Garryowen struggle past Bective in the cup

BECTIVE RANGERS 9 GARRYOWEN 15

Garryowen, beaten quarter-finalists last year, held out for a deserved third round victory over Bective at Donnybrook this afternoon.

First half tries from Michael Sherry and captain Paul Neville propelled the Limerick outfit to a 12-6 interval lead.

Cathal Connolly kept Bective in touch from penalty kicks, and although playing against a strong wind in the second half, Connolly made it three from three with Bective's only score after the break.

However, a 77th minute Conor Kilroy penalty kick cemented Garryowen's quarter-final status.

Scorers: Bective Rangers: Pens: Cathal Connolly 3

Garryowen: Tries: Michael Sherry, Paul Neville; Con: Conor Kilroy;

Pen: Conor Kilroy

HT: Bective Rangers 6 Garryowen 12