Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Cup Fixtures
13th December 2016 By Munster Rugby
The fixture details for the five double-headers in the first round of the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior and Junior Cup competitions have been released today.
Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior and Junior Cup First Round Fixtures
Tuesday, January 17
Glenstal Abbey v St. Clement's College, Rosbrien (Old Crescent RFC), 1pm (Junior Cup) & 2:30pm (Senior Cup)
Wednesday, January 18
Christian Brothers College v Crescent College Comp, Irish Independent Park, 1pm (Junior) & 2:30pm (Senior)
Rockwell College v St. Munchin's College, Clanwilliam Park (Clanwilliam FC), 1pm (Junior) & 2:30pm (Senior)
Ardscoil Rís v Presentation Brothers College, Dooradoyle (Garryowen FC), 2pm (Junior) & 3:30pm (Senior)
Thursday, January 19
Bandon Grammar v Castletroy College, Bandon RFC, 1pm (Junior) & 2:30pm (Senior)
The second round draw will take place following the Bandon Grammar v Castletroy College fixture.
The new format introduced last year proved a big success and will be continued this season with one draw corresponding to both Senior and Junior Cup fixtures.
The five winners of the first round ties will advance to the last-eight stage with four of those teams getting a home draw.
One of the five losing teams will be given a bye into the quarter-finals with the other four going into the play-offs to decide the remaining two quarter-finalists – the play-offs take place on the week beginning January 23.
The Senior Cup quarter-finals will take place between Monday, January 30 and Friday, February 3 with the Junior Cup quarter-finals being played the following week.
The semi-finals in both the Senior and Junior Cup will be played on the week beginning Monday, February 27.
The finals of both competitions will be held on St Patrick's Day – Friday, March 17.
Ticket Prices
First round and quarter-finals: €;5 Adult, €;4 Juvenile (Gate), €;3 Juvenile (Schools)
Semi-final: €;8 Adult, €;5 Juvenile (Gate), €;4 (Schools)
Final: €;10 Adult, €;5 Juvenile (No School Rate)