Quins bid to vent frustration on Banbridge

Cork Harlequins head into today’s Irish Senior Cup clash with Banbridge at Farmer’s Cross (1.30pm) under a cloud after losing to Bandon for the first time in 19 years on Thursday night.

This has long been earmarked as a transitional season for the Farmer’s Cross men but they were nonetheless stunned to go down 1-0 at home to the West Cork men, who wildly celebrated a first victory since 1994.

David Smith’s strike seven minutes from time — coming after Alastair Smith’s scything 70-metre run — leaves Quins needing to regroup for the visit of in-form Banbridge, whose 100% record in Ulster includes a 5-0 away mauling of rivals Cookstown.