Carlow J1 Win Oak Park Shootout, Tullow Women Slay Cooke in AIL & Full Roundup

The Knock On | KCLR Sport’s Weekly Rugby Podcast Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Co. Carlow FC) and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to review all the action across the region. On This Week's Episode: Co. Carlow RFC: Tom Crotty analyzes a pulsating 36–31 J1 win over Wexford Wanderers. Carlow built a commanding 33–12 half-time lead with tries from Ben Crotty, Owen Edgehill, Aaron Gordon, Ben Deegan, and a penalty try, holding off a fierce Wexford fightback. Tom highlights standouts Cormac Elliot, Evan Gordon, and Alan Owens, plus GAA star Conor Crowley filling in at fullback and Larry McGrath returning from retirement for the Seconds. Carlow Women also posted a 26–10 win over Wanderers FC. Tullow RFC: Paddy Browne reflects on a massive 22–19 AIL Division 1B victory for Tullow Women against Cooke. Trailing 19–12 with 15 minutes left, late tries from Róisín Kinch and Grace Kelly sealed the bonus-point win. On the men's side, Tullow suffered a chastening trip to Boyne (48–12 for J1s, 41–11 for J2s) amidst three second-half yellow cards. Kilkenny RFC: A look at Kilkenny J1s' narrow 22–21 loss at Gorey, balanced by a double celebration in Dublin as Kilkenny Women’s 1st XV (26–19) and 2nd XV (29–17) both won away at UCD. Underage & Off-Field Roundup: Carlow U15s top their group stage after a 38–0 win over Wexford (featuring coaching input from Joey Carbery Sr.), Tullow U18 boys beat Boyne 28–24, and Kilkenny U18s triumph 44–14 at Dundalk. Plus, a plug for Tullow RFC's annual Tractor Run fundraiser happening this Sunday! Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Weekend Overview 02:15 – Co. Carlow FC: J1 Win over Wexford, Conor Crowley & Women's Result 16:40 – Kilkenny RFC: Gorey Road Trip & Women's UCD Double 24:30 – Tullow RFC: Women's AIL Comeback vs. Cooke & Senior Men at Boyne 42:15 – Regional Youth Results & Tullow Tractor Run