Tensions increased after the interval, ignited by a late Tom Arscott tackle on Wasps wing Josh Lewsey and fuelled by Birkett's swing at Salter.

BBC: Bristol 23-23 Wasps

Errigal Ciaran led 1-8 to 1-4 at the interval but if anything, their dominance increased in the third quarter.

BBC: Errigal storm past Cross

Nani scored the second with a spectacular rising drive from the edge of the area nine minutes before the interval and Rooney, inevitably, was the man on the spot as United increased their lead in the closing seconds of the half.

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