Fantastic all round performance from our P4’s at Madras.

A whopping 24 tries were scored in total by the Dunfermline players.

Up first were hosts Madras, aka the Madrascals.

Madras v Dunfermline

William Moran kick started the try fest within the opening sequence of the game taking Dunfermline to an early lead.

Madras 0-1 Dunfermline

Madras were quick to fire back with a try of their own. Scores were tied.

Madras 1-1 Dunfermline

Second try of the day, came through Conall Burns slipping through some opposition tackles to fight his way over the try line.

Madras 1-2 Dunfermline

Conall couldn’t stop there… Moments later he scores his second try of the tournament in a similar fashion.

Madras 1-3 Dunfermline

Madras came back with a try from some good handling out wide which led to their second try.

Madras 2-3 Dunfermline

Liam Stephens was next on the scoreboard, some good passing interplay and an offload opened up some space for Liam to run in for his first try.

Madras 2-4 Dunfermline

Next up, Matthew Gracie shown his bursting pace after some broken play left the ball in his hands for a run in against the hosts.

Madras 2-5 Dunfermline

An interesting turn as the Madrascals fired back with 3 tries to bring the game to a tie.

Madras 5-5 Dunfermline

However, the bragging rights finish with Dunfermline, as Niamh Mathieson was able to score the deciding try with a run through the opposition scoring in the corner!

Final Score
Madras 5-6 Dunfermline

Good opener for the team against a formidable Madrascals outfit.

After a short break, Howe Blues were next on the fixtures list.

Dunfermline v Howe Blues

Howe Blues got on the scoreboard early, and with a healthy lead.
Scoring three unanswered tries took Howe into a good platform heading into the remainder of the game.

Dunfermline 0-3 Howe Blues

But as always, the Dunfermline players were reluctant to give in!

Conall Burns strikes again, his third try of the day set up by Reuben MacLeod who shown good running intent the whole tournament.

Dunfermline 1-3 Howe Blues

Matthew Gracie finds himself adding to the try tally shortly after with another slicing run.

Dunfermline 2-3 Howe Blues

Howe broadened the gap with another try.

Dunfermline 2-4 Howe Blues

Dunfermline were once again in it to the end, being able to get the last try.

Corey Zaczek with the try managing to escape the grasp of two Howe defenders to score for Dunfermline.

Final score
Dunfermline 3-4 Howe Blues

A tricky game and a well played one by opposition Howe who had some pace and dangerous ball carriers used to good effect.

Dunfermline v Howe Whites

Dunfermline were out for revenge against the second Howe outfit we had to play today.

A great showing for the squad as they managed to see out Howe Whites with some great individual tries.

First try came through William Moran who was showing his ability to beat defenders.

Dunfermline 1-0 Howe Whites

A name that has been kept quiet so far managed to come alive in this game, Callum Ferguson scores two tries in short time to extend Dunfermline’s lead healthily.

Dunfermline 3-0 Howe Whites

Another player who had a great outing at Madras, Liam Stephens sees himself add two more tries to his tally after successive tearing runs through the Howe Whites defence.

Dunfermline 5-0 Howe Whites

Keeping the tries coming, Matthew Gracie scores to further the lead for Dunfermline.

Dunfermline 6-0 Howe Whites

Conall Burns was able to find his way to the try line with another surging run through the Whites wall.

Dunfermline 7-0 Howe Whites

Dunfermline kept the tries coming, this time through William Moran after drifting from left to right across the pitch, eventually found a gap and exploited it.

Dunfermline 8-0 Howe Whites

To finish the game, Dunfermline scored a final try through Reuben MacLeod once again running through to score his first try of the day.

Final score
Dunfermline 9-0 Howe Whites

A thrilling performance from the Dunfermline team, maybe more passes would have been preferred but as the score soared so did the players!

Dunfermline v Linlithgow

Linlithgow were our final opponents for the day and the opposition struck first.

Dunfermline 0-1 Linlithgow

Not too long until Dunfermline bounced back, Reuben MacLeod with his second of the day.

Dunfermline 1-1 Linlithgow

Linlithgow come back with a try of their own to take back the lead.

Dunfermline 1-2 Linlithgow

Back and forth the tries juggled, Dunfermline score a second through Callum Ferguson who was able to step his way through the Linlithgow defence and bring us back to a tie.

Dunfermline 2-2 Linlithgow

Juggling seized as Linlithgow score two tries to end the first half.

Dunfermline 2-4 Linlithgow

To kick off the second half Linlithgow score from the restart to extend their lead further.

Dunfermline 2-5 Linlithgow

As earlier, Dunfermline would not sit back and halt the try count.

3 tries came in rapid time to help lower the gap.

Following a terrific run down the sideline from Georgios Tachtatzis who was unfortunate to just be brought down metres from the try line by a scrambled Linlithgow defence, quick rucking meant Matthew Gracie could finish off the play with his fourth try of the tournament.

Next up, top try scorer Conall Burns added more to his try count, with two outstanding tries to skip through tackle challenges and drive his way over the line.

Dunfermline 5-5 Linlithgow

Scores tied, all to play for in the final moments of this second half.

Dunfermline and Linlithgow trading possession until the ball was fumbled and advantage was well taken by Linlithgow who were able to seal the deal with a try in the final play of the game!

Final score
Dunfermline 5-6 Linlithgow

An unfortunate end to the tournament for such a thrilling day for the P4's!

Both team and individual improvements are being shown every week by the squad.

Every player involved in the tournament deserves an honourable mention for showing tremendous defensive work and attacking intent.
Big performances from Reuben MacLeod and Niamh Mathieson who are constantly proving their worth in attacking play.

This weeks Player of the Day is being awarded to Liam Stephens!
Liam shown great intent and pace in attack to bag himself three tries in the tournament and some wit through the "two pass rule" we have at this level, where running was his first option opposed to an immediate pass.
Also worked his wee scrum cap off in defence too.

Congrats Liam!

The Team:
Conall Burns
Callum Ferguson
Matthew Gracie
Reuben MacLeod
Niamh Mathieson
William Moran
Liam Stephens
Georgios Tachtatzis
Corey Zaczek

Thank you for reading.

Dunfermline Rugby Football Club

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