Lane main man as Con stay top after tough battle with resurgent Shannon

IT was as coach Brian Walsh predicted – difficult – but Cork Constitution were resilient enough to secure the 26-20 victory over Shannon that was required to keep them on top of Division 1A of the All Ireland League.

Lane main man as Con stay top after tough battle with resurgent  Shannon

Saturday’s clash was hard-fought and Shannon ‘s display a total contrast to the shocking 53-0 defeat to St Mary’s College last week. This time they fought back from a 13-3 deficit at half-time and outscored Constitution three tries to two.

Richard Lane was the major difference between the sides as he contributed 21 points to Constitution’s total of 26.

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