home side in a tight first half. 

However Blackrock pulled clear in the second half to take a 7 – 27 lead with pulling one back for Cooke at the end of the game. 

Cooke coach will be working hard with her team during the one week break in league fixtures to improve defence and their work at the breakdown. 

League Standings

A bit of movement this week so here’s how they stand going into a one week break. 

TeamPWDPDLBPTS
Galwegians33055315
U.L. Bohemian33069113
Old Belvedere32034210
Blackrock320-419
Cooke310-926
St. Mary’s310-3326
Railway Union RFC300-2822
Highfield300-8400

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