THERE WAS NOTHING to separate Old Belvedere and Terenure College in a fiercely-fought top of the table clash in the Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A.
A large crowd at Ollie Campbell Park witnessed leaders Belvedere build an early 14-0 lead, thanks to converted tries from James Dillon, via a Rob Russell pass, and Peter O’Beirne.
First-half yellow cards for Caspar Gabriel and Jordan Coghlan had Terenure under further pressure, but Oliver Coffey’s impressive side-stepping finish, coupled with a penalty try, saw them turn things around.
Aran Egan’s second penalty of the day made it 20-14 to Paul Barr’s side, only for Sam Wisniewski (63 minutes) and Justin Leonard (69) to cancel those kicks out and give ‘Belvo a share of the spoils.
Both teams had chances to win it late on, yet replacement Leonard miscued a penalty from distance, and Leinster starlet Gabriel’s monster last-gasp effort fell short of the posts.
Former Ulster winger Aaron Sexton started and finished the try scoring at Ballymacarn Park, as his brace helped Ballynahinch to overcome Cork Constitution 31-14 and move off the bottom of the table.
Sexton chased down Mark Best’s kick for a third-minute opener, and he bagged ‘Hinch’s bonus point with another speedy finish in the 82nd minute.
Clontarf fell out of the top four after losing 37-21 away to Lansdowne. Ciarán Mangan ran in two second-half tries for Rhys Ruddock’s men, who are sixth but just four points off the summit.
Mick O’Gara scored 15 points as St Mary’s College beat Young Munster 35-22. UCD are up to fourth after their 33-31 victory over Old Wesley. James Culhane and Andrew Osborne got amongst the tries.
Meanwhile, a Conor Galvin hat-trick was the centrepiece of Highfield‘s fine 40-31 defeat of Division 1B pacesetters Blackrock College.
The Cork outfit are now back up to second place, three points behind Naas whose attack flourished again in a 45-21 dismissal of Dublin University.
Winger Donal Conroy scored two of the Cobras‘ seven tries, while the division’s other Kildare club, MU Barnhall, pocketed an important five points against Instonians. Shane Mallon touched down twice as the Blue Bulls won 30-20.
Early tries from Ignacio Failla and Sam Cusack set Nenagh Ormond on their way to a 40-20 success against UCC.
Elsewhere, Ulster Development out-half Owen O’Kane kicked 10 points as City of Armagh saw off Garryowen 20-7 to move away from the bottom two.
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ENERGIA ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE MEN’S DIVISIONS – ROUND 6 RESULTS:
DIVISION 1A:
Ballynahinch 31 Cork Constitution 14, Ballymacarn Park
Lansdowne 37 Clontarf 21, Aviva Stadium back pitch
Old Belvedere 20 Terenure College 20, Ollie Campbell Park
St Mary’s College 35 Young Munster 22, Templeville Road
UCD 33 Old Wesley 31, UCD Bowl
DIVISION 1B:
Blackrock College 31 Highfield 40, Stradbrook
City of Armagh 20 Garryowen 7, Palace Grounds
Dublin University 21 Naas 45, College Park
MU Barnhall 30 Instonians 20, Parsonstown
Nenagh Ormond 40 UCC 20, New Ormond Park
DIVISION 2A:
Dungannon 10 Ballymena 19, Stevenson Park
Galwegians 12 UL Bohemian 35, Crowley Park
Queen’s University 19 Galway Corinthians 34, Dub Lane
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THERE WAS NOTHING to separate Old Belvedere and Terenure College in a fiercely-fought top of the table clash in the Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A.
A large crowd at Ollie Campbell Park witnessed leaders Belvedere build an early 14-0 lead, thanks to converted tries from James Dillon, via a Rob Russell pass, and Peter O’Beirne.
First-half yellow cards for Caspar Gabriel and Jordan Coghlan had Terenure under further pressure, but Oliver Coffey’s impressive side-stepping finish, coupled with a penalty try, saw them turn things around.
Aran Egan’s second penalty of the day made it 20-14 to Paul Barr’s side, only for Sam Wisniewski (63 minutes) and Justin Leonard (69) to cancel those kicks out and give ‘Belvo a share of the spoils.
Both teams had chances to win it late on, yet replacement Leonard miscued a penalty from distance, and Leinster starlet Gabriel’s monster last-gasp effort fell short of the posts.
Former Ulster winger Aaron Sexton started and finished the try scoring at Ballymacarn Park, as his brace helped Ballynahinch to overcome Cork Constitution 31-14 and move off the bottom of the table.
Sexton chased down Mark Best’s kick for a third-minute opener, and he bagged ‘Hinch’s bonus point with another speedy finish in the 82nd minute.
Clontarf fell out of the top four after losing 37-21 away to Lansdowne. Ciarán Mangan ran in two second-half tries for Rhys Ruddock’s men, who are sixth but just four points off the summit.
Mick O’Gara scored 15 points as St Mary’s College beat Young Munster 35-22. UCD are up to fourth after their 33-31 victory over Old Wesley. James Culhane and Andrew Osborne got amongst the tries.
Meanwhile, a Conor Galvin hat-trick was the centrepiece of Highfield‘s fine 40-31 defeat of Division 1B pacesetters Blackrock College.
The Cork outfit are now back up to second place, three points behind Naas whose attack flourished again in a 45-21 dismissal of Dublin University.
Winger Donal Conroy scored two of the Cobras‘ seven tries, while the division’s other Kildare club, MU Barnhall, pocketed an important five points against Instonians. Shane Mallon touched down twice as the Blue Bulls won 30-20.
Early tries from Ignacio Failla and Sam Cusack set Nenagh Ormond on their way to a 40-20 success against UCC.
Elsewhere, Ulster Development out-half Owen O’Kane kicked 10 points as City of Armagh saw off Garryowen 20-7 to move away from the bottom two.
ENERGIA ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE MEN’S DIVISIONS – ROUND 6 RESULTS:
DIVISION 1A:
Ballynahinch 31 Cork Constitution 14, Ballymacarn Park
Lansdowne 37 Clontarf 21, Aviva Stadium back pitch
Old Belvedere 20 Terenure College 20, Ollie Campbell Park
St Mary’s College 35 Young Munster 22, Templeville Road
UCD 33 Old Wesley 31, UCD Bowl
DIVISION 1B:
Blackrock College 31 Highfield 40, Stradbrook
City of Armagh 20 Garryowen 7, Palace Grounds
Dublin University 21 Naas 45, College Park
MU Barnhall 30 Instonians 20, Parsonstown
Nenagh Ormond 40 UCC 20, New Ormond Park
DIVISION 2A:
Dungannon 10 Ballymena 19, Stevenson Park
Galwegians 12 UL Bohemian 35, Crowley Park
Queen’s University 19 Galway Corinthians 34, Dub Lane
Shannon 41 Cashel 35, Thomond Park back pitch
Wanderers 29 Greystones 20, Merrion Road
DIVISION 2B NORTH:
Banbridge 55 Sligo 27, Rifle Park
Clogher Valley 26 Enniskillen 7, the Cran
Malahide 30 Malone 28, Estuary Road
Navan 23 Rainey 13, Balreask Old
Skerries 17 Ballyclare 31, Holmpatrick
DIVISION 2B SOUTH:
Bective Rangers 42 Monkstown 14, Energia Park
Bruff 19 Clonmel 20, Kilballyowen Park
Buccaneers 27 Dolphin 12, Dubarry Park
Midleton 57 Enniscorthy 5, Towns Park
Old Crescent 21 Thomond 14, Takumi Park
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