Banbridge pile on misery for Harlequins

The demise of Cork Harlequins as a national force was ruthlessly exposed by Banbridge on Saturday, as they claimed a facile 8-0 Irish Senior Cup first round win at Farmer’s Cross.

Quins, 2012 champions but since decimated by retirements, lost to Bandon for the first time in Munster League history on Thursday night and things only got worse as an impressive Banbridge side ran riot, Stephen Dowds bagging a hat-trick.

Bann — who have yet to taste defeat this term — will have to return to Leeside for round two having been drawn away to Cork Church of Ireland, who should provide a sterner test of their credentials.