Junior Club Rugby Roundup

There were no shocks in the various Division Cup competitions, but Newcastle West’s unbeaten league run ended in Bandon.

Bandon recorded their first home win of the league with a deserved 20-14 win over Newcastle West. A strong performance from their pack laid the foundation for this victory. They trailed 11-10 at half time but were well on top in the second half.

Michael Beecher and Riobard Wilmot scored tries for Bandon and Richard Walsh converted both and also kicked two penalties. Conor Whelan replied with a try and two penalties for the visitors and Sean Herlihy also added a penalty.

The only other league game played saw St. Senan’s continue their fine run with a 26-18 away win over Clanwilliam.

Warren Kelly and MJ McDonagh scored tries for Senan’s and Declan Rowe converted both and kicked four penalties.

Andrew Ryan and Eddie Ryan replied with tries for the Tipperary side and Niall Leahy converted one and added two penalties.

Holders Clonmel advanced to the semi finals of the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup with a 39-10 away win over St. Mary’s. They scored six tries with Tom Gallagher getting two and Brendan Lawlor, Greg Carroll, Darren Cass and Alex Sheehan the others. Conor Cooney kicked three penalties and Luke Noonan added a penalty.
Sean Markham was Mary’s try scorer and Sean Lyons kicked a conversion and a penalty.

Galbally travelled to Skibbereen and defeated the home side 13-9. A try by Michael Donovan and a conversion and a penalty by Jack O’Mullane had the visitors 10-0 ahead at half time.
Denis McCarthy opened Skibbereen’s account with a penalty, but O’Mullane replied immediately with a penalty to maintain their ten point advantage.

McCarthy kicked two further penalties but Galbally held out for victory.

The semi final line up will see Clonmel at home to Richmond who received a walk over from Kilfeacle.
Galbally will be away to the winners of the Clanwilliam v St. Senan’s quarter final tie.

Abbeyfeale continued their unbeaten run with a 27-12 home win over Kinsale in the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Shield. Dean Enright and Michael Enright were try scorers for Abbeyfeale and Tom Hassett kicked five penalties and one conversion.
Pat O’Regan and Barry McQuaid replied with tries for Kinsale and Sean Kingston kicked a penalty.

A last minute try from Alan Longford converted by Ian Jones earned Cobh Pirates a narrow 25-20 win over Presentation at Rathuard. Jack Hickey and Dave McAuliffe were the Pirates’ other try scorers and Jones added another conversion and two penalties.

Shane O’Brien and Gareth Airey were try scorers for Presentation and Craig Airey converted both and also added two penalties.

In a thrilling game at Castleisland, Thurles defeated the home side 32-20. Nicky Irwin, Joey Kelly, Shane Moloney and Larry O’Gorman scored tries for Thurles and Aidan Dwyer kicked three conversions and two penalties.

Castleisland replied with two tries from Matthew Ahern and Daniel Casey and Brian Leonard got one each. Willie Casey added two conversions and two penalties.

Mallow defeated Ballincollig 26-10 at Tanner Park. Luke O’Brien and Garreth Barry scored tries for Mallow and O’Brien converted both and kicked four penalties. Kevin
Hennessy replied with a try for Ballincollig and Charlie Boland added a conversion and a penalty.

The semi final line up will see Mallow at home to Abbeyfeale and Thurles will entertain Cobh Pirates. These games are scheduled for the 20^th December.

Fermoy defeated Douglas-Carrigaline 16-11 in the quarter final of the Martin O’Sullivan Cup. Dylan Lacey and John McCarthy scored tries for Fermoy and Michael McSweeney kicked two penalties. Christy O’Donovan replied with a try for the visitors and Padraig McSweeney added two penalties.

Corca Dhuibhne defeated Killarney 24-17 in a Kerry derby at Ballydavid. Mikey Flannery Ciaran O’Coilleain and Billy O’Connor scored tries for Kerry Gaeltacht side and Seamus Moriarty converted all three and also kicked a penalty.
Brian O’Sullivan, Peter Kelly and Alan Mulligan were try scorers for Killarney and Michael Sheahan kicked one conversion.

Youghal were 31-0 home winners over Killorglin. Aaron Daly, Keith McCarthy, Alan Frahill O’Connor, Scott O’Sullivan and Killian Daly were try scorers for Youghal and McCarthy kicked three conversions.

The semi final line up is Corca Dhuibhne at home to Youghal and Fermoy will play the winners of the Bantry Bay Crosshaven tie.
These games are scheduled for 13^th December.

In the Junior 2 League South Highfield defeated Iveragh 29-22. Aidan Burke (2), James Sheehan and Ben Glavin were Highfield’s try scorers and Darragh O’Keeffe kicked three conversions and a penalty.

Shandon defeated Cobh Pirates 26-8 with tries from Sean Keane and Conor Buckley. Barry Leahy converted both tries and kicked three penalties. Buckley also added a drop goal.

RESULTS:
Munster Junior League Division 1: Bandon 20, Newcastle West 14;
Clanwilliam 17, St. Senan's 26;

Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup Quarter Finals: Skibbereen 9, Galbally 13;
St. Mary's 10, Clonmel 39;

Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Shield Quarter Finals: Ballincollig 10, Mallow 26;
Abbeyfeale 27, Kinsale 12;
Castleisland 30, Thurles 32;
Presentation 20, Cobh Pirates 25 ;

Martin O'Sullivan Cup Quarter Finals: Corca Dhuibhne 24, Killarney 17;
Fermoy 16, Douglas-Carrigaline 11;
Youghal 31, Killorglin 0;

Munster Seconds League Group A: Old Crescent 46, Bruff 7;
Shannon 43, Nenagh Ormond 21;

South Junior 2 League Section A: Cashel 7, Clonmel 28;

Section B: Bandon 39, Kinsale 10;
Clonakilty 31, Dunmanway 19;

Section C: Ballincollig 0, Dolphin 29;
Iveragh 22, Highfield 29;

Section D: Shandon 26, Cobh Pirates 8;

South Junior 3 League Section A: Crosshaven 38, U.C.C. 10;

Section B: Fermoy 17, Midleton 31;

Under 20 Friendly: Sunday's Well 36, Thomond 5;

Munster Under 18 League Conference 1: Castleisland-Killarney 0, Bruff 46;
Tralee 20, Newcastle West-Estuary 21;

Conference 2: Bandon 14, Clonakilty 39;
Bantry Bay 22, Dunmanway 18;
Cork Constitution 12, Skibbereen 15;
Kinsale 32, Highfield 11;

Conference 3: Kilrush 31, UL Bohemian-Newport 5;
Nenagh Ormond 10, Garryowen 27;

Conference 4: Corca Dhuibhne 0, Kanturk 31;
Mallow 20, Killorglin 13;
Muskerry 25, Charleville 19;

Conference 5: Cashel 17, Sunday's Well 14;
Dolphin 35, Clonmel 0;
Fermoy 19, Kilfeacle 27;
Sunday's Well 22, Fethard 12;

Conference 6: Douglas-Carrigaline 7, Old Christians 46;
Dungarvan 29, Cobh Pirates 19;

Munster Under 16 League Conference 1: Thurles 10, Richmond-St. Mary's-Shannon 15;
Young Munster 22, Garryowen-Newport-Presentation-UL Bohemian 10;

Conference 2: Cork Constitution 19, Bantry Bay 7;
Dolphin 12, Clonakilty 28;
Kinsale 5, Ballincollig 7;
Skibbereen 25, Muskerry 5;

Conference 4: Cobh Pirates 30, Highfield 14;
Sunday's Well 14, Old Christians 22;

Conference 5: Charleville 36, Listowel 16;
Corca Dhuibhne 37, Killarney 41;
Kanturk 32, Abbeyfeale 27;
Killorglin 14, Tralee 24;

Conference 6: Clonmel , Mitchelstown ;
Midleton 13, Waterpark 10;
Waterford City 43, Cashel 0;
Youghal-Fermoy 17, Dungarvan 32;

East Under 14 League Section B: Kilfeacle 47, Cashel 21;
Nenagh Ormond 10, Thurles 10;

North Under 15 League: Bruff 20, Shannon 22;
Ennis 7, Young Munster 19;
Newcastle West-Estuary 38, Thomond 276;

North Under 14 League: Newcastle West-Estuary 24, Bruff 5;

South Under 14 League Conference 1: Dunmanway 12, Clonakilty 25;
Kinsale 3, Bandon 3;
Skibbereen 31, Bantry Bay 12;

Conference 2: Douglas 10, Cork Constitution 25;
Kanturk 17, Mallow 35;
Old Christians 15, Charleville 10;

Conference 3: Cobh Pirates 25, Fermoy 5;
Youghal 37, Carrigaline 12;

Conference 4: Ballincollig 36, Muskerry 19;
Highfield 19, Sunday's Well 0;

West Under 14 League: Castleisland 17, Tralee Blue 19;
Killorglin 7, Tralee White 5;
Killarney 49, Listowel 10;

Womens AIL Division 1: Cooke 7, Galwegians 24;
Railway Union 39, Highfield 0;
U.L. Bohemian 43, St Mary's College 7;

Munster Womens Division 1: Fermoy 10, Clonmel 12;
St. Senan's 42, Nenagh Ormond 0;
Tralee 26, Shannon 8;

West Under 18 Girls League: Abbeyfeale 15, Listowel-Tralee 12;
St. Mary's 33, Kilrush 15;

West Under 15 Girls League: Abbeyfeale 21, Listowel-Tralee 43;