Phoenix survive scare to keep title hopes alive

DESPITE conceding for the first time this season, Tullamore’s march towards their second successive Irish American Football League DV8s title continues.

Drogheda 6

Tullamore Phoenix 31

On a day better suited to lazing on the beach, Tullamore Phoenix travelled to Drogheda to take on a Lightning team still basking in the glow of the biggest win, 40-0 against the Trim Bulldogs a week previously, in their short history.

For Phoenix, they now know a win against the Dublin Dragons in Tullamore Rugby Club at 4pm on Monday August 1 will see them win their second successive national title.

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