Rugby

Late penalty secures draw between Gerard’s and Castleknock

Vinnie Murray Senior Cup semi-final to be replayed as spoils shared in Donnybrook

Cathal Bermingham of Castleknock and Tom Foley of St Gerard’s during the sides’ 20-all draw in their Vinnie Murray Cup semi-final in Donnybrook. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Cathal Bermingham of Castleknock and Tom Foley of St Gerard’s during the sides’ 20-all draw in their Vinnie Murray Cup semi-final in Donnybrook. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Tue Jan 20 2015 - 20:29

St Gerard’s School 20 Castleknock College 20

It took a 69th minute penalty from prop Geoff Brookes to force a replay in a superb Vinnie Murray Senior Cup semi-final at Donnybrook yesterday.

St Gerard’s outhalf Marc Baker and Castleknock hooker James Gibney each scored a brace of tries as the former led 17-10 at the interval.

It looked as though the holders had edged it when their scrumhalf Tom Foley slipped through in the 65th minute.

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There was little left on the clock when Castleknock pressure yielded a penalty which prop Geoff Brookes converted.

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