AIL1 side Galwegians moved into the semi finals of the All Ireland Cup with a convincing 10 – 31 win against AIL2N side Belfast Harlequins. Though the visitors managed to score five tries to the hosts one a spirited Quins side made their opponents fight all the way for their victory.
Galwegians started strongly and claimed an early try through Heather Cary. Galwegians out half Claire Raftery converted and the Connacht side were 0 – 7 up with less than five minutes on the clock.
However the home side responded well and, despite intense pressure from Galwegians, Quins’ well organised defence managed to keep the visitors out, holding the ball up over the line on three occasions. The Ulster side tried to counter attack through Zenay Jordaan and Nikki Caughey but the powerful Galway pack and their strong kicking game kept the home teamed pinned in their own half.
Eventually the pressure told and Irish International Carol Staunton broke of the back of a scrum to force her way over the . . .
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