Vote for Robbie! Robbie Henshaw put in another storming performance as Leinster dismantled Munster yet again to win their fourth successive PRO14 final at the RDS on Saturday.
Leinster’s 16-6 winning margin did not reflect their utter dominance as they were held up over the line a couple of times and they also butchered a number of clear cut try opportunities.
Once again the Athlonian was in magnificent form, constantly making ground with ball in hand, tackling demonically from start to finish, and eclipsing World Cup winner Damien de Allende in the process.
Congrats Robbie on your latest success and hope you keep your momentum going in the Champions Cup game at home to Toulon on Friday evening.
Meanwhile, Henshaw is one of four Ireland players named in the Six Nations team of the year. Tadhg Beirne, Tadhg Furlong and Jonathan Sexton complete the quartet. Robbie is also one of six contenders for the Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. We ask you to log on here to support Robbie. Voting closes on this Wednesday.
Donal Hynes RIP: The death has occurred of Donal Hynes, past president of Athlone Rugby Football Club. Donal was the club’s second president in season 1970/71 and a lifelong member.
Predeceased by his wife Marty, deepest sympathy is extended to his son Healy, daughter Donna, and the wider Hynes family. May Donal rest in eternal peace.
Buccaneers RFC officers and members held a socially distanced, complying with Covid-19 guidelines, guard of honour for Donal as his funeral cortege passed the club.
Geraldine Wins 50/50 draw: Geraldine Kenny, the club’s very affable and efficient administrator, is the latest winner in Buccaneers RFC ‘50/50 Draw’. Geraldine proved a highly popular and worthy winner of €170 this week.
