Shannon RFC see off Old Crescent in All-Ireland League Limerick derby clash

SHANNON RFC have moved up to third place in the energia All-Ireland League Division 2A table after securing an impressive 21-10 victory over Limerick rivals Old Crescent at Takumi Park on Friday night.

The win ensured Shannon completed a home and away double over Crescent this season in the League, following the Parish side's 27-12 success at Thomond Park in December.

Friday night's defeat sees Crescent sit in seventh place in the 2A table, ahead of the remaining round 10 fixtures on Saturday afternoon.

Shannon held a slender 6-5 advantage at the end of a hard fought opening half at Takumi Park on Friday night.

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Two penalty goals from Jamie Gavin in the 21st and 39th minutes after the home side had opened the scoring with a well-worked try from Stephen Kiely had the visitors in front at the break.

Shannon then took a grip on the game in the third quarter as Cian McCann crossed for a 45th minute try and Jamie Gavin added a 53rd minute penalty to push their lead out to nine points at 14-5.

The visitors then sealed the victory when scoring their second try through Darren Gavin, while Jamie Gavin added the extras for a 21-5 advantage.

Home side Old Crescent did manage the final points of the game as they struck for their second try of the evening through Oisin Toland late on.

OLD CRESCENT: Jack O’Mahony; Stephen Kiely, Brian Molloy, Paul McNamara, Dan Hurley; Jeff Williams, Aaron Cosgrove; Joe Rickard, Niall Hardiman (Capt), Dennis O’Dwyer, John Moloney, Oisin Toland, John Toland, ⁠James McKeogh, Jack Dineen. Replacements: James Rael, ⁠Nesta Nyamakazi, John Lyons, Joe McEnery, John Hurley.

SHANNON RFC: Matt Te Pou; Darren Gavin, Cian O'Halloran, Harry Long (Capt), Josh Costello, Jamie Gavin, Neil Cronin; Shane Carew, Adam Moloney, Tony Cusack; Luke Moylan, Cian McCann; Alex Lautsou, Oisin Minogue, Neal Moylett. Replacements: Gus Harrington, Ronan Ryan, Samson Alaimoana, Lee Nicholas, Robbie Deegan.