Belvedere’s statement of intent

2008 champions Belvedere College sent out a message of intent in Balbriggan yesterday afternoon, as first-half tries by Adam Foy and Josh Hutchinson provided the foundations for a comprehensive 28-3 opening round victory over Wesley College.

The Phil Werahiko-coached side broke the deadlock after 27 minutes, when scrum-half Foy charged down an attempted Wesley clearance before reaching over on the left-hand side.

This was followed seven minutes later by an excellent try, but although Conor Jennings converted both of these scores, a stoppage-time penalty from James O’Donovan did reduce the southside school’s deficit to 11 (14-3) in time for the interval.