Gash’s goals earn Quins place in semi-final

CORK HARLEQUINS secured an Irish Senior Men’s Cup semi-final away to Kilkeel next weekend as two beautifully-executed Richard Gash goals gave them a deserved victory over old rivals Cork Church of Ireland at Farmers Cross on Saturday.

C of I started without injured international Karl Burns, but in truth, Quins had the whip hand on them anyway and, even if the situation was balanced by Sean Nicholson leaving the fray after 10 minutes as his injured ankle ligaments failed to withstand the pressure, the better of the two teams won on the day.

Harlequins coach Stephen Dale said afterwards that his side would probably be favourites to win in Kilkeel next week, but they would need another concerted team performance like that which secured the win against C of I.