C of I and Bandon edge through

Cork Church of Ireland remain on course to defend their Peard Cup crown, but only after another stern examination from traditional rivals Cork Harlequins.

Having edged them 4-3 in the league last week, C of I again made hard work of securing the win in a 6-4 success at Garryduff on Saturday.

Back post tip-ins from Philip Brownlow and Simon Wolfe plus a John Jermyn drag-flick had them 3-0 to the good after 25 minutes, but Davd Egner’s brace of goals had Quins right back in it by half-time.