Weekend Rugby Round Up

Garryowen maintained their position at the top of the AIL with a deserved 23-13 win over holder’s Shannon at Thomond Park and preserve their unbeaten record this season.

Garryowen maintained their position at the top of the AIL with a deserved 23-13 win over holder’s Shannon at Thomond Park and preserve their unbeaten record this season.

Cork Constitution failed to halt U.C.D’s unbeaten run when they went down to the students 30-7 at Belfield.

Dolphin maintained their lead at the top of the Second Division, thanks to two late tries from Thomás O’Leary to give his side a 27-20 victory over Old Crescent at Musgrave Park. This defeat the third the Limerick side have suffered must be a big blow to their hopes of gaining promotion. Midleton recorded their third successive victory and moved into fourth place with a 26-18 win over Waterpark. Jeff Hitchmough kicked seven penalties for the East Cork side. U.L. Bohemian lost valuable ground, when they were held to a 15-15 draw at Thomond Park by DLSP. Thomond put back to back wins together, with their first home victory defeating Malone 23-12. A late rally saw Highfield go down to Terenure 25-22 at Lakelands, while the St. Mary’s v UCC tie was postponed, due to several members of the St. Mary’s side being hit by a flu bug.

In Division Three Clonakilty halted Connemara’s winning streak, by holding them to a 6-6 draw at Shannon Vale. Sunday’s Well bounced back with a 23-15 away win over Old Wesley and Bruff were unlucky to lose in Belfast against Instonians.

In Section A of the Munster Junior League, Crosshaven remain in pole position following a 54-5 away win over Fermoy. Second placed Kilfeacle also had an away win in a Tipperary derby against Clanwilliam on a 20-14 scoreline. Premier County neighbours Cashel remain unbeaten after emerging 16-6 winners over Charleville at the North Cork venue. In the Clare Derby at Shannon, Ennis Recorded a 22-7 away win over St. Senan’s which leaves the home side rooted to the bottom.

In Section B leaders Skibbereen lost their place at the top, when a last minute try from Peter O’Donnell gave Clonmel a 10-9 victory. Youghal have now taken over as leaders after their 20-3 home win over Castleisland. Nenagh Ormond maintained their challenge, scoring eight tries in their 54-3 win at Kanturk. The Abbeyfeale v St. Mary’s game was postponed.

In Section C, Bandon have joined Cobh Pirates at the top of the table after claiming maximum points from a 26-10 victory over Richmond in their own backyard. The East Cork side overturned a 6-3 deficit at home against Muskerry, emerging 13-6 winners. Third placed Old Christians kept their hopes of a Play-off place alive by putting up six points without reply against Thurles at Rathcooney. At Kilbarry a first victory of the campaign was up for grabs as Waterford City entertained Tralee. The Kerry side claimed that prize on a 19-6 scoreline.

In Division 3 leaders Douglas remain on top with maximum points after putting up 49 points without reply against second placed Carrick-on-Suir. Newport overtook their Premier County neighbours after defeating Killarney 34-3 in the Kingdom. Mallow kept their hopes of promotion alive with a 36-5 away win over Kinsale. At Tanner Park, Galbally were 12-6 winners over Ballincollig and Presentation had a 16-0 win over Dungarvan at the West Waterford venue. Newcastle West received a walk-over from Kilrush.

RESULTS:

Heineken Munster Junior League: Clanwilliam 14,Kilfeacle 20 Charleville 6,Cashel 16 Fermoy 5,Crosshaven 54 St. Senan’s 7,Ennis 22 Clonmel 10,Skibbereen 9 Kanturk 3,Nenagh Ormond 54 Youghal 20,Castleisland 3 Bandon 26,Richmond 10 Cobh Pirates 13,Muskerry 6 Old Christians 6,Thurles 0 Waterford City 6,Tralee 19

Division 3: Ballincollig 6,Galbally 12 Douglas 49,Carrick-on-Suir 0 Dungarvan 0,Presentation 16 Killarney 3,Newport 34 Kinsale 5,Mallow 36

Munster Seconds League Division 1: Sunday’s Well 22,Thomond 22

Division 2: Highfield 24,Young Munster 13 Old Crescent 14,Clonakilty 13 Waterpark 25,U.C.C. 21

Gleeson League: Bruff 35,Kilfeacle 15

Junior 2 League South: Ballincollig 9,Cobh Pirates 21 Crosshaven 12,Old Christians 15 Douglas 3,U.C.C. 15 Shandon 15,Bandon 20

Junior 3 League South: U.C.C. 13,Charleville 7

Under 20 South Western Conference Division 1: Buccaneers 14,Sunday’s Well 15 Corinthians 23,Shannon 14 Garryowen 18,Young Munster 8 Highfield 13,Cork Constitution 18 U.C.C. 46,U.L. Bohemian 8

Division 2: Ennis 10,Connemara 28 OLBC 3,NUIG 33 Clonakilty 13,Midleton 12 Kanturk 5,Bandon 52 Old Christians 0,Ballincollig 7

Under 18 League: Clonakilty 19,Ballincollig 10 Sunday’s Well 12,Bandon 0

Under 18 Development League: Fermoy 5,Youghal 24 Skibbereen 5,Old Christians 33

Under 16 League: Fermoy 0,Muskerry 29 Highfield 51,Kanturk 12 Mitchelstown 3,Youghal 14 Sunday’s Well 48,Cobh Pirates 0 Cork Constitution 10,Mallow 48 Crosshaven 7,Clonakilty 15 Douglas 5,Ballincollig 39 Kinsale 10,Old Christians 38

Under 14 League Section: Cobh Pirates 5,Muskerry 24 Mallow 10,Midleton 22 Youghal 0,Highfield 34 Crosshaven 26,Dolphin 35 Old Christians 33,Skibbereen 5 Sunday’s Well 27,Clonakilty 24