Fast Lane sees Con seal narrow win

JEREMY MANNING’S late penalty helped Cork Constitution record their fifth consecutive win in Division One of the AIB League after an 18-16 victory away to Ballymena.

Richard Lane’s scoring prowess continued at Eaton Park when he ran in two tries to bring his tally for the season to nine, but Con were made to fight hard for a narrow win. The home side led 10-7 at the break, a Chris Henry try and five points from Craig Smith giving them a three-point buffer.

But Con upped the ante on the restart and tries from Evan Ryan and Lane keep them on course for a home semi-final.