It was a sad day for Boyne Ladies as they suffered their first defect this year. From kick off st Marys were showing themselves to be a well drilled team. and quickly rattled the Boyne Girls. Spending the first twenty minuets in their own 22 boyne showing good defence held off St. Marys. St. Marys went for the post instead of the line when awarded a penalty and put themselves on the score board. this put boyne on the back leg and the home side still could not get any game momentum. St. Mary's got over the line twice before half time and converted both.

This is a trip that Boyne team and supporters always undertake with great trepidation and there was an added anxiety on Sunday last. The midlands side is coached this season by Kiwi, Andy Melville who, in the past, has caused Boyne huge problems when he coached Naas in this league. Melville chose not to start this game and picked himself on the bench. However, Boyne’s restored confidence this season overcame both obstacles, the long trip to the midlands venue and the introduction to the game of Tullamore coach, Melville, in the 56th minute failed to unnerve the Drogheda team.

After being postponed because of the snow last week both teams were eager for the kick off. However it was Boyne who took advantage of a penalty within the scoring zone with Marian Holland putting a valuable three points on the board. With spirits high Boyne played well and as a result touched down again at the hands of Ciara Power. The rest of the first half however where spent in the home sides twenty two. Giving away many penalties Boyne did well to keep Trinity off the score board.

This game was brought forward to Saturday because of the Heineken Cup Fixture between Leinster and Edinburgh on Sunday. The game was timed for a 6pm start and was played under lights at Gorey. Boyne's preparations began at 1:30 pm when they assembled at Shamrock Lodge for departure by bus to the South East venue. There was to be a stop for an hour, courtesy of the Arklow Bay Hotel, to have a team talk and some light bites and refreshments before completing the pre match journey to Gorey.