Old Belvedere’s muscle men power way to promotion

Clonakilty 8 Old Belvedere 10

Showcasing considerable firepower and nous up front, and forging their second and decisive try on a powerful rolling maul, Old Belvedere showed that D4 clubs are not just weavers of pretty patterns out wide. On top of showcasing their blue collar work ethic, ‘Belvo’ were also victorious on their fifth visit to Munster this season, beating the men of the south at their own game.

One of the Anglesea Road club’s most famous sons, AJF O’Reilly, was present for the celebrations, watching the side he sponsors win a war of attrition against a Clonakilty side that hasn’t lost a home league game this season.