Galwegians take the spoils

Old Belvedere 24 Galwegians 26

Old Belvedere had to settle for a losing bonus point at home to Galwegians this afternoon.

When winger Kevin Barden ran in his try at Anglesea Road, the gap was down to 26-24 but Richie Murphy missed the difficult conversion.

Connacht's Liam Bibo kicked two penalties as 'Wegians led 6-0 at half-time.

Bibo finished with a 16-point tally, adding to tries from Ian Cullinane and Alipate Tuilevuka. Belvo were level at 13-13 thanks to a Tim Jago try, but the men from the west took the spoils.

Scorers:

Old Belvedere: Tries: Tim Jago, Kevin Barden; Con: Richie Murphy; Pens: Richie Murphy 4

Galwegians: Tries: Ian Cullinane, Alipate Tuilevuka; Cons: Liam Bibo 2; Pens: Liam Bibo 4