Junior Rugby Roundup
8th November 2015 By Munster Rugby
The weather disrupted this weekend’s Junior League program with just over half of the scheduled games being played.
With Richmond’s game away to Waterpark falling victim to the weather. Defending champions Clonmel have gone clear at the top of Division 1 after their 13-6 away win at Newcastle West.
Conor Cooney opened the scoring for Clonmel with a penalty, but Sean Herlihy levelled before a try by Alex Sheehan converted by Cooney had Clonmel 10-3 ahead at half time.
Ten minutes into the second half Cooney extended his side’s advantage with a penalty and Alan Roche replied with a penalty for Newcastle West.
Kilfeacle moved into third place a point behind Richmond after their 18-12 away win at Skibbereen.
Four penalties from Denis McCarthy to two by Shane Looby had Skibbereen 12-6 ahead at the interval. Keith Burke and Josh Featherstone added second half tries for the visitors and Looby converted one.
A last minute penalty by Eoin Keohane earned Muskerry their first win of the season as they defeated Old Christians 15-12 at Ballyanly.
Three penalties from Sean Meaney gave Old Christians a 9-0 interval lead. Tries from Joe Treacy and John Chambers in a three minute spell mid way through the second half, one of which Keohane converted put the home side ahead. Meany levelled with his fourth penalty, before Keohane’s late winner decided it.
Bandon’s recent good run continued when they travelled to Jim Slattery Park and shared the spoils with St. Senan’s 18-18.
A try from Gearoid O’Leary and a conversion and a penalty by Richard Walsh gave Bandon a 10-0 lead after eight minutes. A try from Malachy Gavin and a Declan Rowe penalty closed the gap to two points, but a second try from O’Leary and a Walsh penalty put Bandon 18-8 ahead at half time. Brian Collins and Fergal Lawler brought the side level with tries in the second half.
Seven penalties from Niall Leahy earned Clanwilliam their first win of the campaign as they defeated St. Mary’s 21-17 at Grove Island. Brian Purcell replied with two tries for the Saints and Sean Lyons converted both and also kicked a penalty.
Galbally continued their recent good run with a 19-12 home win over Clonakilty. Sean Bourke, Danny Hayes and Michael Donovan scored tries for Galbally and Jack O’Mullane kicked two conversions. Dave Lombard and Batt Duggan replied with tries for the visitors and Joe Lee converted one.
With Cobh Pirates game in Tralee being rained off, Abbeyfeale took full advantage to go top with a 17-7 away win over unbeaten Presentation. Michael Roche and Philip Day scored tries for the winners and Tom Hassett converted both and also added a penalty. Shane O’Brien replied with a try for Pres’ and Craig Airey converted.
Kinsale kept their challenge on track with a 34-13 home win over Newport and moved up to second place three points behind the leaders. Adam McCarthy scored two tries for Kinsale and Pat O’Regan and Fergus Gillette got one each. Sean Kingston converted all four and also added two penalties.
In the only other game played in this Division, tries from Peter Coman and Tommy Connolly and a conversion and two penalties by Aidan Dwyer helped Thurles to an 18-14 away win over Ennis. Colm Brandon replied with a try for Ennis and Conor Dolan kicked three penalties.
The top game in Division Three between two of last season’s relegated sides, saw Youghal defeat Crosshaven 12-8. Scott O’Sullivan scored two tries for Youghal and Keith McCarthy kicked a conversion. Mick O’Leary replied with a try for the home side and Ian Smith kicked a conversion.
Killorglin got their campaign off to a winning start with a bonus point 26-12 away win over Scariff. George Evans scored two tries for the Kerry side and Timmy Lynch and Noel O’Reilly got one each. Luke O’Shea added three conversions. Stephen Madden replied with a try for the Clare side, who were also awarded a penalty try and Ger Burke kicked a conversion.
RESULTS:
Munster Junior League Division 1: Galbally 19, Clonakilty 12;
Muskerry 15, Old Christians 15;
Newcastle West 6, Clonmel 13;
Skibbereen 12, Kilfeacle 18;
St. Mary's 17, Clanwilliam 21;
St. Senan's 18, Bandon 18;
Waterpark v Richmond postponedDivision 2: Dungarvan v Ballincollig postponed Ennis 14, Thurles 18;
Kinsale 34, Newport 13;
Mallow v Charleville postponed Presentation 7, Abbeyfeale 17;
Tralee v Cobh Pirates postponed Waterford City v Castleisland postponedDivision 3: Bantry Bay v Carrick-on-Suir postponed Corca Dhuibhne v Fethard postponed Crosshaven 8, Youghal 12;
Fermoy v Killarney postponed Scariff 12, Killorglin 26;
Gleeson League A: Clanwilliam 13, Garryowen 20;
Thurles 21, Old Crescent 13;
Gleeson League B: Kilrush 5, Thomond ;5
St. Mary's 13, Shannon 21;
U.L. Bohemian 60, Galbally 7;
South Junior 2 League Section B: Clonakilty 13, Kinsale 19;
Section C: Dolphin 14, Iveragh 0;
Section D: Mitchelstown 48, Shandon 5;
Dave Walsh Trophy Division 1: Bruff 38, Old Crescent 8;
U.C.C. 5, Cork Constitution 36;
UL Bohemian 45, Sunday's Well 11;
Young Munster 22, Highfield 10;
Division 2: Old Christians 10, Newcastle West-Estuary 20;
Munster Under 18 League Conference 2: Bandon 8, Highfield 35;
Clonakilty 30, Cork Constitution 3;
Dunmanway 15, Kinsale 34;
Skibbereen 12, Bantry Bay 17;
Conference 3: Kilrush 5, Ennis 10;
Conference 4: Ballincollig 27, Corca Dhuibhne 13;
Crosshaven 15, Charleville 7;
Kanturk 18, Mallow 32;
Killorglin 0, Muskerry 15;
Conference 5: Sunday's Well 38, Fermoy 0;
Thurles 20, Clonmel 14;
Conference 6: Midleton 39, Cobh Pirates 5;
Old Christians 22, Waterford City 7;
Waterpark 31, Dungarvan 25;
Youghal 12, Douglas-Carrigaline 17;
Munster Under 16 League Conference 1: Bruff 25, Young Munster 3;
Garryowen-Newport-Presentation-UL Bohemian 21, Thurles 3;
Conference 2: Ballincollig 31, Dolphin 8;
Cork Constitution 10, Kinsale 7;
Bantry Bay 7, Skibbereen 30;
Muskerry 7, Clonakilty 37;
Conference 3: Clanwilliam 7, Newcastle West-Estuary 26;
Nenagh Ormond 0, Ennis 14;
Conference 4: Douglas-Carrigaline 10, Cobh Pirates 25;
Highfield 24, Sunday's Well 36;
Old Christians 7, Mallow 8;
Conference 5: Abbeyfeale 5, Killorglin 38;
Castleisland 38, Corca Dhuibhne 12;
Killarney 15, Charleville 35;
Listowel 26, Kanturk 43;
Conference 6: Cashel 0, Midleton 41;
Fethard 51, Clonmel 17;
Mitchelstown 5, Fermoy-Youghal 29;
North Under 15 League: Abbeyfeale 17, Ennis 29;
Old Crescent 7, Presentation-Richmond 7;
Shannon 17, Galbally 10;
North Under 14 League: Shannon 0, Garryowen 71;
North Under 13 League Section 1: Abbeyfeale 0, UL Bohemian 29;
Newcastle West-Estuary 0, Young Munster 33;
South Under 14 Conference 1: Bandon 7, Skibbereen 7;
Clonakilty 24, Kinsale 7;
Conference 2: Cork Constitution 32, Kanturk 10;
Mallow 10, Old Christians 5;
Conference 4: Crosshaven 22, Ballincollig 34;
Muskerry 25, Highfield 30;
Sunday's Well 5, Dolphin 32;
Under 18 Friendly: P.B.C. 14, Dolphin 22;
Under 13 Friendly: Muskerry 5, Ballincollig 10;
Skibbereen 17, Kinsale 15;
Schools Senior Friendly: P.B.C. 6, Blackrock College 46;
Rockwell 3, Methodist College 21;
Munster Womens Division 1: Clonmel 0, Tralee 14;
