Blackrock's Roche and O'Toole sink former club

Galwegians 6 Blackrock College 15

Two ex-Galwegians came back to haunt their former club at Crowley Park today as Blackrock College earned a 15-6 win over the Tribesmen.

Blackrock half-backs Mike Roche and Paddy O’Toole, both formerly of ‘Wegians, played starring roles in the Dubliners’ two-try success.

John Cleary landed two penalties for ‘Wegians, who are coached this season by former Newport Gwent Dragons hooker Paul Young, for an early lead but a Stephen Baker try (29 minutes) and a 39th-minute penalty from O’Toole gave ‘Rock a slender half-time lead.

Hooker Conor Muldoon almost broke the try deadlock for ‘Wegians on the restart but he was denied. A yellow card for home centre John Culkin did not help Young’s charges and a 60th-minute breakaway try scored by Diarmuid Laffin ended the match as a contest.

Scorers: Galwegians: Pens: John Cleary 2

Blackrock: Tries: Stephen Baker, Diarmuid Laffin; Con: Paddy O’Toole; Pen: O’Toole