Junior Rugby Preview

It is another weekend of action with a full program of games across all Three Divisions of the Munster Junior League.

The game of the day in Division 1 is the West Tipperary derby between Kilfeacle and Clanwilliam in Kilfeacle. Both sides are level on points with Clanwilliam in fifth place and Kilfeacle a place behind five points behind leaders Richmond.

The Tipperary Town side recorded a 34-14 home win over Kanturk and Kilfeacle were defeated 14-8 by Bandon in West Cork last week so neither side can afford a slip up.

New leaders Richmond welcome second placed Bandon to Limerick, with both sides coming off the back of victories over Tipperary opposition.

Clonmel will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in a bid to maintain their challenge for four-in-a-row as they lock horns with Waterpark at the South Tipperary venue.

At the foot of the table, Cobh Pirates, who are still without a point, are away to Skibbereen and Galbally, who claimed a losing bonus point against St Senan’s face a tough assignment as they host County Limerick neighbours Newcastle West.

Kanturk, who have not won since they defeated Waterpark on the opening day of the campaign, will have their work cut out as they welcome Abbeyfeale to Duhallow.

Youghal, who claimed a losing bonus point against Abbeyfeale last time out welcome St Senan’s to East Cork.

Division 2 leaders Crosshaven will be looking to extend their lead as they host Mallow, who are hovering above the drop zone.

St Mary’s who are second will be expected to claim all points on offer from their visit to Mid Cork to take on Muskerry, while the Sky Blues who are still without a win, have five points to their credit.

Third-placed Clonakilty will be expected to maintain their challenge as they host Old Christians, who have slipped to eight place following their 35-24 home defeat by Ballincollig.

Mitchelstown, who are hovering above the drop zone are away to Castleisland and fourth-placed Thurles are at home to Waterford City.

Fethard host Killorglin in a top of the table clash in Division 3. The South Tipperary side will be looking to get back to winning ways following their narrow 12-11 away defeat by Dungarvan. They hold a two-point advantage over Killorglin and Dungarvan, who are on 18 points apiece.

Dungarvan will be looking to maintain their challenge as they travel to the Kingdom to take on Tralee, who are still without a win since the opening day of the campaign.

Fermoy host Charleville at the Showgrounds in a North Cork derby, with Charleville looking to maintain their outside challenge for a quick return to Division 2.

In other ties, two sides without a win go head to head as Douglas-Carrigaline travel to the West Kerry Gaeltacht to take on Chorca Dhuibhne and Ennis welcome Bantry Bay to the Banner County.