Cork Con underdogs in bid to retain title, says Brian Hickey
Cork Con will renew rivalries with Lansdowne after defeating Terenure College 22-15 at Lakelands Park on Saturday. Out-half Tomas Quinlan impressed again with a 17-point tally from the tee, while Munster ‘A’ back-rower Evan Mintern, who was sprung from the bench, crossed for a second-half try. The result sets up a repeat of the recent Bateman Cup final, which Lansdowne won convincingly (32-12) at Temple Hill.
Their hopes of a second successive All-Ireland double may be over, but Hickey’s troops could still make history next weekend, as they target a two-in-a-row, something which has not been achieved in the league since 2006.
