St Mary’s now in Young Munster's sights

Young Munster 16 Shannon 3

Young Munster earned their fourth successive win in Division 1A today, thanks to a deserved triumph over local rivals in a lively derby clash at Tom Clifford Park.

The home victory, coupled with St Mary’s collapse against Blackrock, means that Munsters are now just two points behind third-placed Mary’s in the table.

Out-half Willie Staunton dropped a goal in the sixth minute to the delight of the large home support. A crisply-struck penalty from scrum half Alan Kingsley followed, four minutes later.

Gareth Quinn McDonogh, who came on late in the Ireland U-20s’ win over Scotland last night, opened Shannon’s account with a penalty on the quarter-hour mark.

Kingsley cancelled that score out with his second penalty, in the 28th minute.

Centre Ray Moloney went straight in under the posts for a converted try shortly after the break and Shannon could find no way back.

Scorers:

Young Munster: Try: Ray Moloney; Con: Alan Kingsley; Pens: Alan Kingsley 2; Drop: Willie Staunton

Shannon: Pen: Gareth Quinn McDonogh