Win gives Harlequins play-off place

Cork Con 23 Belfast Harlequins 27

Belfast Harlequins came from behind at Temple Hill to guarantee themselves a place in next month's Division One play-offs, thanks to a win over Cork Con.

Early tries from Conrad Sullivan and fly-half Darragh Lyons had Con motoring at 14-8 up after 20 minutes. But a John Anderson effort - who also kicked seven points in the absence of injured fly-half Ian Humphreys (shoulder) - put 'Quins 15-14 up at the break.

Gavin McLaughlin had earlier touched down for 'Quins in the first half and their superior pack was to prove the difference on the restart.

Number 8 Chris McCarey and Matt Mustchin - who leaves Ulster for Glasgow at the end of the season - got in on the scoring act in the final quarter as DC Gillespie's men racked up their ninth win of the season.

The boot of Pat McCarthy - two penalties - and Lyons - with a well-drilled drop goal - kept the home side interested, but with the play-offs out of reach for the Munster men, Mustchin's late try deprieved them of victory.