Junior Rugby Preview

It is a big weekend in Junior Rugby with the Fourth Round of the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup, the round where all the big guns enter the competition and also down for decision is the final of the All Ireland Junior Cup.

Kilfeacle travel to Portlaoise to take on holders Ashbourne in the final of the All Ireland Junior Cup on Saturday. The West Tipperary side will be looking to become only the second Munster side to win this title since Crosshaven won it in 2011.

The Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup continues on Sunday with sixteen games.

Holders Bandon begin their defence of the trophy against Abbeyfeale in West Limerick and last years’ finalists Young Munster are away to Youghal.

Shannon and Garryowen are both in local derby action as Garryowen entertain St Mary’s at Dooradoyle and Shannon lock horns with Old Crescent at Rosbrien.

Cork Constitution travel to the Banner County to take on St Senan’s and Clonmel, who won the trophy for the only time in their history in 2014, are away to Kanturk.

Tralee who caused a shock last week with that 18-17 away win at Clonakilty will face tough opposition this time out as they entertain Highfield.

Division 1 leaders Richmond travel to Clanwilliam and the home side will be eager to avenge their recent league defeat.

Cashel after an easy win away to Waterford City last time out have Muskerry as visitors and home advantage should see Cashel advance.

Home advantage should also give Newcastle West the edge as they take on U.L. Bohemian.

Killarney who received a bye in the last round face a difficult test away to Galbally.

Skibbereen host Waterpark and will hope that home advantage will give them the edge.

At Irish Independent Park, Sunday’s Well host Nenagh Ormond and Charleville face Killorglin at the North Cork venue.