The Front Row Union Sport - AIL1B: Instonians 17 Highfield 15

AIL1B: Instonians 17 Highfield 15

Nov 17, 2025

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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.

Oli Clarke, blue scrum cap, opened the scoring for Instonians

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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Bradley McNamara Chris Banon Liam Kaprigiannis Oli Clarke Ruairi O'Farrell Shane O'Riordan