The home fixture against Clanwilliam saw Kinsale start brightly with a dream start try by Stephanie Coleman in the first minute.  Clanwilliam were surprised by the pace of Kinsales efforts and how they were kept at bay for much of the first half. Eventually, Clanwilliams experience told and they led the proceedings at half time 3 tries to 1.

In the 2nd half, Clanwilliam ramped it up and scored several tries.  Kinsale never gave up  illustrated by scores in the last quarter by Sylvia OSullivan and Emma Dunne. Weather conditions changed suddenly to wind, rain and hail, but the players efforts never faltered.

Kinsales team coaches were delighted with the endeavour and enthusiasm of the players. A squad of 17 players participated&leading to great expectations for Womens Rugby in Kinsale.

Kinsale Womens XV Squad:
Rebecca Costello(Captain), Stephanie Coleman, Emma Dunne, Nikita OConnell, Nuala Madden, Jane Henderson, Ruth Doran, Sylvia OSullivan, Vicki Pettit, Jacqui OConnell, Ciara ODonovan, Kim Kerins, Jacqui DAlton, Emer OBrien, Jean Kerins, Alison Walsh, Marian Gabriel. (missing on the day were Siobhan Devlin, Bianca Potgieter, Sarah O'Sullivan, Annie O'Donovan, Elaine Horan, Aoife Hurley, Yvonne Searls)
Coaches Danny O'Connell, Daniel Kiely, Eoin O'Callaghan & Pat O'Reagan.
Clanwilliams try scorers were:
Carmel Condon, Iris Condon, Mairead Crowe, Maria Hayes, Mary Horan x4, Sarah Keane; Catherine Hogan was captain.