Runaway cup victory for Railway Union

A spectacular second-half performance from Railway Union saw them claim the IRFU Women’s All-Ireland Cup following a comprehensive 33-3 victory over UL Bohemians, the defending cup champions and league leaders at Dubarry Park on Saturday.

Bohemians opened the scoring with an Áine Staunton penalty and were well in the game at half-time before being swamped by the movement, power and precision of the Railway side. John Cronin’s charges were held up twice over the line as they went in search of the opening try.

Eventually, influential number 8 Emma Taylor got over the whitewash and Ireland 15s and Sevens international Nikki Caughey converted for a 7-3 interval lead.