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Nicky English (file photo) saw off UCC today with his UCD team. James Crombie/INPHO

Tipp legend English steers UCD to Fitzgibbon Cup victory away to UCC

Nicky English’s side struck two vital goals to triumph.

UCD 2-12
UCC 0-13

Denis Hurley reports from the Mardyke

GOALS, ONE in each half, ultimately were the deciding factor as UCD put themselves in a commanding position in Group A of the Fitzgibbon Cup at the Mardyke in Cork today.

Having trailed by 0-4 to 0-2 and then 0-7 to 0-5 as half-time approached, despite having the slight benefit of the crosswind, UCD finished the first period excellently.

Oisín O’Rorke’s third converted free cut the gap to a point and then the full-forward finished well to the net after Ross King’s lovely handpass gave him space.

Another free in injury time from O’Rourke left the visitors – managed by UCC and Tipperary legend Nicky English – 1-7 to 0-7 in front at the interval and King’s second point of the game opened up a four-point lead.

UCC, who have won the competition more than anyone else, looked like they were launching a powerful fightback as their best forward, Alan Cadogan, got two points in quick succession before DJ Foran sent a fine effort over the bar.

Alan Cadogan Alan Cadogan struck 0-5 for UCC today James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

While another O’Rorke free was answered by Michael Breen for UCC, they wouldn’t be able to draw level at any stage and UCD struck a definitive blow just before the three-quarter mark.

Wing-forward James Maher was the architect, stealing possession before embarking on a mazy run to give himself sight of goal.

While UCC goalkeeper Keith Hogan saved his effort, Colm Cronin was following up to strike to the roof of the net.

Colm Cronin Ê Dublin's Colm Cronin netted for UCD today Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

When James Maher added another point for UCD, there were five points between the teams.

Rob O’Shea got his fourth free for UCC and Cadogan his fifth from play, but a goal was needed and the best chance, which fell to Foran, hit the side-netting in injury time before O’Rorke scored two more late frees to make sure of the win for UCD.

Another win, against Limerick IT next week will secure them a quarter-final place while UCC must beat Maynooth University to keep their hopes of qualification alive.

Oisin O'Rorke 1-7 today for Dublin's Oisin O'Rorke for UCD Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Scorers for UCD: Oisín O’Rorke 1-7 (0-7 frees), Colm Cronin 1-0, Ross King, James Maher 0-2 each, Cian O’Callaghan 0-1.

Scorers for UCC: Alan Cadogan 0-5, Rob O’Shea (0-3 frees) 0-4, Michael Breen 0-2, DJ Foran, John Power 0-1 each.

UCD

1. Darragh Holohan (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)

2. Pat Hannon (St Mary’s Athenry, Galway)
3. Sean Murphy (Buffers Alley, Wexford)
5. James Madden (Ballyboden St Enda’s, Dublin)

8. Huw Lawlor (O’Loughlin Gaels, Kilkenny)
7. Conor O’Shea (Clara, Kilkenny)
9. Seán Moran (Cuala, Dublin)

4. Eoin Conroy (Naomh Éanna, Wexford)
6. Cian O’Callaghan (Cuala, Dublin)

10. James Maher (St Lachtain’s, Kilkenny)
12. Colm Cronin (Cuala, Dublin)
15. Jack O’Connor (St Martin’s, Wexford)

13. Ross King (Rathdowney-Errill, Laois)
14. Oisín O’Rorke (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin)

11. Ciarán Prendergast (Clara, Kilkenny)

Subs
19. Pádraic Guinan (Drumcullen, Offaly) for Moran (40)
25. Tom Phelan (Conahy Shamrocks, Kilkenny) for Prendergast (54, injured)

UCC

1. Keith Hogan (Clooney/Quin, Clare)

2. Conor Gleeson (Fourmilewater, Waterford)
3. Dan Morrissey (Ahane, Limerick)
4. Shane Roche (Shamrocks, Waterford)

7. Rickard Cahalane (Ballymartle, Cork)
6. Colm Spillane (Castlelyons, Cork)
5. Gavin O’Brien (Roanmore, Waterford)

8. Jamie Barron (Fourmilewater, Waterford)
9. Mark O’Brien (Ferrybank, Waterford)

12. Rob O’Shea (Carrigaline, Cork)
11. Michael Breen (Ballina, Tipperary)
10. Niall McCarthy (Carrigtwohill, Cork)

13. Alan Cadogan (Douglas, Cork)
14. DJ Foran (Portlaw, Waterford)
15. John Power (Carrickshock, Kilkenny)

Subs
17. Cormac Murphy (Mallow, Cork) for Spillane (7, injured)
19. Tom Devine (Modeligo, Waterford) for Mark O’Brien (30)
21. Niall Cashman (Blackrock, Cork) for Gavin O’Brien (37)
25. Shane O’Donnell (Éire Óg Ennis, Clare) for McCarthy (45)
18. Barry Lawton (Castlemartyr, Cork) for Power (53)

Referee: Gavin Quilty (Clare).

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    Sep 12th 2020, 6:55 PM

    COYBIB

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:01 PM

    Such a joy to watch ulster this week compared to Munster. So much variety in their play. Mathewson sniping, passing, kicking. Forwards carrying with impact but also offloading when appropriate. Much more effective. Hume and McCloskey look great in the centre.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:05 PM

    Let’s go Leinster!! Big day out for Ringrose

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:22 PM

    @gabs90: ya, biggest day of his career

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:24 PM

    Leinster lineouts are keeping Ulster in the game

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:24 PM

    Looking forward to a good game and hopefully no injuries for both sides for next week. . Super selection from Leinster and what a bench. Leinster by 10+ for me.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:19 PM

    Leinster will win

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:35 PM

    I see Van Der Flier is Liam Tolands man crush this week

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:12 PM

    He’s a gas man. Giving Stockdale grief for crawling with the ball. But sure it was perfectly fine when a Leinster player did it to score against Munster.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:22 PM

    Half time and the leinster lineout is easily the worst in professional rugby.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:44 PM

    @Chris Mc: I think we need to end the hype that’s been surrounding Kelleher right now. Cronin is a better lineout thrower and that’s saying something!

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:57 PM

    @David Finn: his throwing is pants but he’s a massive present arround the pitch

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:30 PM

    @Chris Mc: yeah good around the pitch but on that performance about Irish no 4. He needs time.

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    Sep 13th 2020, 9:15 AM

    @Trevor Johnston: the leinster lineout has been too complicated for a good few seasons now. Far too many moving parts. Most of the balls lost yesterday came without any real presure from Ulster, lifters missed the jumper, some times the jumper didn’t even jump. A lineout should be very simple, your jumper gets into the air before theirs or get higher than theirs. Your hooker throws the ball to the big guy been lifted by 2 other big guys. All the dummies, moving arround and decoys just allows the line to close and the lifters to be obstructed or miss their position or timing.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:40 PM

    Game on great try

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:16 PM

    It’s good to see Ulster taking a leaf out of the Leinster playbook. Holding opposition players in nearly every ruck and starting to milk some penalties.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:24 PM

    Another trophy the invincibles
    Leinster Congratulations

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:03 PM

    People effuse about this morphing Leinster game plan, kicking on their terms and their love for defending but Ulster have been playing the better rugby for the majority of the game. I know Leinster are still winning but as a Leinster fan I expected a good bit more from Leinster tonight in preparation for Saracens. Doris has been quiet, Conan was petulant in the first half and it is not a day for Kelleher at line-out time. There have been moments when Leinster have shown good running rugby but the last phase fizzles out with an attacking penalty or picking the wrong option. We’ll need a better performance against Saracens, even without Farrell and Mako.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:11 PM

    @Dan Finlay: and moments after posting Doris goes and scores.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 10:42 PM

    @Dan Finlay: Conan coughed up three penalties. Can not afford that against saracens.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:14 PM

    Atrocious lineout from Leinster.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:50 PM

    Great response.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:10 PM

    Brilliant try.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:45 PM

    Great try! Very well worked. Come on ulster!

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:47 PM

    Would be grand if Brace actually reffed Leinster. Let’s them away with murder at the breakdown

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:51 PM

    @Andrew Taz Donohoe: fussy but fair

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    Sep 12th 2020, 8:56 PM

    Here he comes. The Boss.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:52 PM

    Great try …..game over ..joking

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    Sep 12th 2020, 7:00 PM

    Anyone know if tg4 are showing this live or is it just discussions about the game starting at that time and the kick off being shown later on?

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    @Rudiger McMonihan: I’m pretty sure it’s live

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:11 PM

    Ulster happy to be in final, same as Heineken cup a few years back they failed to throw a punch… embarrassing

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:27 PM

    @Nathan Fulham: you can only play as well as you are allowed. Leinster in total control.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 9:54 PM

    Terrible commentators

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