Senior Club Round-Up

Young Munster caused a big shock at Temple Hill as Garryowen were surprisingly beaten at home by Trinity in Division 1B.

A penalty by Ben Martin and a drop goal from Willie Staunton inside the opening four minutes helped Young Munster to a 9-6 away win over Cork Constitution in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League. Gerry Hurley kicked two penalties for the home side to leave the sides level at half-time. A penalty by Ben Martin twelve minutes from time decided the issue.

Dolphin are still without a win but got a credible 22-22 draw away to Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road. Playing into the wind in the opening half a try from Niall Scannell converted by Eamon Mills left the Cork side trailing 15-7 at the interval. Tries from Chris Rowe and John Quill and a conversion and a last minute penalty by Stuart Lee earned Dolphin a share of the spoils.

In Division 1B, Garryowen lost ground on the leaders when they lost to Dublin University 14-8 at Dooradoyle.
Twice Garryowen were reduced to fourteen and even when the visitors had a player sin binned near the end the home side by that stage were facing into the strong wind and rain and they could not manage to capitalise. Josh Hrstich had Garryowen's try and Jamie Gavin kicked a penalty.

Shannon are bottom of the table following their 26-21 defeat by Belfast Harlequins at Thomond Park. A try from Luke O’Dea and a David O’Donovan penalty saw the home side trail 13-8 at half time. Hugh Kelleher and John Shine added tries after the break and O’Donovan kicked a second penalty to earn Shannon a losing bonus point.

Shannon scored three tries but were beaten at Thomond Park CREDIT: Oisín McHugh

UL Bohemian travelled to Gibson Park and lost to Malone 23-10. Ian Condell scored a try for the Limerick side and Shane Airey kicked a conversion and a penalty.

Thomond moved up to third place in Division 2A after their emphatic 33-6 home win over City of Derry.

Nenagh Ormond were held to a 13-13 draw at home to U.C.C., while Cashel were defeated 23-12 by Queens University in Belfast.

Highfield are clear leaders in Division 2B after their 50-3 home win over Boyne. Martin Gately scored two tries for the winners and Ben Murphy, Dave Kelly, James Daly and Miah Cronin got one apiece. Highfield were also awarded a penalty try and Paddy O’Toole kicked six conversions and a penalty.

Midleton defeated Old Crescent 24-0 at the Towns Park with tries from Dave Smyth, Darren O’Keeffe and Lewis Farnham. Paul Daly converted all three and also added a penalty.

Bruff continued their recent revival with a 10-3 away win over DLSP.

Kanturk lost away to Wanderers at Merrion Road 25-20. Barra Buckley and Luke McCabe scored tries for Kanturk and Paul O’Keeffe kicked two conversions and two penalties.

A Shane O’Riordan penalty was not enough for Sunday’s Well who lost at home to Sligo 8-3.

Richmond are at the bottom after their 33-6 away defeat at Tullamore.

RESULTS:
Ulster Bank League Division 1A: Ballynahinch 33, St Mary's College 13;
Cork Constitution 6, Young Munster 9;
Lansdowne 10, U.C.D. 19;
Old Belvedere 22, Dolphin 22;
Terenure College 14, Clontarf 9;

Division 1B: Buccaneers 10, Corinthians 14;
Galwegians 22, Ballymena 23;
Garryowen 8, Dublin University 14;
Malone 23, U.L. Bohemian 10;
Shannon 21, Belfast Harlequins 26;

Division 2A: Banbridge 13, Blackrock College 3;
Bective Rangers 3, N.U.I.M. Barnhall 20;
Dungannon 35, Seapoint 6;
Naas 0, Skerries 41;
Nenagh Ormond 13, U.C.C. 13;
Queens University 23, Cashel 12;
Rainey Old Boys 7, Old Wesley 24;
Thomond 33, City of Derry 6;

Division 2B: Ards 3, Navan 11;
City of Armagh 20, Greystones 7;
D.L.S.P. 3, Bruff 10;
Highfield 50, Boyne 3;
Midleton 24, Old Crescent 0;
Sunday's Well 3, Sligo 8;
Tullamore 33, Richmond 6;
Wanderers 25, Kanturk 20;