Vienna Mustangs put in
a stunning second half performance to beat Monte
Carlo Martinis 30-4 in the Premiership Grand Final.
A four try blitz in 11 minutes took them to the
title ahead of a skilful and determined Monte
Carlo team. The Martinis have been an unmistakable
success in their first season of top flight rugby,
and will no doubt be a force for years to come.
York Vikings 16-6 victory over CAU Madrid XIII
mean they head into the Premiership next year as
Division One Champions. In the past it might have
been a daunting task to step up a league, but the
success of Monte Carlo and Galway must surely
inspire the Vikings to consolidate their position
in the elite in 2006. Madrid will also join them
in the Premiership, as they replace fellow Spanish
side Barcelona Celtic.
The Premiership Reserves
Grand Final was won by Westmoreland Hawks, whilst
Moscow Stars took the Division One Reserves title.
There was also success
for Rome Gladiators and Saint Maur Beavers on the
last day of the season as they won silverware in
the form of the Mike Stephenson Shield and Jim
Sullivan Bowl respectively.
So we're done for
another year. The Fifth Anniversary Season of EIRL
has produced some classic moments and was arguably
the closest in it's history. With the competition
hopefully expanding to accommodate two more teams
next year now is the time to get yourself on the
waiting list and join the best competition on the
web.
