Mary's earn tough win over Cork Con

St. Mary's College 16 Cork Constitution 9

Cork Constitution's grip on the Division One trophy loosened further at Templeville Road as St. Mary's College claimed a gritty victory.

Con lost to Young Munster last weekend for their first defeat in 12 AIB League matches and Mary's clinically repeated the trick.

They led 16-0 at half-time - quick hands put Conor McPhillips over for a try and back rower Hugh Hogan also touched down.

Shaun McCarthy booted two penalties and although Con's Richie Lane replied with three successful kicks, the damage had been done.

Scorers:

St. Mary's College: Tries: Conor McPhillips, Hugh Hogan; Pens: Shaun McCarthy 2

Cork Constitution: Pens: Richie Lane 3

HT: St. Mary's College 16 Cork Constitution 0