Mandeno try secures Shannon win

UCD 17 Shannon 21

Shannon copper-fastened their place in the Division One semi-finals as a second half try from Donnacha Ryan propelled the champions past UCD.

The young lock struck on 62 minutes, galloping up the touchline for a game-deciding score. College managed a late try through lock Richie Mandeno to earn a deserved bonus point.

Shannon led 16-12 at the break as centre Brian Tuohy scored a try late on. They were down to 13 men at one stage as prop Les Hogan and Munster back row Stephen Keogh were both sin-binned. Hooker Conor Geoghegan and centre Niall Kearns scored UCD’s early tries.

Scorers: UCD: Tries: Conor Geoghegan, Niall Kearns, Richie Mandeno; Con: Eoghan Hickey

Shannon: Tries: Brian Tuohy, Donnacha Ryan; Con: Dave Delaney; Pens: Dave Delaney 3

HT: UCD 12 Shannon 16