ENERGIA ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE MEN’S DIVISION 2B – ROUND 5 The meeting of Galway Corinthians and Instonians, the top two will be the headliner in Division 2A of the Energia All Ireland League. One winning streak will come to an end, or will a share of the spoils between the two be the case? History tells us when these two play we will see a victor. Corinthians welcomed the Ulstermen back in March to Corinthian Park, becoming just the second team to defeat them since Instonians promotion for the 2022/23 season.
Michael Harding’s charges set the early pace with their deadly offence and stern defence putting 35 points on score difference to separate the pair. Finn McNulty and the Connacht Academy trio of John Devine, Tomas Farthing and Sean Naughton have been in strong form of late. Instonians just over twelve months ago prevailed when the pair locked horns in Shaw’s Bridge, Paul Prichard’s charges like their opponents have flourished in 2A since their promotion, with another unbeaten run potentially being on the cards.
Hooker Neil Saulters has seven tries this term, while Josh Eagleson has converted 16 of their 24 tries this term. With the top two clashing this weekend, Cashel, in third spot, will be looking to make up ground to the summit, but face a tough trip away to Dr Hickey Park to meet Greystones. A fruitful last season as the Tipperary men left bonus point winners with a 32-20 win back in October 2023.
Tom Tobin’s late try helped the Spafield faithful overcome B.
