The Front Row Union Sport - AIL 1B: Instonians 33 Garryowen 36

AIL 1B: Instonians 33 Garryowen 36

Mar 24, 2026

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AIL 1B Club Rugby Garryowen FC Instonians RFC

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Garryowen made the long trip up from Limerick for this AIL1B game against Instonians at a sunny, warm Shawsbridge.

Instonians had early possession and took the lead when Oli Clark steered a lineout maul over after 13 minutes for 5-0.

Bevan Prinsloo goes over for Instonians’ 2nd try

A sweeping move from their own half by Instonians gave space for Bevan Prinsloo to dive over in the right corner. Josh Eagleson converted to move Instonians out to 12 – 0 on 17 minutes.

Garryowen responded quickly. Max Clein drove over from short range, Lachlan Stewart converted and Garryowen were back to 7 – 12 after 19 minutes.

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