Junior Rugby Round-Up

It was a historic day for the two Munster Clubs making their debut in the Ulster Bank All Ireland Junior Cup as both won and the two more experienced sides lost at home.

Bandon made the long journey to Shaws Bridge and defeated a fancied Instonians side 30-26, even though they had to withstand a late rally by the Ulster side which yielded two late tries to close the gap to four points.

Bandon dominated the opening half and were awarded a penalty try as well as tries from Ryan Hayes, Alex Morrissey and Tim Cummins. Olan Crowley added one conversion.

Instonians came more into the game in the second half but a try from Philip Murphy kept Bandon in the lead and Crowley added a penalty as some superb defending by the west Cork side saw them book their place in the quarter finals.

Galbally travelled to Gorey who were also making their debut and the Co. Limerick side came out on top 16-13 in a thrilling encounter. Michael Donovan was Galbally’s try scorer and Jack O’Mullane kicked a conversion and three penalties.

DLSP travelled to Clonmel and easily disposed of the Munster Junior League leaders 45-5. The visitors led 12-0 at half-time. Avon Leis and Keith Kite each scored two tries and Ian O’Connor, Ian Massey and Matty Tuhuks got a try each with Michael Neville kicking four conversions. Brendan Lawlor was Clonmel’s try scorer.

Richmond also lost at home to Ballyclare, 29-16. Kealon Stephenson scored a try for Richmond and Brian Mullins kicked a conversion and three penalties. Dave Clark, John Kinstry, Michael Kirk and James Geer scored tries for the Ulster side and Robbie Reed kicked three conversions and a penalty.

Quarter-Final Fixtures
Ashbourne v Bandon
Enniscorthy v Ballyclare
DLSP v Galbally
Portadown v Clogher Valley
Ties to be played Saturday 12^th November.

There was only one game played in the Munster Junior League and that resulted in a surprising 28-12 away win for Presentation away to Crosshaven in Division 2. This result ended Crosshaven’s unbeaten start.

Despite falling behind to a penalty from Craig Airey after eight minutes, Crosshaven dominated the first quarter and opened their account when Michael Lynch found a gap following a ruck on the Pres’ 22 to score under the posts and Ian Smith converted.

Such was the power of the Crosshaven back line; it looked like it was going to be a big win for the home side.
An experienced Presentation pack where Leonard Slattery and James Ryan excelled saw the visitors gain control and were worthy winners at the finish.

Tries by Sean O’Connell and Conor McMahon and two penalties and a conversion from Airey gave Presentation a 21-7 half time lead.

Nine minutes into the second half Eoin Lynch scored a third try for Pres’ and Airey converted, but for all their dominance the Limerick side failed to score a fourth try to secure a bonus point.

In the last play of the game Michael Lynch scored his second try in the corner for Crosshaven.

RESULTS:
Ulster Bank All Ireland Junior Cup: Clonmel 5, DLSP 45;
Enniscorthy 74, NUIG 0;
Gorey 13, Galbally 16;
Instonians 26, Bandon 30;
Monivea 6, Clogher Valley 27;
Portadown 22, Ballina 11;
Richmond 16, Ballyclare 29;
Westport 10, Ashbourne 28;

Munster Junior League Division 2: Crosshaven 12, Presentation 28;

Munster Seconds League North: Garryowen 21, Old Crescent 23;

Munster Seconds League South: Kanturk 19, U.C.C. 50;

Gleeson League Section A: Richmond 34, Ennis-St. Senan's 26;
Scariff 12, Garryowen 37;
U.L. Bohemian 5, Old Crescent 14;

Section B: Clanwilliam 44, Clonmel 26;
Fethard 11, Waterpark 20;

Junior 3 League South: Crosshaven 18, Charleville 18;
Fermoy 22, Kinsale 22;
Sunday's Well 37, Old Christians 5;

Donal Walsh Trophy: Bruff 32, Highfield 15;
Dolphin 21, U.L. Bohemian 24;
Old Crescent 30, Cork Constitution 39;
Shannon 8, Sunday's Well 14;
Young Munster 0, U.C.C. 28;

Mungret Cup: Villiers School 22, St. Clement's 21;

Schools Junior Friendly: C.B.C. B 22, St. Michael's B 0;
P.B.C. 7, Castletroy College 33;

Under 18 Conference 4: Killorglin 38, Killarney 5;
Tralee 29, Listowel 5;

Conference 5: Ballincollig 25, Old Christians 7;
Cobh Pirates 24, Sunday's Well 45;

Conference 6: Fethard 12, Dungarvan 15;

Under 16 Conference 5: Castleisland 39, Killarney 10;

North Under 15 League Section 1: Young Munster 49, Newcastle West 0;

North Under 13 League Section 1: Newcastle West-Estuary 14, Abbeyfeale 15;
Young Munster 0, Bruff 43;

South Under 14 Conference 1: Bandon 25, Kinsale 7;
Bantry Bay 21, Skibbereen 32;

Conference 2: Charleville 10, Old Christians 26;
Cork Constitution 15, P.B.C. Black 5;

Conference 3: Fermoy 12, Cobh Pirates 22;
Midleton 66, P.B.C. White 0;

Conference 4: Sunday's Well 28, Highfield 10;

Under 18 Friendly: Shannon 0, Newcastle West-Estuary 48;
Waterpark 55, Touring Team 0;

Under 16 Friendly: Cobh Pirates 16, Dungarvan 14;
Kinsale 14, Bandon 17;
Mallow 22, Tralee 33;

Under 13 Friendly: Midleton 5, Muskerry 15;