Holders PBC Cork pass Castletroy challenge in Senior Cup

PBC Cork 25 Castletroy 8: Two late tries helped power Presentation Brothers College Cork, the holders, into the quarter-finals of the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup when they overcame a strong challenge from Castletroy College.

Holders PBC Cork pass Castletroy challenge in Senior Cup

Given the overall ability and finishing skills displayed by the Cork side, the result was rarely in doubt, but Castletroy certainly put it up to the champions, even if they eventually ran out of steam in the face of heavy pressure.

Still, Pres head coach Brian McMahon admitted that it wasn’t always easy in a game played in appalling conditions, with high winds, driving rain, sleet and snow falling at various stages.

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