Sam Meecham wins the ball in the lineout for Buccaneers against Malone at Dubarry Park last Saturday. Buccs master Malone with best display of the seasonBuccaneers 27 Malone 22By Michael SilkePutting in their best display of the season, Buccaneers proved worthy 27-22 victors over Malone in their Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B game played at Dubarry Park on Saturday. Just before the hour mark, Michael Crothers was yellow carded for a high tackle on Sam Meecham but Malone regained the lead in his absence. Buccs gave game time to youngsters Aindriu Oates and Rourke O’Sullivan before a rousing rendition of ‘The Brothers Malone’ was heard from the home dressing-room. Malone: B. Gibson; J. Murtry, C. McCaughey, T. Quigley, T. Hotham; M. Rae, C. Soper; B. Halliday, S. Green, R. Greenwood; L. Wakefield, Z. Devine; J. Edwards, D. Greatorex (captain), M. Crothers.

Source: Irish Independent February 05, 2026 14:11 UTC