Terenure College defeat damaging blow for Young Munster

Young Munster 21 Terenure College 22: Terenure College remain on course for the Ulster Bank League Division 1A play-offs after Saturday’s one point victory over Young Munster.

For the hosts, however, the result is a blow. Though they remain in the running for the top four, a second successive defeat could edge them towards the relegation zone with six series of matches still to be played of this drum tight division.

Their problems began from the kick-off when prop Hugh McGrath tore his hamstring badly. It was a sign of things to come. In the closing stages, a point down, they were awarded a penalty 30 metres out and ten metres to the left of the posts. Gearoid Lyons, who had put them 9-0 ahead with three fine kicks, struck the ball well but failed to judge the fierce wind and his effort swung inches wide.