Lansdowne leave it late to secure win at home

Lansdowne 23 Dolphin 17

Despite falling to their fourth straight league defeat, an injury-time try from back rower Donnchadha Murphy was enough to secure a losing bonus point and Dolphin's Division One status for next season.

Hosts Lansdowne looked out of sight at they led 17-3 at half-time, thanks to converted tries from hooker Gavin O'Meara and full-back Alan McCormack.

Dolphin's hopes were not helped when they had prop Fergus Gately sin-binned but their maul kept them competitive.

Centre Eric Moloney burst over for a 61st-minute try and four minutes into injury, Murphy crowned his 120th league appearance for Dolphin with a crucial score.