On Saturday afternoon Instonians faced a Highfield side, who had made the long trip up from Cork, in an AIL1B fixture at Shawsbridge.
It was a gloomy dreich day, which was reflected in the play from both sides. Neither side could dominate in what was a war of attrition fought in the trenches, between the 22s.
Highfield opened the scoring with a short range Shane O’Riordan penalty goal, after 10 minutes to lead 3-0.
After a long period of play between the 22s, Instonians eventually won a 5 metre lineout, on the right. A maul ensued, which was driven over for Oli Clarke to touch down. Ruairi O’Farrell converted and Inst led 7-3 after 31 minutes.
The sides changed round with Instonians leading 7-3.
Now playing with the cold breeze, Highfield regained . . .
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