Two late tries to Iona helped seal an unlikely come from behind victory over close rivals Villanova on the opening weekend of the 2021 AIC competition.

Villanova led 18-10 late in the match and appeared to be in control, before momentum swung in the visitors favour.

“It was a wet afternoon and Villa looked in a winning position leading 18-10 in the second half,” Iona Head of Sport Keith Harron told Rugby News.