'Belvo make it five out of six

Old Belvedere 31 Galwegians 3

AIB LEAGUE - DIVISION 1B

Old Belvedere moved two points clear at the top of AIB League Division 1B with a polished win over Galwegians at Anglesea Road this afternoon.

With plenty of invention out wide and no little grunt up front, Phil Werahiko's men claimed their fifth victory in six league games.

Galwegians, who won 13-12 when the sides met in Glenina in November, opened the scoring with a third minute penalty from full-back Rob O'Beirn.

But 'Belvo turned things around to lead 17-3 at half-time, following tries from ex-Leinster man Richie Leyden and promising back Kieran Hurrell.

Another former provincial player, Andy Dunne, who is reveling in his player-coach role, converted both tries to add to an earlier penalty.

'Wegians tried their utmost to find a route back into the game but further tries from pack powerhouse Leo Auva'a and former Clontarf winger Max Rantz-McDonald put 'Belvo out of sight.

Scorers: Old Belvedere: Tries: Richie Leyden, Kieran Hurrell, Max Rantz-McDonald, Leo Auva'a; Cons: Andy Dunne 4; Pen: Andy Dunne

Galwegians: Pen: Rob O’Beirn