IRFU U18 Festival Reports | Munster U18 Schools & Munster U18 Clubs

23rd August 2018 By The Editor

Munster U18 Schools wing Conor Sheahan claims the ball in flight

Munster U18 Schools wing Conor Sheahan claims the ball mid-flight INPHO/Oisin Keniry

Munster U18 Schools recorded a draw with Leinster in their second Interpro match of the IRFU U18 Interprovincial Festival, while Munster U18 Clubs lost out to Connacht at UL yesterday.

Both sides have one round of fixtures remaining with Munster U18 Schools set to face IQ U18 Rugby this Sunday (kick-off 11am), before Munster U18 Clubs take on their Leinster counterparts in the final match of the festival (kick-off 5pm).

Munster U18 Schools 7-7 Leinster U18 Schools

There was nothing to separate the two sides during an exciting Interpro encounter at UL after a scoreless first-half resulted in a converted try a piece come the full-time whistle.

Munster’s Jack Delaney missed a penalty opportunity early on in the match before Leinster regained control of possession.

In the 39th minute, it was Leinster who recorded the first points on the board through Josh Pyper before Josh Cosgrave converted.

Munster then responded with Harry O’Riordan making an impressive break through the defence to touch down, while Delaney lined-up the conversion and drew level in the 57th minute.

R/L: Jackie Herbert, wife of the late Munster Schools and CCC Coach, Dudley Herbert, presenting The Dudley Herbert Cup to the Captains of Munster (Mark Donnelly) and Leinster (Jack Barry) following their 7-7 draw at the IRFU U18 Festival in UL.

Munster U18 Schools v Leinster: Killian Dineen (Ardscoil Ris, Garryowen FC); Conor Sheahan (St Munchin’s College, Castleisland RFC), Harry O’Riordan (Christian Brothers College), Jack Delaney (Crescent College Comprehensive, Presentation RFC), Aaron Leahy (Christian Brothers College, Midleton RFC); Cian Whooley (Christian Brothers College, Cork Constitution FC), Jake Connolly (Crescent College Comprehensive); Mark Donnelly Capt (Christian Brothers College), Billy Kingston (Presentation Brothers College, Dolphin RFC), Craig Finn (St Munchin’s College), Will O’Callaghan (Ardscoil Ris, Shannon RFC), John Forde (Presentation Brothers College, Midleton RFC), Jack Kelleher (Presentation Brothers College, Dolphin RFC), Jack Ward Murphy (Ardscoil Ris, Garryowen FC), Daniel Okeke (Ardscoil Ris, Thomond RFC).

Replacements: Ronan O’Sullivan (Christian Brothers College, Dolphin RFC), Donagh Hyland (Glenstal Abbey School, Portlaoise RFC), Corey Hanlon (Christian Brothers College, Cork Constitution FC), Luke Obersby (Midleton College, Midleton RFC), Niall Queally (Glenstal Abbey School, Ennis RFC), Mark O’Connor (Christian Brothers College, Cork Constitution FC), Will Twomey (Glenstal Abbey School), Daniel Hurley (Presentation Brothers College, Bandon RFC), Michael Hand (Presentation Brothers College).

Munster U18 Clubs 17-47 Connacht U18 Clubs

Munster U18 Clubs lost out to Connacht in their second Interpro outing at the U18 Interprovincial Festival on Wednesday afternoon.

Connacht claimed the first score through Oisin McCormack with Cathal Forde converting to take the lead in the second minute.

Munster’s Tony Butler then got on the end of a pass to secure an intercept to race over the line before converting his own try in the 17th minute.

A penalty from Butler then extended Munster’s lead before Connacht scored their second of the match through Aodha Hession, while Forde added the extras.

Connacht continued to dominate possession and were rewarded with another score before the break.

Half-time: Munster U18 Clubs 10-19 Connacht U18 Clubs

After the interval, it was all Connacht with a further two tries sending them further in front.

Munster’s Butler then went over for his second try of the match, which he stepped up to convert.

However, Connacht remained on top throughout the closing stages and managed to secure their seventh try to make a mark on the competition.

Full-time: Munster U18 Clubs 17-47 Connacht U18 Clubs

Munster U18 Clubs v Connacht: Tim Hegarty (Old Christian’s RFC, Colaiste An Chroi Naofa, Carrignavar); Ihechi Oji(Douglas RFC, Douglas Community School), Conor McMahon (Nenagh Ormond RFC, Nenagh CBS), Dylan Brosnan (Young Munster RFC, St Clement’s College), Jack Barrett (Bruff RFC, Charleville CBS); Tony Butler VC (Ennis RFC, St. Flannan’s College), Ethan Coughlan (Ennis RFC, Rice College); Kian Regan (Tralee RFC, Gealcholaiste Chiarrai), Dylan Murphy(Nenagh Ormond RFC, Nenagh CBS), Darragh McCarthy (Cobh Pirates RFC, Cobh Community College), Jay Traynor(Waterpark RFC, De la Salle College, Waterford), Craig Hannon (Galbally RFC, John The Baptist Community School), Fearghail O’ Donoghue (Cashel RFC, Cashel Community School), Richard Wallace (Killarney RFC, St. Brendan’s College, Killarney), Jack O’Keeffe C (Nenagh Ormond RFC, Nenagh CBS).

Replacements: Ciaran Bohane (Ballincollig RFC, Colaiste Choilm), Eddie McIntosh (Clonmel RFC, Clonmel High School), Matt McCarthy(Clonakilty RFC, Clonakilty Community College), Jack Cosgrave (Young Munster RFC, Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh), Tadhg Galvin (Bandon RFC, Hamilton High School), Gavin Foley (Skibbereen RFC, Skibbereen Community School), Chimdi Oji (Douglas RFC, Douglas Community School), Anthony Castillo (Mallow RFC, Davis College).