Sean O'Brien picks up injury as AIL debut for Naas ends in defeat

Sean O'Brien in action for Naas. Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO Sean O'Brien in action for Naas. Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO SEAN O’BRIEN WENT off injured on his Naas debut as Johne Murphy’s men suffered a dramatic late 25-22 defeat at the hands of Division 1B rivals Old Belvedere.

However, both Charlie Sheridan and McDermott were sin-binned in quick succession for Naas. Winger White’s 28th-minute score edged ‘Belvo in front before Donal Conroy slid over before half-time following a jinking run and pass from McDermott. Incredibly, ‘Belvo went on to snatch victory from the jaws of defeats. Kiwi centre Jayden Beckett brilliantly shrugged off a couple of tackles and sidestepped past Osborne to make it a two-point game.

Ballynahinch had first use of a very strong wind and led 3-0 at half-time thanks to a well-struck 38th-minute penalty from Greg Hutley. ‘Hinch captain Thomas Donnan pinched a lineout throw to the front, while ‘Tarf also emerged scoreless after a promising initial break by Tony Ryan. The visitors’ pack marched forward at the next two scrums, securing the penalty try that gave them a hard-earned lead. Good carrying from Mick Kearney, Ivan Soroka and replacement Ben Griffin further chipped away at the ‘Hinch defence.

Munster hooker Chris Moore crossed from a 44th-minute lineout maul, replying to an earlier penalty try which was sparked by a terrific Harry Donnelly break. Some more forward pressure yielded a try for returning captain Alan Kennedy, who picked from a ruck and scrambled in beside the posts with three minutes remaining. Hayes converted and tagged on a penalty, two minutes later, as the insurance score.

The Light Blues gave as good as they got at times, trailing 17-12 at the break with tries from Johnny Keane and Munster Academy lock Cian Hurley. Some slick interplay between centres Andy Marks and Conall Doherty was rewarded with a late try under the posts from scrum half Mike Walsh. That gave the hosts a 17-13 advantage at the turnaround.

Cork Constitution: Tries: Sean Duffy, Alessandro Heaney, Greg Higgins, Ian Leonard, Louis Kahn; Cons: Aidan Moynihan 4; Pen: Aidan MoynihanSHANNON: John O’Sullivan; Jamie McGarry, Killian Dineen, Alan Flannery, Dan Hurley; Mike Cooke, Ethan Coughlan; Cathal Hynes, Alex Long, Luke Rigney, Jade Kriel, David Maher, Sean McCarthy , Eoin McCormack, Lee Nicholas.

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