Ireland Internationals Move Closer to Contracts
IRISH rugby internationals John Coleman and Tim Bergin have moved closer to earning a contract with UK club Sheffield Eagles.
The pair put in a strong performance playing all 80 minutes of a pre-season friendly against Doncaster, at the Keepmoat Stadium, on Sunday. (17 January)
The Eagles won 24-16 with Coleman kicking four conversions two from out near the touchline.
Coach Mark Aston says he was impressed by the pair and admits they made a strong case for a contract with the club who play in the Co-operative Championship - one step below the Super League.
Aston added: "The lads were outstanding, they had a great attitude and their work ethic was great. John Coleman kicked well - he's got a sweet left foot."
"They are players of potential but want to develop. I´ll be talking more with them later in the week."
Both players were put under pressure by a lively Doncaster who are rebuilding after relegation from the Championship last season.
Bergin got through a lot of work and made strong breaks out of defence. Coleman was strong in defence and pulled off a couple of good tackles close the Eagles' line.
The wingers have spent two weeks training with Eagles although the heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures forced the club cancel outdoor training.
That's left 23-year-old Coleman, who plays for the Dublin City Exiles and Tim Bergin, 24, from Laois Panthers, working out in the gym and waiting and hoping at a snowy Eagles' Don Valley stadium base.
Both made the switch from union to league about a year ago but have made a big impression in the Irish Carnegie League and played in last year's European Cup.
The pair put in a strong performance playing all 80 minutes of a pre-season friendly against Doncaster, at the Keepmoat Stadium, on Sunday. (17 January)
The Eagles won 24-16 with Coleman kicking four conversions two from out near the touchline.
Coach Mark Aston says he was impressed by the pair and admits they made a strong case for a contract with the club who play in the Co-operative Championship - one step below the Super League.
Aston added: "The lads were outstanding, they had a great attitude and their work ethic was great. John Coleman kicked well - he's got a sweet left foot."
"They are players of potential but want to develop. I´ll be talking more with them later in the week."
Both players were put under pressure by a lively Doncaster who are rebuilding after relegation from the Championship last season.
Bergin got through a lot of work and made strong breaks out of defence. Coleman was strong in defence and pulled off a couple of good tackles close the Eagles' line.
The wingers have spent two weeks training with Eagles although the heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures forced the club cancel outdoor training.
That's left 23-year-old Coleman, who plays for the Dublin City Exiles and Tim Bergin, 24, from Laois Panthers, working out in the gym and waiting and hoping at a snowy Eagles' Don Valley stadium base.
Both made the switch from union to league about a year ago but have made a big impression in the Irish Carnegie League and played in last year's European Cup.
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