‘Ferocious’ Dromore Firsts overcome Belfast Harlequins

From the kick off, Dromore started at a ferocious tempo and Quins struggled to cope.

While an early penalty attempt from Ryan Cobb sailed just wide, the resulting drop out went straight into touch.

They opened the score minutes later through lock, Stuart Russell. TJ Morris’ conversion was unsuccessful and left the score 5-0 to the hosts.

The second try was scored shortly after.

A combination of powerful running from Adam Macgregor and swift hands from Samuel Russell resulted in Aaron Stewart crossing in the corner.

The score remained 10-0 as the conversion was missed.

Excellent awareness from the Dromore backs scored the third try minutes later. Switching the play to go blind, left a three on one overlap and a dummy from out half Ryan Cobb gave Dromore the try. 15-0 to the hosts.

The fourth followed after Brian McClearn intercepted a pass from Harlequins.

The conversion was successful and gave the home side a 22-0 lead with no more than 20 minutes played.

Dromore dominated the possession as well as the territory and the Belfast side struggled to find answers as they threatened to run riot.

Runs from Andy Black caused havoc in the Quins’ ranks while McClearn and Michael Allen were finding space out wide.

Harlequins had their first meaningful attack after the half hour mark when a series of penalties allowed them into the 22 for the first time.