Second-half display gives Cork Con bonus-point win

Cork Constitution 43 Blackrock College 6

Cork Constitution blew Blackrock College apart in the second half of their Division 1A clash at Temple Hill.

Munster's Scott Deasy and Ivan Dineen scored a brace of tries each as the Leesiders raced to a 43-6 victory, having been just a point ahead at the break.

In-form out-half Darragh Fitzpatrick nudged 'Rock ahead with a first minute penalty, but Cork Con showed their attacking potential with a converted try from Deasy.

Fitzpatrick closed the gap to 7-6 for the break, however Brian Walsh's men simply went up through the gears in the second period.

Out-half Johnny Holland and replacement Robert Clune also dotted down for the hosts, who had a 13-point kicking contribution from Gerry Hurley.

The result keeps Cork Con in the title race. They are now up to fourth in the standings, eight points adrift of new leaders Clontarf.

Scorers:

Cork Constitution: Tries: Johnny Holland, Scott Deasy 2, Ivan Dineen 2, Robert Clune; Cons: Gerry Hurley 5; Pen: Gerry Hurley

Blackrock College: Pens: Darragh Fitzpatrick 2

HT: Cork Constitution 7 Blackrock College 6