Munster Schools Cup final looked a foregone conclusion when PBC led 33-14 but Christians came within a last-minute touchline conversion of snatching spoils before being edged out 33-31
Game looked a foregone conclusion when Pres led 33-14 but Christians came within a last-minute touchline conversion of snatching spoilsPBC captain Gene O’Leary Kareem and his team-mates celebrate after the victory over CBC in a classic Munster Schools Senior Cup final at Virgin Media Park, Cork.
That meant a last-kick touchline conversion in a swirling wind but the effort from Charlie O’Shea, who assisted three tries, missed to the left.Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland need to produce a statement performance to seal title deal Foy blocked a box kick to create the platform for Christians’ leveller, with Ian Morton pushing over. O’Shea added the extras.
Christians replied as captain Danny Rock produced a huge carry off the scrum and when they went wide, O’Shea sent Bill McCarthy in the back door. O’Shea levelled at 14-14.
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