Terenure 18
Dublin University 25
DUBLIN UNIVERSITY ENJOYED a winning Ulster Bank League Division 1A debut as they handed 14-man Terenure College Park a 25-18 defeat at Lakelands Park tonight.
Trinity had a successful return to 1A rugby. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
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Terenure were really up against it after scrum half Kevin O’Neill’s 11th-minute sending-off for use of the boot, but a penalty try and a Jake Swaine effort had the hosts 12 points to the good.
A cracking offload from centre Conor Kelly released winger Swaine to go over in the 22nd minute, with full-back James O’Donoghue adding a penalty for 15-3 nearing half-time.
However, Trinity hit their attacking stride before the break. Full-back James O’Donovan impressed on a sidestepping run and then hooker Paddy Finlay rumbled over from close range.
Despite losing prop Andy Keating to the sin-bin, the students opened the second period with another try, quick turnover ball releasing centre Michael Courtney for a powerful run to the corner.
Michael Courtney breaks for Dublin University. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Tony Smeeth’s youngsters pushed into a 22-15 lead thanks to winger Evan Dixon’s 55th-minute touchdown, which saw him link neatly with his brother, centre Kyle. Jack McDermott converted and tagged on a penalty to complete his 10-point haul, while a late kick from O’Donoghue gave gallant ‘Nure a losing bonus point.