Irish Examiner Sport – page 9 – Saturday 8th November – Author: Dave Mervyn
Clontarf’s hopes of retaining their Ulster Bank League crown took a further dent last night as Danny Riordan’s late drop goal gave Old Belvedere a 20-17 comeback win. After an error-ridden first half, during which Josh Glynn and Alan Hughes scored a penalty apiece, Clontarf seemed to have the game in their grasp when converted tries from Ariel Robles and Matt D’Arcy pushed them 17-3 clear. Winger Robles finished off some fine work from replacement Mark Sutton, while shortly afterwards out-half D’Arcy supplied the finishing touches to a neat blindside break. However, Old Belvedere, who were held to a draw by Dolphin last week, found an extra gear to work Charlie Rock and Adam Howard over for tries. Josh Glynn’s second successful conversion tied things up before full-back Riordan – the reigning Division 1A Player of the Year — stepped forward to condemn ‘Tarf to their third defeat in six games.
Irish Independent – Page 57– Saturday 8th November
Clontarf’s hopes of retaining their title took a further dent as Danny Riordan’s late drop goal gave Old Belvedere a 20-17 comeback win. Converted tries from Ariel Robles and Matt D’Arcy had put Clontarf 17-3 clear, but Belvo found an extra gear to work Charlie Rock and Adam Howard over for tries. Josh Glynn’s second conversion tied things up before full-back Riordan stepped forward to condemn ‘Tarf to their third defeat in six games.