Junior Rugby Preview

The Munster Junior League resumes this weekend, following a two-week break.

Defending champions and leaders Clonmel are away to second-placed Kilfeacle in the game of the day in Division 1. Clonmel have recorded four wins out of four and they will have their work cut out against a West Tipperary side, who were held to a draw by Richmond last time out.

Two former AIL sides go head to head as Richmond entertain Waterpark with the Limerick side, who are third, looking to get back to winning ways following their draw against Kilfeacle.

Galbally, who are still without a win are at home to County Limerick neighbours Abbeyfeale and Cobh Pirates face a tough assignment as they go in search of their first points against Newcastle West at the Paddocks.

Youghal, who are also without a win will have their work cut out as they host fourth-placed Clanwilliam.

Skibbereen will be looking to get back to winning ways following their recent away defeat by Abbeyfeale as they entertain St Senan’s, who are coming off the back of their first win against Cobh Pirates.

Kanturk are at home to Bandon in a Cork derby, with the West Cork side, who are joint fourth with Clanwilliam looking to maintain their challenge for a top four finish. Kanturk have not won since their opener against Waterpark on home turf.

St Mary’s who hold a two-point advantage over Kinsale in Division 2 travel to Kerry to take on Castleisland.

Kinsale, who are also unbeaten, are away to Ballincollig in a Cork derby. The Seasiders will be expected to claim all points on offer against a Mid Cork side who have two games in hand.

There is also a Rebel County derby action at The Vale as Clonakilty, who are joint fifth should prove too strong for Mallow, who are hovering above the drop zone.

The two promoted sides go in search of their first points as Killarney welcome Mitchelstown to the Kingdom.

Muskerry, who have lost all four League matches to date, but claimed losing bonus points on each occasion, will be looking to make the most of home advantage count as they go in search of their first win against Thurles.

Elsewhere, Crosshaven host Waterford City at Myrtleville Cross.

In Division 3, runaway leaders Fethard will be looking to record their fourth maximum point win as they welcome Tralee to South Tipperary.

Dungarvan, who are also unbeaten in second place, will be looking to get a result from their trip to the Banner County to take on Ennis, who recorded their first win over Tralee in Kerry last time out.

Third-placed Killorglin will be looking to bounce back from their defeat by Fermoy as they travel to Ballydavid to take on Chorca Dhuibhne in a Kerry derby.

There are two Cork derbies where Fermoy will be looking to build on their recent away win over Killorglin as they entertain Bantry Bay and Douglas-Carrigaline, who are the only side without a win are at home to Charleville.