Cork pass first Munster U20 football test - beating Clare by nine points in Quilty

Despite having three championship matches under their belt along with home advantage, Clare certainly tested the Rebels’ ring-rustiness with a combative first half display into the strong gale to only go in trailing by 2-8 to 1-6 by the interval

Cork's Manager Ray O'Mahony on the sideline during the match in Quilty. Picture: Eamon Ward

Munster U20FC Phase 2 Round 1: Cork 3-16 Clare 1-13 

Cork passed their first Munster Under 20 test after keeping their obstinate hosts at arm’s length to get an early leg up in Phase 2 in Páirc Naomh Mhuire In Quilty on Tuesday evening.