In the second match of a doubleheader on Saturday at Balreask Old, Greystones demonstrated their prowess, clinching a convincing victory over Navan in a Leinster Metro League Premier 2 fixture with a final score of 35-5.

In the first-half, Navan started with a burst of energy, scoring a try to the left of the posts through a commendable forwards effort. However, the conversion slipped to the left, leaving the score at 5-0.

A few minutes later,Greystones swiftly responded with dynamic phases, securing a try and a successful conversion. The scoreboard shifted to the visitors taking the lead 5-7.

Midway through the first half, Greystones extended their lead with a penalty kick, adding three more points to go 5-10 up. Another two penalty kicks in the last eleven minutes leading to half-time saw the visitors at the break leading 5-16.

Greystones continued their dominance with another try eight minutes into the second half to the right of the posts, along with a successful conversion. The score extended 5-23.

Then on 56 minutes a yellow card for the Greystones scrum-half provided Navan with an opportunity. Despite a kick ahead and a lineout inside the visitors' 22-meter line, the ball was turned over, and Greystones regained control.

Greystones showcased their strength once again in the 77th minute with a try to the right of the posts. The conversion was missed, but the lead increased to Navan 5, Greystones 28.

On the stroke of Full-Time, Greystones sealed their dominant display with another try at the stroke of full-time, initiating a break from within their half. The conversion was successful, concluding the match with a resounding victory for Greystones at Navan 5, Greystones 35.

Commiserations to Navan Men's 2nd XV, who displayed resilience throughout the match. As they look ahead, the team is poised to bounce back and overcome future challenges in the Leinster Metro League Premier 2.

Navan Men's 2nd/J1 XV Squad:Craig Byrne, Dara McHugh, Ian Carolan, Ciarán Reilly, Andrew Kiernan, David Brady, Harry Conlon, Andrew Beggy, Jack Dixon, Cillian Farrell, Sean Walsh, Michael Brady, Harry Devlin, Cormac Horan, Brian Byrne, David Clarke, Harry Beggy, Liam McAree.