Munster Lose Final Junior Interpro Tie

Munster’s hopes of winning the Junior Interprovincial title ended in disappointment at Creggs RFC as Connacht came from behind to beat them 29-21.

Munster started the day level on points with Leinster and one behind leaders Ulster and depending on results were in with a good chance of taking the title.

Following Leinster’s 28-20 win over Ulster which saw them retain the title, Munster finished bottom of the table.

Munster held a 14-10 lead at half-time but were unable to match Connacht’s second-half display. Ben Ridgeway scored two tries for Munster and Brian Bennett one, with Ridgeway converting all three.

Munster: Derry O’Connor (Abbeyfeale) capt; Keelan Stephenson (Richmond), Gary Kavanagh (Fethard), Craig O’Connell (Old Christians), Olan Crowley (Bandon); Ben Ridgeway (Bandon), Brian Bennett (Richmond); Vinny O’Regan (Fermoy), Scott Kingston (Bandon), Cathal Finn (Charleville); Olan Deane (Clonakilty), Brendan Childs (Galbally); Darragh Crowe (Clanwilliam), Jack Green (Skibbereen), Tom Ferguson (Bandon).

Replacements: Dan Duggan (Skibbereen), Ger McCormack (Thurles), Kieran Shannon (Skibbereen), Sean Walsh (Clanwilliam), Jamie Kind (Crosshaven), Sean Herlihy (Newcastle West), Seamus Keating (Dungarvan), Rob Armstrong (Kinsale).