Weekend Rugby Roundup

Weekend Rugby Roundup Munster began their defence of their Junior Interprovincial title with a trip to Wexford but lost 13-8 to Leinster.

Because several Junior Clubs are still involved in competitions clubs would not release players for the Interprovincial series, the side that was selected put up a credible performance. Leinster dominated the opening half and led 13-3 at half time. Stuart Lee kicked a penalty for Munster. The holders enjoyed the better of the exchanges in the second half and when Eoin Duffy scored try to reduced the deficit to five, Munster had their chances to add to their tally, but were unable to converted their possession into scores.

Shannon completed their Ulster Bank League Division 1B program with a 34-26 away win over already relegated Dungannon to finish in fifth place in the table. John Shine scored two tries for the winners and Niall Horan, Shaun Horgan and Dave Evans one each. Tadhg Bennett converted four of the tries.
Tralee booked their place in the Munster Junior Plate where they will face either Shannon or St. Mary’s in the final after their 39-18 away win over Presentation. Fearghal O’Nuallain, James O’Neill, Eoin Murphy, Eoin O’Carroll and Bryan O’Sullivan scored tries for Tralee and Garret Walsh kicked four conversions and two penalties.

Bandon and St. Senan’s will contest the Munster Junior Clubs Shield Final after a last minute penalty from Jack Murphy earned the West Cork side a 30-29 home victory over Clanwilliam. Gearoid Crowley scored two tries for Bandon and Christian Mulcahy one. Richard Walsh converted all three tries and kicked two penalties. Gavin Ryan and John Richardson replied with tries for the Tipperary side and Brian Kissane converted both and added five penalties.

Ballincollig and Douglas will contest the Martin O’Sullivan Cup Final. Ballincollig travelled to Dungarvan and defeated the home side 18-13. Andrew Carey and Matt Rabbilo scored tries for Dungarvan and David Hickey kicked a penalty.

Douglas defeated Carrick-on-Suir 27-22 in the other semi final. Niall O’Connell, Alan Drumm and Dave Murphy were try scorers for Douglas and Eoin Philpott converted all three and added two penalties. Ross Clery scored three tries for Carrick’ and Charlie Boland kicked two conversions and a penalty.

Highfield beat Cork Constitution 38-29 to reach the final of the Munster Seconds League. Dave Norris, Conor Forde, Tommy Upton, Mark O’Driscoll, John Purcell and Fintan O’Sullivan were Highfield‘s try scorers and Colm Downes kicked four conversions.

Kanturk booked their place in the Cork County Cup final where they will face Clonakilty in the decider following their exciting mid week victory over Old Christians 31-21. Mark Healy and John O’Sullivan each scored two tries for the Duhallow side and Conor O’Sullivan got one. Healy converted three of the tries. Aidan Ware, Alan O’Connell and Stewart Lee replied with tries for the Rathcooney side and Lee converted all three.

Highfield defeated Clonmel 20-10 to win the Junior Two Cup South Final at Musgrave Park. Paul Moriarty and Mark Spillett were the winners try scorers and Dave Eustace kicked two conversions and two penalties to lead 20-0 at half time. Dylan Cadogan opened Clonmel’s account with a penalty ten minutes into the second half and he converted a try by Billy O’Kelly late in the game.

Cork Constitution regained the Dennehy Cup with a 12-0 win over Mallow at Woodleigh Park. Cormac O’Doherty and Simon Barry scored tries for Con’ and Barry kicked a conversion.
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Kanturk won the Dave Dineen Cup Final at Musgrave Park on Thursday night last when they defeated Muskerry 10-5. A try from George O’Mahony gave Muskerry a 5-0 interval lead. Playing with the wind in the second half Dinny O’Sullivan had Kanturk level mid way through the half and with the game in injury time Dan O’Callaghan got in at the corner for a try for Kanturk.

Charleville defeated U.C.C. 25-5 in the final of the Tait Cup. Mattie O’Neill scored two tries for Charleville and Daniel O’Dwyer one with Shane Corkery adding two conversions and two penalties.

Dunmanway-Bantry Bay booked their place in the final of the McCarthy Cup with a 22-8 away win over Charleville. Damien Hicks, John White and Colin Clancy scored tries for the west Cork outfit and Albert Greene kicked two conversions and a penalty. Dan Dwyer replied with a try for Charleville and Paudie Coughlan added a penalty.

FIXTURES
Junior Inter Provincial: Leinster 13, Munster 8;

Ulster Bank League Division 1B: Dungannon 26, Shannon 34;

Munster Junior Clubs Shield Semi Final: Bandon 30, Clanwilliam 29;

Martin O'Sullivan Cup Semi Finals: Douglas 27, Carrick-on-Suir 22;
Dungarvan 13, Ballincollig 18;

Munster Junior Plate Semi Final: Presentation 18, Tralee 39;

Munster Seconds League Playoff: Cork Constitution 29, Highfield 38;

Cork County Cup Semi Final: Kanturk 31, Old Christians 21;

Junior 2 Cup South Final: Highfield 20, Clonmel 10;

Dave Dineen Cup Final: Kanturk 10, Muskerry 5;

Tait Cup Final: Charleville 25, U.C.C. 5;

Dennehy Cup Final: Cork Constitution 12, Mallow 0;

McCarthy Cup Semi Final: Charleville 8, Dunmanway-Bantry Bay 22;

East Under 16 Development League Final: Cashel 24, Clonmel 38;

South Under 18 Cup Final: Clonakilty 20, Highfield 15;

South Under 18 Phase 2 League Final: Bantry Bay 11, Midleton 8;

South Under 18 Development Cup Final: Bandon 0, Skibbereen 22;

South Under 16 Cup Semi Final: Muskerry 11, Highfield 18;

South Under 16 Cup Final: Bantry Bay 0, Highfield 11;

South Under 16 Development Cup Final: Crosshaven 15, Youghal 0;

South Under 14 Cup Final: Cobh Pirates 12, Mallow 12;

South Under 14 Development Cup Final: Bantry Bay 34, Cork Constitution 15;