Connemara prove the West’s awake

Connemara 25 Dublin University 21

Connemara 25 Dublin University 21

Connemara All-Black’s rise through the ranks continued apace this afternoon as they defeated Dublin University in the AIL Division Three league final at Landsdowne Road.

The All Blacks, making their first ever appearance at headquarters, were forced to endure almost six minutes of injury time but clung on to secure a famous win.

The AIL newcomers from Clifden trailed Trinity 15-10 at the break but three second half tries handed the Connacht side the title.

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The O’Toole brothers, as they had done in the semi-final against Greystones, once again had a huge part to play with Peter (first half) and Henry scoring a try apiece. Noel Walsh and Alan Keogh also breached the students defences.