Bonus point win over Terenure moves Cork Con into third place

Cork Constitution 35 Terenure College 17: After this resounding win at Temple Hill on Saturday, Cork Constitution are close to where they want to be in the battle for the Ulster Bank League title, up from fourth to third and hoping for a home semi-final.

As it stands now, leaders Clontarf (55) have seven points to spare at the top and they look certain to have a home tie, while Young Munster (48), Con (47) and UCD (46) will battle it out for home advantage in the last four. Having watched his side play well against a strong wind and a vigorous first-half challenge from Terenure, Constitution head coach Brian Hickey was able to relax in the final quarter as his charges pulled clear to secure a bonus point win.

Naturally, Hickey was pleased, noting that Terenure were never going to give up easily: “We played well. Last year Con beat them up there, they came down here and beat Con so we were very conscious and focused on that.”