RUGBY: Larne men lose out by a single point

The game was evenly poised in early exchanges, with the much bigger Lisburn pack not making any in roads against the gutsy Glynn men.

Lisburn were first to register points by slotting over a penalty. The home side rallied back and dominated the game, but could not seem to breach the visitors’ defence in the final 22.

Just before the half-time whistle, Larne were awarded a penalty that they opted to kick. Hall missed marginally with his attempt.

In the second half, a costly mistake let Lisburn off the hook and they were able to clear their lines and gallop up the pitch.

A Larne infringement gave Lisburn another kickable penalty that they duly slotted over.

After a few words from captain McCluggage, the Larne men regrouped and got back at the job.