Weekend Rugby Round Up

Both Cork Constitution and Shannon extended their lead at the top of the AIL, as all top four clubs in the Second Division lost. Tralee and Abbeyfeale moved closer to promotion in Divisions 2 & 3.

Both Cork Constitution and Shannon extended their lead at the top of the AIL, as all top four clubs in the Second Division lost. Kilfeacle opened up a four-point gap at the top of the Heineken Munster Junior League and Tralee and Abbeyfeale moved closer to promotion in Divisions Two and Three.

Cork Constitution had to wait for a last minute penalty from Pat McCarthy to see off the challenge of holders Ballymena 8-6. Like wise Shannon had to depend on a late try from Brian Tuohy to came away from Castle Avenue 14-12 winners over Clontarf. Garryowen collected all five points on offer from their trip to Crowley Park, where they defeated bottom side Galwegians 27-8. Dolphin lost away to UCD 20-13, but their battling performance saw them gain a very valuable bonus point.

UL Bohemian still maintained their top spot despite losing 14-13 to Midleton in Division Two. UCC pulled off a surprise 19-17 win away to Barnhall to keep their hopes of a top four finish alive. Old Crescent won the Limerick derby with a 20-14 win over Young Munster. A last minute try proved costly to Waterpark, who lost at home to Malone 19-18. Sunday’s Well recorded their second win of the campaign with a 25-12 home win over Ballynahinch which also saw them score four tries to secure a bonus point.

Clonakilty held promotion-chasing Greystones to a 13-13 draw in the Third Division.

Kilfeacle have opened up a four-point gap at the top of the Heineken Munster Junior League, after their 29-0 win away over St. Senan’s. Holder’s Bruff kept up the chase after 60-20 win against Youghal, which sees them four points behind with a game in hand. St. Mary’s 26-7 defeat by Bandon means that they are relegated, while Richmond caused the shock of the day with an 18-17 win away to Old Christians. Crosshaven eased their relegation worries with a deserving 26-10 win at Clanwilliam. The Cobh Pirates v Clonmel game was postponed due to ground conditions.

Tralee moved clear to a return to the First Division after their 74-5 home win over Waterford City. Cashel beat Thurles in the Tipperary derby 16-12 to move into joint second place with Thurles. Skibbereen collected a bonus point with a 52-7 win at home to Muskerry to stay in the hunt for promotion. At the other end of the table, bottom side Ballincollig lost again away to Kanturk 22-12. Douglas were denied victory at Castleisland by an injury time drop goal, as they went down 9-7. Charleville defeated Ennis 17-5 to move the Clare side into the relegation fight.

Third Division leaders Abbeyfeale maintained their lead with a 48-0 home win over Dungarvan. Fermoy moved into second place after their 24-17 win away to Carrick-on-Suir. Mallow look like they are out of the race after they failed to collect a bonus point in their 7-0 home win over Galbally. Newcastle West kept their out side chance alive with a 29-7 win away to Killarney. Dunmanway defeated Kinsale 27-9 and Newport had a narrow 11-7 win away to bottom side Kilrush.

In the Under 20 League, UCC won the top of the table clash with Bruff 18-10. Garryowen defeated Cork Constitution 18-11 and a last minute penalty try gave Young Munster a 16-15 victory over UL Bohemian. Corinthians defeated Sunday’s Well 24-6. Buccaneers stay on top of Pool “B” after their 13-6 win over Thomond. Highfield stay in second place after their 26-5 win away to N.U.I.G. Shannon moved into third place after they defeated Old Crescent 13-5.

Weekend Rugby Results:

Munster Junior League Division 1: Bruff 60,Youghal 20 Clanwilliam 10,Crosshaven 26 Old Christians 17,Richmond 18 St. Mary’s 7,Bandon 26 St. Senan’s 0,Kilfeacle 29

Division 2: Castleisland 9,Douglas 7 Ennis 5,Charleville 17 Kanturk 22,Ballincollig 12 Skibbereen 52,Muskerry 7 Thurles 12,Cashel 16 Tralee 74,Waterford City 5

Division 3: Abbeyfeale 48,Dungarvan 0 Carrick-on-Suir 17,Fermoy 24 Dunmanway 27,Kinsale 9 Killarney 7,Newcastle West 29 Kilrush 7,Newport 11 Mallow 7,Galbally 0

Munster 2nds League Division 1: Dolphin 29,Shannon 7 Garryowen 8,U.L. Bohemian 16

Division 2: Thomond 39,Waterpark 0

Junior 2 League South: Crosshaven 26,Bantry Bay 10 U.C.C. 5,Cobh Pirates 15

Jnr 3 Lge Division 1: Highfield 7,Killorglin 32

Evans League: Scariff 31,Kilfeacle 13 Thurles 23,Cashel 3

McInerney Cup Semi-Finals: Garryowen 3,Bruff 8

U20 League Pool 1: Bruff 10,U.C.C. 18 Corinthians 24,Sunday’s Well 6 Cork Constitution 11,Garryowen 18 U.L. Bohemian 15,Young Munster 16

Pool 2: N.U.I.G. 5,Highfield 26 Shannon 13 Old Crescent 5 Thomond 6,Buccaneers 13

Division 2 North: Ballina 13,Ennis 12 Monivea 17,Newcastle West 10 Nenagh Ormond 12,Kilfeacle 20

Under 18 League: Skibbereen 5,Sunday’s Well 41