Weekend Junior Rugby Round-Up

Clonmel were crowned Munster Junior League champions for the first time, as three more Senior clubs made their exit from the Munster Junior Cup.

History was made at Clonmel when after several attempts to win the Junior League34-7 win over Cobh Pirates to claim the trophy for the first time.

Two tries from Luke Hogan and one by Morgan Lyons together with two conversions by Conor Cooney gave Clonmel a 19-0 half time lead. Further tries from Neville Melbourne, Darragh Foley and Billy O’Kelly extended their advantage to 34-0 before Greg Higgins replied with a try and conversion for Cobh.

At the other end of the table both Old Christians and Galbally secured their place in the top flight for another season.

Old Christians travelled to Skibbereen and came away with a 23-17 victory. Each side were awarded a penalty try in the opening half but a conversion and two penalties by Sean Meaney gave Christians a 13-10 interval lead. Ger Hurley kicked a conversion and a penalty for the home side. Niall McCarthy and Darragh Daly added further tries for the visitors, while Michael Limerick replied with a try for Skibbereen which Hurley converted.

Galbally defeated Waterpark 29-7, a result that still leaves the Suirsiders in danger of being relegated. Gerry Miller scored a try for Waterpark and John Lillis converted.

In Division Two Clanwilliam received a walk over from Presentation and that means they will be promoted along with Bandon to the top flight next season.

Mallow moved up to third place after their 24-12 home win over Thurles. Mallow led 10-6 at the break and had tries from Con O’Donovan, John Forrest and Kieran Willis. Micky O’Flynn converted all three and also kicked a penalty.

Waterford City defeated Abbeyfeale 13-5 with a try from Ryan Phillips and a conversion and two penalties by Michael Hayes. Kieran McCarthy was Abbeyfeale’s try scorer.

In the Munster Junior Cup, Kilfeacle defeated Garryowen 18-10 at Dooradoyle. The visitors led 10-0 at half time and had tries from Diarmuid O’Donnell and Danny Lambe.

Ciaran Lowry kicked a drop goal and Darren Lowry added a conversion and a penalty. John Mark Griffin was Garryowen’s try scorer and Fionn McGibney kicked a conversion and a penalty.

In a very tight game at Cashel, St. Mary’s defeated the home side 13-6. Ollie McGlinchey opened the scoring with a penalty for Cashel but a try by Barry Kelly gave Mary’s a 5-3 interval lead.

McGlinchey restored Cashel’s lead with a second penalty but Sean Lyons hit back with a penalty for the Limerick side to make it 8-6. Matthew Hickey scored a late try to make sure of victory for the Saints.

Clonakilty defeated Kinsale 38-24 in a game that produced ten tries. Courtney Canning scored two tries for Clonakilty and Cian Clancy, Eoin O’Neill, Batt Duggan and Aidan Foley were Clon’s other try scorers. Joe

Lee kicked four conversions. Kinsale replied with two tries from Pat O’Regan and one each from Tom McCarthy and Andrew Kelly. Barry McGrory kicked two conversions.

St. Senan’s defeated Kanturk 15-5 but did not have things all their own way. Aidan McMahon and Ian Fitzgerald were try scorers for Senan’s and Declan Rowe kicked a conversion and a penalty. Tadgh McSweeney replied with a try for Kanturk.

Cork Constitution defeated Youghal 22-8 in the Munster Junior Plate with two tries and a conversion from Joe Upritchard. Mark O’Mahony and Michael O’Callaghan also scored tries for the Temple Hill side. Paddy O’Brien replied with a try for Youghal and Keith McCarthy kicked a penalty.

Ennis defeated Bruff 33-17 in the quarter finals of the Munster Junior Bowl. Damien Forde and Peter Hannah scored tries for Ennis and Martin Hayes kicked seven penalties and a conversion. Mike McCarthy, Owen Cahill and Tommy Carroll were try scorers for Bruff and Richard McAuliffe kicked a conversion.

Two tries each from Mark Lawless and Paddy Hughes and one by Ian Murphy helped Sunday’s Well to a 30-12 home win over Fermoy. Robbie Doyle kicked a conversion and a penalty. Tom Murphy and John McCarthy were Fermoy’s try scorers and Dylan Lacey kicked a penalty.

RESULTS:
Munster Junior Cup: Cashel 6, St. Mary's 13;
Garryowen 10, Kilfeacle 18;
Kanturk 5, St. Senan's 15;
Kinsale 24, Clonakilty 38;

Munster Junior Plate: Cork Constitution 22, Youghal 8;

Munster Junior Bowl: Bruff 17, Ennis 33;
Sunday's Well 30, Fermoy 17;

Munster Junior League Division 1: Clonmel 34, Cobh Pirates 7;
Galbally 29, Waterpark 7;
Skibbereen 17, Old Christians 23;

Division 2: Mallow 24, Thurles 12;
Waterford City 13, Abbeyfeale 5;

Webb Cup: Clanwilliam 12, U.L. Bohemian 18;
Garryowen 12, Shannon 22;
Newcastle West 20, Scariff 3;
Old Crescent 7, St. Senan's 21;
Presentation 36, Abbeyfeale 5;

Junior 2 League South Semi Finals: Bandon 26, Highfield 29;
Corca Dhuibhne 17, Cork Constitution 19;

Junior 3 Cup: Skibbereen 19, Crosshaven 3;

Under 20 Donal Walsh Trophy Division 1 Play Offs: Buccaneers 17, Highfield 33;
Cork Constitution 45, U.L. Bohemian 0;

Junior Friendly: Midleton 10, Muskerry 7;
U.C.C. 24, Dolphin 50;

North Under 18 Conference: Old Crescent-UL Bohemian 15, Kilrush 15;

North Under 15 Conference: Young Munster 36, St. Senan's 0;

South Under 18 League Phase 2 Quarter Finals: Clonakilty 14, Ballincollig 12;
Skibbereen 31, Old Christians 0;
South Kerry 23, Muskerry 17;
Sunday's Well 5, Cobh Pirates 21;

South Under 16 Development League Play Offs: Charleville 19, Douglas-Carrigaline 6;
Crosshaven 12, Midleton 0;

South Under 14 League Semi Finals: Cobh Pirates 10, Kinsale 5;
Skibbereen 8, Old Christians 7;

West Under 16 Cup: Corca Dhuibhne 25, Listowel 41;

West Under 14 Cup: Killorglin 18, Castleisland 19;

Womens Division 1 Cup: St. Mary's 0, Abbeyfeale 19;