Knocking it out of the park: Con and Clontarf serve up an All-Ireland League treat

When first met second it was Constitution who edged it, courtesy of a James Taylor penalty and then securing the decision with a crucial ruck turnover after losing possession at the restart. But in broader terms, it was a great advertisement for the too neglected league 

TRY: Cork Con's Ronan O'Sullivan scoring a try against Clontarf at Temple Hill on Saturday. 

Energia All-Ireland League Div 1: Cork Constitution 27 Clontarf 26. They were stepping up to the plate on more than one level at Temple Hill on Saturday as Cork Constitution dug deep to hold off league leaders Clontarf. The Energia All Ireland League turned up right on cue to offer an enthralling showcase for Irish club rugby.

With no professional rugby on the slate on a down weekend, the AIL stepped boldly into the vacuum and delivered a brilliant advertisement for the amateur game as Division 1A’s top two teams duked it out in a seesaw contest that went right to the wire.