'Belvo back on top

Shannon 23 Old Belvedere 30

Old Belvedere’s second bonus point win over the season over Shannon moved them back to the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1A.

With both sides losing last weekend, there was a huge competitive edge to this game at Coonagh.

Ben Woods and David Mongan chalked up tries for Old Belvedere inside the opening ten minutes as Phil Werahiko’s charges looked to bounce back from their narrow loss to Young Munster.

Paul Rowley touched down for the hosts, but by the 30-minute mark ‘Belvo were 22-5 to the good. Man-of-the-match Conal Keane kicked a penalty for the visitors and centre John Kennedy added a third try.

Mossie Lawlor notched a penalty to leave 14 points between the sides at the break.

But Keane dominated the exchanges from the out-half position for ‘Belvo and although Shannon added further tries through Kevin Griffin and David Quinlan, the bonus point was secured by Old Belvedere full-back Daniel Riordan.

Scorers: Shannon: Tries: Paul Rowley, Kevin Griffin, David Quinlan; Con: Mossie Lawlor; Pens: Mossie Lawlor 2

Old Belvedere: Tries: Ben Woods, John Kennedy, David Mongan, Daniel Riordan; Cons: Conal Keane 2; Pens: Conal Keane 2