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.

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.