Ulster Bank League Roundup

Shannon defeated Blackrock College in Dublin as they were home defeats for both Bruff and Richmond.

Blackrock College 18, Shannon 19.
Shannon added to Blackrock College’s relegation worries in Division 1B of the Ulster Bank League with an exciting away win.

This was a great defensive performance by Shannon who were trailing for most of the game following an early try for Blackrock by Jan Simon Byrne which David Godfrey converted.

Tadhg Leader hit back with a try for Shannon but two penalties from Godfrey had the home side 13-5 in front.

A try on the stroke of half time by Paddy Butler converted by Leader made it 13-12 at the break.

Byrne scored a second try for Blackrock but a try by Rob Guerin ten minutes from time converted by Leader gave Shannon the points by the narrowest of margins.

Blackrock College: David Scott-Lennon; Riaan Van Der Vyver, Jan-Simon Byrne, Emile van Wyck, David Rowan; David Godfrey, Adam Griggs; David Lewis, Ryan Fisher, Karl Haitana; Sam Cooke, Owen Cullen; Ivan O'Shea, Gavin Bolger, Peter McCague. Replacements: Mark O'Brien, Rhys Buckler, Michael Carroll, Jack O'Carroll, Jack Dempsey.

Shannon: Luke O'Dea; David O'Donovan (capt), Shaun Horgan, Richie Mullane, Willie O'Connor; Tadhg Leader, Rob Guerin; Niall Horan, Liam Cronin, Aaron O'Brien; Keith White, Patrick Kearns; Paddy Butler, John Shine, David Quinlan. Replacements: Conor Glynn, Barry McNamara, James Murphy, Lee Nicholas, Dave Evans.

Bruff’s hopes of avoiding relegation from Division 2A game unstuck at Kilballyowen Park when they lost at home to Banbridge 32-15.

In Division 2B Tullamore defeated Richmond 15-12 at Richmond Park.

RESULTS:
Ulster Bank League Division 1B: Blackrock 18, Shannon 19;

Division 2A: Bruff 15, Banbridge 32;
Old Wesley 22, Rainey Old Boys 16;

Division 2B: Instonians 3. D.L.S.P. 10;
Richmond 12, Tullamore 15;