Table-Toppers | Munster Clubs In The All Ireland League
8th April 2020 By The Editor
Cork Con finished up the season undefeated.
There were many notable performances from Munster clubs across the All Ireland League divisions this season with Cork Constitution, Highfield and UL Bohemian finishing top of their respective leagues.
Cork Constitution
Cork Con enjoyed a terrific season. The reigning All Ireland League Division 1A champions secured the top spot and were undefeated with 14 wins from 14.
Sitting on 61 points overall, the Cork club secured five try-scoring bonuses to go 12 points clear of Munster rivals Garryowen who finished in second.
Ireland U20 and Cork Con out-half, Jack Crowley, won the All Ireland League Try of the Month for December with a score against Ballynahinch.
A fantastic team try – watch below.
The table-toppers also booked their place in the Bateman Cup final with a comprehensive win over Sligo in the semi-final, having previously lifted the Cup five consecutive times between 2013-2017.
The Temple Hill side claimed silverware in the early stages of the season, securing the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup for the 30th time after defeating Young Munster in the final at Irish Independent Park.
Highfield
The Division 1B newcomers finished top of the league after impressing across the rounds.
Assured performances and comprehensive victories over Malone, Banbridge and Naas set the tone for Highfield early on and the Cork club continued their winning streak.
Highfield went nine points clear of Old Wesley, having lost only two games this season, while recording four try-scoring bonuses to accumulate 54 points in total.
UL Bohemian
UL Bohemian were the dominant force in the Women’s All Ireland League. The Limerick club maintained an unbeaten record, winning 12 from 12 to finish nine points clear at the top of the table.
Alana McInerney, a member of the 2019 Munster U18 Girls Interprovincial Championship winning side, secured the Women’s All Ireland League Try of the Month award for January.
Watch the brilliant team try below.
UL Bohs’ were on course for a record 14th Women’s All Ireland League title last season after booking their place in the final against Railway Union.
However, a dramatic 13-8 scoreline went the way of the first-time finalists Railway Union.
UL Bohs’ continued to impress and claimed silverware following victory in the Women’s All Ireland Cup final.
The club were crowned All Ireland Cup champions for a record sixth time with a win over Blackrock at Ashbourne RFC.
UL Bohs’ secured their spot in this season’s final, overcoming Railway Union 18-12 in the semi-final, to set-up a showdown with Old Belvedere.
