UL BOHEMIAN are All-Ireland Cup winners following a terrific 34-12 defeat of holders Railway Union at Coolmine, Dublin.
The visitors trailed 12-5 at half-time, but produced a closing-half performance.
Eva McCormack opened Bohs account with a try after the Dublin side took the lead with a converted try.
A brace of tries from Rachel Allen and one each by Laoise McGonagle and Clara Barrett came for UL in the second period. Éabha Nic Dhonnacha kicked two conversions and a penalty and Allen also added a conversion.
In Division 1A of the Men’s League, Young Munster’s hopes of finishing in the top four received a major set back as they lost 29-21 away to struggling City of Armagh. Stephen McLoughlin and Shay McCarthy scored tries for the Limerick side and Cian Casey converted both. They were also awarded a penalty try.
Elsewhere, Shannon suffered a heavy 31-5 home defeat by defending champions Terenure College and slipped into the relegation zone. Stephen Kiely scored Shannon’s try.
And, Garryowen moved up to third place in Division 1B after their 20-17 away win at Blackrock College. The Light Blues led 17-0 at half time with two tries from JJ O’Neill and one by Jeronimo Cipriano. Jack Oliver added one conversion before Blackrock rallied in the second half to level. Oliver thrilling won the game for the Light Blues with a late penalty.
In 2A, Old Crescent kept their promotion hopes alive with a 13-10 home win over Greystones. Darragh O’Brien scored Crescent’s try and Ronan McKenna converted and added two penalties.
In 2C, a late rally by Bruff saw them defeat bottom side Ballina 20-12 at the Mayo venue. Mark Fitzpatrick, Cal McCarthy, and Paul Collins scored tries for Bruff. Collins kicked a penalty and Ethan Anderson a conversion.
