Junior Club Roundup

Cork Constitution booked their place in the final of the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup next week against Young Munster after a dramatic extra time victory over Richmond at Temple Hill.

Just like their last game in the Cup away to Galbally, Cork Constitution snatched a last minute try from Jason Higgins which John Poland converted to level 24-24 and send the game into extra time.
Richmond enjoyed the better of the exchanges in extra time but a penalty in each period by Poland decided the outcome.
Richmond opened the scoring with a penalty from Brián Bennett after sixteen minutes.
Indiscipline was too cost the Limerick side dearly as two of their players were yellow carded and while down to 13 players Constitution scored tries from Evan Mintern and Higgins and Poland converted both for a 14-3 lead.
Two penalties from Bennett left the half time score 14-9 in Con’s favour.
A fourth Bennett penalty and a try by Dean O’Halloran put Richmond ahead 17-14, but Poland levelled with a penalty.
A penalty try converted by Bennett looked like sending Richmond through to the decider until Con’s late rally saw them come out on top.

Clonmel’s hopes of Senior rugby next year disappeared with a 29-12 home defeat by Ulster champions Bangor in their final All Ireland Provincial League game.
Bangor raced into a 26-0 lead before Tony Cantwell scored a try for Clonmel on the stroke of half time. Clonmel had more possession in the second half, but their only reward was a try and conversion by Conor Cooney.
Bangor will now be playing in Division 2C of the Ulster Bank League next season and Enniscorthy who defeated Westport 45-5 will play Sligo in a game to decide the final place in this league next season.

Waterpark are through to the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Plate semi final after their 51-14 win over Ballincollig at Tanner Park.
Damian O’Dwyer (2), Scot Hornibrook (2), David O’Donoghue. Ian Kiersey, Kevin Phelan, Rory Hannon were Waterpark’s try scorers. They were also awarded a penalty try. Barry Hillard kicked one conversion and John Flynn two.
Ballincollig replied with two ties from Dave Power and Charlie Boland converted.


Presentation defeated Fermoy 36-20 in the Bank of Ireland Junior Bowl Final at Thomond Park. The Limerick side led 19-17 at half time with two tries from Eoin Lynch and one by Darren Baxter. Craig Airey added two conversions. Eddie O’Connell and Tom Murphy replied with tries for Fermoy and Dylan Lacey converted both and also kicked a penalty.
Baxter and James Reeves added further tries for Pres’ and Airey converted both and also added a penalty. Lacey replied with a penalty.

Abbeyfeale defeated Thurles 19-18 in a dramatic Junior Clubs Shield Final at Charleville thanks to a last minute try from John Murphy.
Phil Collins was Abbeyfeale’s other try scorer and Steve Daly kicked three penalties. Nicky Irwin and Peter Coman replied with tries for Thurles and John Lillis kicked two penalties and a conversion.

Cobh Pirates defeated Old Christians 32-14 to book their place in the final of the Cork County Cup against holders Skibbereen. Jack Hickey scored two tries for the winners and Shane Cullimore, Ian Jones, James Frahill and Steve Hickey got one each. Ruairi Geary kicked one conversion.
Aidan Ware and Mark Gleeson replied with tries for the home side and John Marnell converted both.

Kilfeacle won the North Munster Webb Cup Final with a 19-13 win over Shannon at Thomond Park.
Mark Burke gave Kilfeacle an early lead with a penalty and a drop goal.
Ronan O’Doherty opened Shannon’s account with a penalty and a try by Tom O’Neill gave Shannon an 8-6 half time lead.
A try from Ger Broderick extended Shannon’s advantage to 13-6.
Burke kept Kilfeacle in the game with his second penalty and tries from Charlie Walsh and Luke Ashmore saw Kilfeacle finish the stronger and run out winners.

It was hard luck on Mallow’s Second XV who lost two semi finals in five days. On Wednesday last Mitchelstown defeated them 20-14 in the Kelly Cup. Chris O’Donovan and Patrick McGee scored tries for Mitchelstown and Pat Molloy kicked two penalties and two conversions.
In the South Junior 2 Cup semi final a try from Dan Lucey and a conversion and two penalties from Dave Breen had Mallow leading Bandon 13-12 in injury time when Ryan Hayes scored a try for Bandon to give them their place in the final on a 17-13 scoreline.
Cian Buttimer and Adam Casey were Bandon’s other try scorers and Andrew Willis kicked a conversion.

Holder’s Highfield will meet Bandon in the decider after their 11-9 away win over Mitchelstown. Eoghan McNally scored a try for Highfield and Darragh O'Keeffe kicked two penalties.
Patrick McGee kicked three penalties for the home side.

RESULTS:
All Ireland Provincial League Championship: Clonmel 12, Bangor 29;
Enniscorthy 45, Westport 5;

Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup Semi Final: Cork Constitution 30, Richmond 24 aet;

Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Plate: Ballincollig 14, Waterpark 51;

Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Bowl Final: Presentation 36, Fermoy 20;

Munster Junior Clubs Shield Final: Abbeyfeale19 , Thurles 18;

Cork County Cup Semi Final: Old Christians 14, Cobh Pirates 32;

Webb Cup Final: Shannon 13, Kilfeacle 19;

Carroll Plate: Thomond 47, Thurles 7;

Junior 2 Cup South Semi Finals: Mallow 13, Bandon 17;
Mitchelstown 9, Highfield 11;

Casey Cup Final: Cashel 7, Clonmel 18;

East Under 16 Cup Final: Waterford City 10, Waterpark 15;

North Under 18 Cup: Shannon 16, Young Munster 12;

North Under 16 Cup: Ennis 12, Garryowen-Newport-Presentation-UL Bohemian 26;
Shannon 20, Old Crescent-St. Senan's 15;

South Under 18 League Final: Dolphin 24, Skibbereen 7;

South Under 18 Plate Final: Old Christians 8, Midleton 29;

South Under 18 Development Cup Final: Cobh Pirates 16, Crosshaven 5;

South Under 16 League Final: Midleton 15, Skibbereen 0;

South Under 16 Plate Final: Cork Constitution 20, Mallow 15;

South Under 16 Development Cup Final: Old Christians 36, Sunday's Well 12;

South Under 13 Cup: Cork Constitution 19, Highfield 0;