Copeland double keeps Mary’s on track

A FEW moments of inspiration paved the way for St Mary’s College to stretch an unbeaten division 1 A run and bring Dolphin’s hopes of AIB League leadership to an end.

A brace of tries from highly-impressive second row Richard Copeland, gave St Mary’s the vital boost they needed in a game that was hotly contested yet deservedly won by the home side at Templeville Road on Saturday.

For Munster hopefuls Dolphin it was a disappointing outcome from a match they could have won, but their coach Steve Ford was not complaining. He admitted: “I think we were just a little off the pace, the better side won because they took their opportunities.