Winning start

Dromore Thirds 18

Monaghan Seconds 8

DROMORE Thirds got their league campaign underway again at Barban Hill on Saturday with a hard fought 18-8 win against a strong Monaghan team.

Tries by Mark Gamble, Brian Elliott and Davy Martin and a long range penalty by Simon Houston secured the points in this league encounter.

Scrum half Richard Beggs broke his leg during this match and captain Freddie Luke and the rest of his team mates wish him a speedy recovery.