Ethell leads the charge

Wilson's Hospital - 25, St Patrick's, Navan - 5

Wilson's Hospital overcame a spirited St Patrick's yesterday, scoring after just nine minutes through Chris Knowles.

From the restart, out-half Matt Ethell took possession from his forwards and kicked up-field. Sam Champ's chasing tackle resulted in Alberto Rizzini taking possession and scoring in the corner.

Wilson's got another on 25 minutes when hooker Wayne Byrne touched down.

Another penalty for Wilson's 10 metres from the Navan line resulted in a fourth try for winger Kieran Brennan. Ryan Lindsay converted.

The Navan team mustered a spirited final 30 minutes and were rewarded when prop Ross McLoughlin scored a try.

Wilson's Hospital: I Poole; A Finnan, S Champ (capt), R Lindsay, K Brennan; M Ethell, I Ferris; M Walsh, W Byrne, C Knowles; R Rothwell, M Finlay; R Ginnell, A Rizzini, J Hargroves. Replacements: H Brunton for Ginnell (65 mins).

St Patrick's, Navan: P Treacy; T Quirke, P Walsh, R Conaty, E Carroll; B McCormack, D de la Hunt; P Lee, J Baker (capt), R McLoughlin; M Mohan, G Brady; A McManus, R Kenny, S Hamill. Replacements: D Hendrick for Quirke (35 min); D Corcoran for McManus (55 mins).

Referee: M Flanagan (ARLB).