Depleted Coleraine beaten in Dromore

Action from Coleraine's defeat in Dromore

Coleraine had a difficult day at the weekend, losing out to a strong Dromore side.

The Kukri Ulster Rugby Championship game saw Coleraine travel to Co Down with many new faces as their injury crisis continues.

Despite many regular players being unavailable, mainly through injury, it is testament to the side that they put in a very spirited performance against well-schooled opposition.

Dromore are vying for a top three finish to the league and recently won the Junior Cup in a hard fought final against Ballynahinch Seconds. Dromore is a well-structured team showing the benefits of a regular playing squad and their set piece play proved to be Coleraine’s downfall.

Speaking after the game Coleraine coach Benjy Van Der Byl said he was disappointed with the result but heaped praise on his team for the effort and enthusiasm with which they played.

He especially thanked those who had turned out at short notice,