Keith Wood's son stars as Munchin’s edge CBC to Munster glory

St Munchin’s 15 CBC 10: A magnificent try by out-half Alexander Wood two minutes into the second half proved the inspiration for St Munchin’s as they bridged a 20-year gap when beating holders CBC in a gripping Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup final at Thomond Park yesterday.

Munchin’s had turned over leading 8-5, when Wood, son of former Ireland captain Keith and grandson of another Ireland and Lions forward, Gordon, gained possession a couple of metres inside the Christians half. A combination of dexterous footwork and forceful running carried him past a host of defenders, until he touched down behind the posts without a hand being laid on him.

It was certainly the outstanding moment in a keenly and honestly contested game between two excellent teams who battled to the end and provided huge entertainment.