Last-minute drop goal seals win for Garryowen

Garryowen 20 Cork Constitution 19

Willie Staunton kicked a last-minute drop goal as Garryowen came from 19-6 down to score a memorable league victory over defending champions Cork Constitution.

The younger brother of Ireland international Jeremy Staunton decided this exciting Dooradoyle clash which Con dominated for the first 50 minutes.

Tries from Denis Hurley and Tim Kenneally, allied to two penalties and a drop goal from Jeremy Manning, had them 19-6 ahead.

But Conor Kilroy's third penalty and a Ciaran Boyle try from a cross-field kick started the Garryowen comeback.

Scorers:

Garryowen: Try: Ciaran O'Boyle; Pens: Conor Kilroy 4; Drop: Willie Staunton

Cork Constitution: Tries: Denis Hurley, Tim Kenneally; Pens: Jeremy Manning 2; Drop: Jeremy Manning

HT: Garryowen 6 Cork Constitution 16