Shannon lead by two at half-time

HT Lansdowne 6 Shannon 8, Lansdowne Road back pitch

Scorers:

Lansdowne: Pens: Andy Tallon 2

Shannon: Try: Mark Tuohy; Pen: Tom Cregan

An early kick-off (2pm) due to the Leinster v Bath Heineken Cup match sees champions Shannon 8-6 ahead of Lansdowne at half time.

Left winger Mark Tuohy has got the game's sole try - scoring on 10 minutes, after returning Lansdowne fly-half Andy Tallon had hit a third minute penalty.