Junior Rugby Preview

The Munster Junior League resumes this weekend with a full series of games across all three divisions.

Fermoy and Chorca Dhuibhne get proceedings underway under lights at the Showgrounds in Division 3 on Friday night. Fermoy are sixth with three wins and the West Kerry Gaeltacht side are eighth with two wins.

First Division League leaders Richmond, who hold a five-point advantage over Bandon, will be looking to move another step closer to the title as they make the short trip to the Banner County to meet St Senan’s.

Bandon will also be looking to get a result as they travel to Tipperary Town to take on Clanwilliam, who are also in mid-table.

Two sides looking to finish in the top four for the second successive year go head to head in West Limerick as Newcastle West host Kilfeacle, while Clonmel have slipped to fifth. The defending champions face a tricky task as they also travel to West Limerick to take on Abbeyfeale.

Skibbereen host Youghal with the East Cork side hovering above the drop zone and Waterpark are at home to struggling Galbally, who recorded their first win of the campaign last time out against Cobh Pirates.

Division 2 leaders Crosshaven hold a five-point lead and will be expected to claim all points on offer from their away tie against South Cork neighbours Kinsale, who have slipped to sixth.

St Mary’s who are second behind Crosshaven will be looking to maintain their challenge for promotion as they travel to Suirside to take on Waterford City.

Mitchelstown face a tough assignment as they host Thurles and bottom side Killarney are away to Old Christians.

Mallow welcome Castleisland to St Joseph’s Road and Ballincollig host Muskerry in a Mid Cork derby with both sides above the drop zone.

Fethard, who lead Division 3, will be expected to move another step closer to the title as they make the long trip to West Cork to take on Bantry Bay.

Ennis travel to bottom side Douglas-Carrigaline, who are still without a win.

Killorglin host Tralee in a Kerry derby and third-placed Dungarvan welcome second-placed Charleville to West Waterford.