Junior Rugby Round-Up & Results

Two of the three Munster clubs involved in the quarter finals of the All Ireland Junior Cup have qualified for the semi-finals.

Newcastle West made the long journey to Enniskillen a side that received a walk over from Bandon in the opening round and the visitors comfortably advanced 28-35.

They led 15-3 at half time with tries from Dave Foley and Stephen Kelly. Sean Herlihy kicked a conversion and a penalty. James Kelly scored a third try for Newcastle West to put the game beyond the Ulster side and Herlihy converted and added two penalties.

Kilfeacle made their second visit to Connacht and defeated Connemara 12-10. A penalty try gave Kilfeacle a 7-3 interval lead and a second half try from James Hogan ensured the Tipperary’s side passage to the last four.

Holders Ashbourne defeated Clonmel 22-13 at the Co. Meath venue. Indiscipline proved costly to Clonmel as at one stage Clonmel had two players in the sin bin and the Meath side took full advantage. Dylan Cadogan kicked two penalties for Clonmel who trailed 14-6 at half time. Diarmuid Devaney scored a late try which Pat O’Connor converted.

The other tie resulted in a 6-3 home win for Ballina against Instonians.

There was very little action on the local scene with only one of the quarter finals of the Junior Clubs Shield going ahead where Clonakilty defeated Kinsale 43-19.

It was only in the final quarter that Clonakilty made sure of victory. They led 19-14 at half time. Rob Finglas scored two of Clonakilty’s six tries. Maurice Shanley, Andrew McCarthy, Tom Oige Scannell and Mark Purcell were the other try scorers. Purcell kicked five conversions and a penalty. Damian Kozik replied with two tries for Kinsale and Barry McGrory landed three penalties.

Clonakilty will now be away to the winners of next week’s tie between Old Christians and Thurles.

The Killarney v Ballincollig tie was postponed and no new date has been set yet.

Muskerry await the winners of this tie as they received a walk over from Crosshaven.

In the Martin O’Sullivan Cup, Division Three League leaders Fethard continued their unbeaten run with a 19-5 away win at Fermoy. This game was transferred to the North Cork venue after the Tipperary venue was unplayable.

Fethard led 19-0 at half time with tries from Gary Kavanagh, Shane Kavanagh and Willie Morgan. Gary Kavanagh converted two of the tries. Fermoy’s only response in the second half was a try from Eddie O’Connell.

Killorglin won the Kerry derby defeating Tralee 26-22 in a hard fought contest. Cathal Doyle, Mikey Harrington, Rob Lynch and Tony Lynch were Killorglin’s try scorers and Luke O’Shea kicked three conversions. Jeaic O Suilleabhain, Fearghal O Nualain and Jeff Foley replied with tries for Tralee and Jack Quilter converted two and also added a penalty.

In Junior 2 League South Cork Constitution defeated Cobh Pirates 34-10. Doug Abbott and Dave king each scored two tries for the winners, Gordon Good and Gavin Fitzgerald got one apiece. Robin O’Flynn kicked two conversions. Sean McDermott replied with a try for Cobh and Sean Meade converted and also kicked a penalty.

RESULTS:
All Ireland Junior Cup: Ashbourne 22, Clonmel 13;
Ballina 6, Instonians 3;
Connemara 10, Kilfeacle 12;
Enniskillen 13, Newcastle West 28;

Women’s All Ireland League: Blackrock College 24, U.L. Bohemian 39;
Galwegians 27, Tullamore 31;
Old Belvedere 68, Highfield 3;

Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Shield: Clonakilty 43, Kinsale 19;
Killarney v Ballincollig postponed;

Martin O’Sullivan Cup: Chorca Dhuibhne v Ennis postponed;
Fethard 19, Fermoy 5;
Killorglin 26, Tralee 22;

Junior 2 League South Section A: Clonakilty 10, Bandon 31;
Dunmanway 39, Skibbereen 25;

Section B: Cobh Pirates 10, Cork Constitution 34;
Dolphin 43, Muskerry 5;

Donal Walsh Under 20 League: Highfield 5, U.C.C. 55;
Sunday’s Well 7, Cork Constitution 45;

Women’s Qualifying League: Fermoy 0, Tralee 63;
Richmond 15, Ballincollig 29;
Shannon 38, Bandon 7;

Club Under 18 Conference 1: Old Crescent 12, Nenagh Ormond 30;
Shannon-St. Mary’s 17, Ennis 31;
Thomond 12, Garryowen 21;

Conference 2: Listowel 15, Castleisland-Abbeyfeale 29;
Newcastle West-Estuary 48, Tralee 14;
South Kerry 23, Charleville 0;

Conference 3: Bantry Bay 0, Bandon 41;
Clonakilty 24, Kinsale 20;

Conference 4: Cork Constitution 28, Cobh Pirates 15;
Muskerry 28, Douglas-Carrigaline 0;
Sunday’s Well 17, Highfield 13;

Conference 5: Galbally 10, Mallow 0;
Kilfeacle 14, Clanwilliam 28;
Thurles 23, Cashel-Fethard 3;

Conference 6: Old Christians 21, Midleton 31;
Youghal 5, Waterpark 37;

Club Under 16 League Conference 1: Nenagh Ormond 27, Newcastle West-Estuary 17;

Conference 2: Kanturk 0, Castleisland 35;
Killorglin 0, Tralee 26;
Listowel 12, Killarney 48;

Conference 3: Clonakilty 22, Bantry Bay 0;
Muskerry 12, Bandon 31;
Skibbereen 22, Ballincollig 22;

Conference 4: Mallow 27, Cork Constitution 12;
Old Christians 12, Highfield 8;
Sunday’s Well 33, Dolphin 5;

Conference 5: Carrick-Dungarvan 31, Fermoy 25;
Kilfeacle 22, Clanwilliam 10;
Thurles 24, Cashel 10;

East Under 14 League Section A: Dungarvan 17, Clonmel 38;

North Under 15 League Section 2: Garryowen 26, Newcastle West 5;

South Under 14 League Conference 1: Bantry Bay 29, Clonakilty 7;
Skibbereen 20, Bandon 20;

Conference 2: Crosshaven 12, Sunday’s Well 22;
Mallow 26, Cork Constitution 21;

Conference 3: Fermoy 5, Cobh Pirates 24;

Conference 4: Ballincollig 15, Muskerry 35;
Highfield 5, Douglas-Carrigaline 39;

South Under 13 League Conference 1: Cork Constitution 37, Skibbereen 9;

West Under 14 League: Chorca Dhuibhne 15, Castleisland 25;
Under 13 Friendly: Midleton 5, Cobh Pirates 25;

Girls Under 18 League Conference A: Fethard 5, Carrick-Waterpark 22;