Muldowney's try was of slim consolation for Moseley at Butts Park Arena

Moseley paid the price for an ill-disciplined first half as they lost to Coventry in National League One.

Moseley trailed 20-3 at half time against their derby rivals and eventually succumbed 27-10 at Butts Park Arena.

Lock-forward Ally Muldowney crossed for a consolation try after the break, denying Coventry a bonus point.

Coventry ran in three tries from debutant Alex Grove, scrum-half Nathan Jones and number eight Laurie McGlone.

The boot of Myles Dorrian added a further 12 points in front of a crowd in the region of 4,000 as the Boxing Day derby was revived after a 16-year absence from the fixture list.

Moseley's opening game of 2009 sees promotion-chasing Exeter come to Billesley Common on Saturday.

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