Healy sets record in Con’s bonus win

CORK CONSTITUTION remain on course for a top two finish in the AIB League Division One following this resounding five-try, bonus-point victory over Dungannon at Temple Hill.

The previous weekend the Tyrone men produced one of the shocks of the campaign when overcoming Shannon 25-18 at home, although the Ulster side’s chances that day were bolstered by the likes of Ulster contracted players Justin Fitzpatrick, Bryn Cunningham and Jonny Bell. Saturday, minus the muscle of Fitzpatrick and go-to players like Cunningham and Bell, the prospects of a repeat against a top four side never looked likely.

On close to perfect ground conditions and with a back line sprinkled with fringe Munster players, Con sparkled and took all five tries with aplomb. Richard Lane scored two, Cronan Healy surpassed the club record of his coach, Brian Walsh, by notching his 34th try in AIB League and Cup competitions, while the very promising Tom Gleeson finished off the move of the match with a classy five-pointer in the second half.