CONSTITUTION: 33, DOLPHIN: 9.

IRISH A international Brian Walsh played a major role in helping Cork Constitution into the second round of the Cork Charity …

IRISH A international Brian Walsh played a major role in helping Cork Constitution into the second round of the Cork Charity Cup at Temple Hill last night.

Dolphin led 9-7 at the break but had no answer to the power and speed of the Constitution back division in the second half Walsh scored two tries. Niall Kenneally also got two and Anthony Horgan one. Ronan O'Gara kicked four conversions and Brendan Keary responded with three penalties for Dolphin.

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