Dolphin 24 Cork Constitution 27

Mixed emotions at Kilballyowen Park on Saturday. Dungannon took a giant step towards the summit of Division 1B while their Bruff hosts tumbled into the relegation zone and are left battling for survival.

Young Munster sensationally recovered from arrears of 20-3 after 32 minutes to snatch a dramatic Ulster Bank League victory over Shannon with a converted try in the 80th minute at Thomond Park last night.

An outstanding forward pack powered by one of the Ryan triplets in each of the three rows of the scrum was the decisive element in St Munchin’s impressive victory in yesterday’s Avonmore Munster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final at Dooradoyle.

A SECOND-HALF comeback that embraced typical passion and skill helped Young Munster overcome arch rivals Garryowen on Saturday and set up an Ulster Bank League semi-final meeting with holders Cork Constitution.

CBC CORK escaped to victory in an incredible Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Junior Cup clash yesterday.

CUP rugby is often about inspirational moments and Rockwell produced one gem to settle this intense Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Senior Cup clash at Clanwilliam yesterday.

PAUL O’CONNELL’S return after an eight-month injury lay-off attracted a fine crowd to Thomond Park last night, and they were well rewarded for coming out on a bitterly cold and wet night as Shannon pipped Young Munster by a single point in a highly competitive AIL Division 1A encounter.

ST MUNCHIN’S emerged with the narrowest of winners from an exciting Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Senior Cup derby against Limerick rivals Crescent at Dooradoyle yesterday.