UCC awarded AIL play-off win after match abandoned following cardiac incident

UCC were leading 31-12 against Shannon when Sam O'Sullivan suffered a cardiac incident. The UCC second row was taken to hospital where he continues to make progress
UCC faced Shannon at the Mardyke in an AIL Division 1B promotion/relegation play-off. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

UCC faced Shannon at the Mardyke in an AIL Division 1B promotion/relegation play-off. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

UCC have been awarded victory in their AIL Division 1B promotion/relegation play-off against Shannon. The game was abandoned on Saturday after UCC captain Sam O'Sullivan suffered a cardiac incident.

O'Sullivan was taken to Cork University Hospital. He continues to make progress. UCC Rugby president John Fitzgerald said on Sunday that O'Sullivan was "comfortable and stable". 

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