Cork Con FC 1st XV 13 - 37 Dublin University RFC
Venue: Templehill
Competition: All Ireland League Div.1
Match Report:

Cork Constitution suffered a heavy defeat to Dublin University at College Park on Saturday afternoon. 

On the historic College Park ground, the home side took a 13th minute lead with a try by right wing Quinn. D.A Moynihan kicked a penalty for the visitors on 20 minutes for 5-3 at half time.

Alec McHenry scored Constitution’s first try after 53 minutes at the end of a 60 metre move, and Moynihan added the extras for 5-10. But Trinity scored a fine try in the right corner on 58 minutes, and Russell kicked a touchline conversion for 12-10. And Russell added a third try four minutes later for 19-10. 

Moynihan kicked a penalty for Constitution on 71 minutes, but a try by front rower Doyle, and Kennedy’s conversion pushed Trinity to 26-13 on 73 minutes. A yellow card for Ross O’Neill gave Kennedy a penalty for 29-13. And in the final play Russell scored his third, and Trinity’s fifth try for a comprehensive bonus point victory

After 16 series of games, Constitution continue to lead the table on 63 points; but Clontarf and Lansdowne have closed to 56 and 55 points respectively.

Next weekend is free, with the local derby with UCC scheduled for Friday 5th April at Templehill. 

P.Martin IRFU

L.O’Connell; B.Kelleher, A.McHenry, G.Higgins, R.Jermyn; D.A. Moynihan, J.Higgins; G.Duffy, V.O’Brien, P.Casey; S.Duffy, B.Hayes; K.Sheehan, R.O’Neill, L.Cahill. Replacements: P.Casey (1); B.Quinaln (3); J.Murphy, R.Cassidy, .Costigan.

A.McHenry 1T; D.A.Moynihan 1C2P.

C.Hogan; R.Russell, J.Hickey, P.Murphy, R.Quinn; M.Kennedy, R.Osborne; G.Coyne, D.Sheehan, D.Doyle; R.Baird, R.Pim; J.McKeown, M.Kearney, N.O’Riordan. Replacements: J.Horan (16); B.Vermuellen (1); C.O’Dwyer, C.Lowdnes, J.Fennelly.

R.Russell 3T; R.Quinn 1T; D.Doyle 1T; M.Kennedy 2P3C.