Irish Canadian Rugby Club 27 - Markham 0
06 / 07 / 05
League

The Irish Women’s Junior team went 2 and 0 to start the season with an extremely impressive road performance as they defeated Markham RFC 27 – 0 on Wednesday night.  In a thoroughly dominating display of wide open, running rugby, the junior women ran in five trys to gain the bonus point victory.

Showing that the club has depth in talent, the Irish Women fielded a new look team but with the same results.  Looking to play an expansive game, the juniors moved the ball around the pitch stretching the Markham defense and creating gaps in the defense.  The pressure paid off as Ontario Junior Karen Dillane crossed the line six minutes into the game.  Kayla Akarakas powered over for two consecutive trys, the first of which was converted by prop/goal kicker Natalie Zeldin.   The Irish went into the break with a 17 – 0 lead. 

The second half was one of utter dominance as Markham was pinned in their half of the field and were relegated to defending numerous Irish assaults on their goal line.  Second half trys were scored by winger Simone Akai and last week’s hero Lindsey Bradbury.  Final score was 27 – 0 as the Irish open with two victories in their debut season.  “The forwards picked up their aggression this week and the backs continue to show their dominance outwide,” stated Co-Coach Karen Lozada.  Lozada and fellow coach Mary Velpel singled out fullback Daisy Miers (the more talented, smarter and definitely better looking of the Miers siblings) and flanker Kizil Reder as players that made significant contributions to the victory.

The Irish Junior Women defend their unbeaten record against the Toronto Scottish Junior Women next Wednesday night July 13^th at Fletcher’s Fields. Kick-off is at 6:30pm.  Anybody looking to see an entertaining game and also get a glimpse into the future of the Women’s program should make the effort to come out and support this remarkable group of young athletes.