Celtic Challenge: Clovers claim bonus-point win against Glasgow Warriors

Clovers made it five consecutive wins in the Celtic Challenge as they claimed a bonus-point 41-19 victory against Glasgow Warriors in Cork.

The hosts had the bonus-point secured by half-time, after five first-half tries from five different scorers gave them a commanding 31-5 lead at the break.

Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird and Amee Leigh Costigan, who both touched down in the first half, added further tries after the restart to wrap up the comfortable win.

The victory sees Clovers remain in second in the table, four points behind Wolfhounds with a game in hand.

McGann gave Clovers the lead on five minutes when she spotted a gap and darted through in the left corner.

Three minutes later they had their second try as Enya Breen swivelled past two players and kicked to Costigan, who won the foot race to score in the right corner.

Lane crossed for the third try before Glasgow replacement Katie Yoemans was then shown a yellow card moments after coming on, for a high tackle.

Clovers made their player advantage count as Nic a Bhaird bustled her way over the whitewash with Deely also finishing off a slick move from the home side for their fifth try.

Glasgow registered their first score three minutes before half-time, capitalising on a Clovers handling error as Roma Fraser touched down.

The hosts scored again a minute into the second half as Nic a Bhaird burst over, but Glasgow responded with a try of their own from a driving maul as Hollan Bogan grounded the ball.

Costigan got her second of the game as she raced down the right, evading a number of challenges before sliding over.

Briar McNamara got Glasgow’s third try after patient play, but the Clovers were able to see out the win.