Forwards shine as win sends Con back to top of league

CORK CONSTITUTION regained top spot in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League with a deserved victory over pace-setters Old Belvedere at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Barring occasional lapses in concentration, Constitution were much the better side and would not have been flattered had they picked up a bonus-point win; instead they had to keep their composure as Belvedere produced a spirited fightback.

Constitution coach Brian Walsh will be pleased with the effort from his pack - his back row and second row Cathal O’Flaherty in particular. Just a year out of school, O’Flaherty was involved in almost everything good produced in the opening quarter.