Weekend Junior Rugby Round-Up

Clonmel’s hopes of winning the All Ireland Provincial League series received a major setback as Shannon book their place in the final of the Munster Junior Cup.

Dundalk are now on course to win the All Ireland Provincial League title after their 24-8 home win over Clonmel. A win away to Connemara next Saturday will see them win the title and set up a play-off away to DLSP to decide who will be playing in the Ulster Bank League.

Dundalk were full value for their 24-8 victory. The home side dominated the opening half and led 10-3 at half time with a try from Tuipucoto Noku and a conversion and a penalty by Ultan Murphy. Conor Cooney replied with a penalty for Clonmel.

Tries from Tomas Campbell and James McConnon both converted by Murphy extended Dundalk’s advantage before Greg Carroll scored a consolation try for Clonmel.

Connemara have yet to register a score in this league, as they went down to Instonians 43-0.

Shannon are through to the Munster Junior Cup Final after a hard earned 19-13 home win over Kilfeacle.
Shannon led 9-3 at half time with three penalties from Ronan McKenna to one by James Hogan for Kilfeacle.

Hogan had to take over the kicking duties from Darren Lowry who was injured early in the game.
Shaun Horgan increased the home side’s lead with a try before a try from Ciaran Lowry and a conversion and penalty by Hogan closed the gap to 14-13. Kelvin Brown scored a late try to secure Shannon’s place in the final against either Clonmel or Young Munster.

Thurles and Skibbereen will contest the Munster Junior Plate Final after both recorded away wins.

Thurles defeated Cork Constitution 35-15 at Temple Hill. The Tipperary side led 24-8 at half time with Nicky Irwin scoring three tries and Phil Kelly and Eoghan O’Dwyer getting one each. O’Dwyer kicked two conversions and two penalties. Con’ replied with tries from Jimmy Ahern and Cormac Doherty and Rob Armstrong kicked a conversion and a penalty.

Skibbereen made the long trip to Nenagh and three penalties from Ger Hurley saw them book their place in the final on a 9-3 scoreline. Michael Walsh replied with a penalty for Nenagh.

Bandon won their third trophy of the season as they defeated Charleville 34-17 in the final of the O’Neill Cup at Rathcooney.

The winners led 12-9 in a closely contested opening half with tries from Christian Mulcahy and Kevin Brophy and Richard Walsh kicked a conversion. Shane Corkery replied with three penalties for Charleville.
Two tries from Jack Murphy and one each by Mighty Okafor and Conor Pullin and a Walsh conversion put the game beyond the north Cork side.

Shane O’Sullivan scored a late try for Charleville and Corkery kicked his fourth penalty.

Galbally and Waterford City have reached the final of the Garryowen Cup.

Galbally booked their place in the decider after a narrow 13-12 home win over Cashel. Kevin O’Donoghue scored a try for the winners and Sean Bourke kicked a conversion and two penalties. Cashel had tries from Cormac O’Donnell and Kieran Gleeson. Ollie McGlinchey added a conversion.

Waterford City defeated Clanwilliam 24-23 in the other semi final at Clanwilliam Park. Michael Hayes kicked five penalties and a drop goal for the winners and Aaron Foskin added two drop goals. Gavin Hickey, Darragh Crowe and Brian O’Rahelly were Clanwilliam’s try scorers and Andrew Ryan kicked two penalties and a conversion.

Corca Dhuibhne defeated Castleisland 29-25 to win the McElligott Cup Final. Ciaran Collins scored three tries for the west Kerry Gaeltacht side and Alan Devane got one. Shane Griffin kicked three penalties. Con Reynolds, Padraig O’Shea replied with tries for Castleisland and they were also awarded a penalty try. Reynolds kicked two penalties and two conversions.

Highfield advanced to the semi finals of the Junior Two South Cup with a 22-12 home victory over Cork Constitution. Darren Walsh, Liam Murphy and Rory Cullinane scored tries for Highfield and Dave Eustace kicked a penalty and two conversions. Doug Abbott and Ryan Flannigan were try scorers for Con’ and Simon Barry kicked a conversion.

Kinsale recorded a 31-23 away win over Mitchelstown in the Dave Dineen Cup. Jimmy Walsh scored two of Kinsale’s five tries with Chris Pringle, Tom McGrath and Timmy Broderick getting one each. Broderick kicked a penalty and two conversions.

Midleton retained their Junior Three Cup South title after their 20-9 away win over Fermoy at Rathcooney. Shane Wiggins and Eoin Lacey exchanged early penalties before a try from Eoin McGrath converted by Wiggins earned Midleton a 10-3 interval lead. Lacey closed the gap to a point with two penalties early in the second half but a try from Peter Casey and a conversion and penalty by Wiggins saw the trophy head to east Cork for another year.

Crosshaven defeated UCC at the Mardyke in the Tait Cup 12-9. Peter O’Leary and Don Donoghue scored tries for Crosshaven and Des Deane kicked a penalty.

RESULTS:
All Ireland Provincial League: Connemara 0, Instonians 43;
Dundalk 24, Clonmel 8;

Munster Junior Cup Semi Final: Shannon 19, Kilfeacle 13;

Munster Junior Plate Semi Finals: Cork Constitution 15, Thurles 35;
Nenagh Ormond 3, Skibbereen 9;

O'Neill Cup Final: Charleville 17, Bandon 34;

Garryowen Cup Semi Finals: Clanwilliam 23, Waterford City 24;
Galbally 13, Cashel 12;

McElligott Cup Final: Corca Dhuibhne 29, Castleisland 25;

Webb Cup: Abbeyfeale 18, Kilrush 34;
Scariff 3, Young Munster 11;

Junior 2 Cup South: Highfield 22, Cork Constitution 12;

Dave Dineen Plate: Mitchelstown 23, Kinsale 31;

Junior 3 Cup South Final: Fermoy 9, Midleton 20;

Tait Cup: U.C.C. 9, Crosshaven 12;

Pan Munster Under 18 League Final: Bruff 20, Newcastle West-Estuary 22;

Pan Munster Under 16 League Final: Young Munster 14, Waterpark 17;

East Under 18 Cup: Cashel 0, Waterpark 29;

North Under 13 Conference: Newcastle West-Estuary 50, Shannon blues 0;
Old Crescent 12, Newcastle West-Estuary 47;

South Under 18 Cup: Bantry Bay 14, Highfield 3;
Kinsale 16, Dolphin 10;

South Under 18 Development Cup: Mallow 15, Bandon 18;
Muskerry 18, Old Christians 13;

South Under 16 Cup: Clonakilty 48, Mallow 21;
Kinsale 17, Kanturk 5;

South Under 16 Plate: Skibbereen 15, Muskerry 5;

South Under 16 Development Cup: Bandon 19, Bantry Bay 18;
Old Christians 5, Charleville 22;

South Under 16 Development League Play Off: Dunmanway 27, Crosshaven 0;

South Under 14 Cup: Kinsale 10, Cobh Pirates 25;
Skibbereen 17, Ballincollig 7;

South Under 14 Development Cup: Highfield 13, Kanturk 36;

South Under 13 League: Mallow 24, Midleton 10;