- Jack O’Donoghue is top turnover king after round two
- ‘Saints’ relegated, Newcastle West can yet lift the MJL1 title
- AIL defeats for Shannon, ‘Munsters’, Bruff and Thomond
- Terrific wins for UL Bohemian and Old Crescent tonight in AIL2A
- Bonus point win as Munster prove too strong for the Southern Kings in Cork
- Kings will need to be in regal form to deprive Munster of home victory
- Important games for Limerick clubs as the AIL resumes action this week-end
- Tension mounts as local clubs feature in second last fence of Munster Junior League 1
- Impressive win for Clonmel on UL pitch keeps them on title target
- Will Joe Schmidt ring the changes for the Scottish game?
- Cancellations a-plenty as Munster Junior Cup gathers momentum
- Henshaw at full-back not really a gamble as Ireland name their team
- Ian excited about exploring new horizons as he plans two moves
- Nine local clubs in Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup action this week-end
- UL Bohemian and Thomond advance in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup
- Abbeyfeale lift the Transfield Cup for the first time since 1977
- Young Munster facing battle to avoid the drop
- Munster fight hard for victory in Rodney Parade
- Bonus point for Garryowen as Shannon fail to build on recent form
- AIL: Shannon win, Young Munster and Garryowen lose today in 1A
- AIL wins tonight for Old Crescent in 2A and Thomond in 2C
- John Ryan for Archer the only change on the Munster team
- Key Euro games for referees Neville, Clancy, Brace and Lacey
- Frank Quinn’s review of the final pools games of Heineken Cup
- Decent Munster representation on Ireland Six Nations squad
- English clubs’ wretched record at Thomond Park: 21 defeats, 2 wins
- A Newcastle view as their side fails to get winning bonus point
- Is the Transfield Cup final to take place in the Markets Field?
- Defeat for Richmond today dents their junior league title hopes
- Brave Garryowen’s late strike gives them ticket to Bateman decider
- Munster march on towards another home Heineken Cup quarter final
- Munster and Gloucester announce their teams for to-morrow night’s game
- All to play for as Munster Junior League division one hots up
- Garryowen keen to avoid their third successive cup defeat
- Munster’s Ian Keatley seems set to join Benetton Treviso
- Leinster are still the favourites to retain the Champions Cup
- Thomond and Bruff advance in cup: Newcastle drop league points
- Munster superb as they hold on for bonus point victory
- Munster’s away form will again be tested in the Showgrounds
- Munster Senior Cup retains its magic as Garryowen seek more glory
- Leinster’s winger James Lowe is suspended for two weeks
- Local referees are included in Guinness PRO14 week-end fixtures list
- St Mary’s, Thomond, Newcastle West, Bruff in league and cup action
- Brilliant Earls try seals victory over Leinster
- Young Munster romp home with comfortable Charity Cup win
- 12 changes as Munster prepare for another Thomond Park epic
- Frank Murphy to referee Munster v Leinster PRO14 fixture
- Full house for Munster and Leinster showdown at Thomond Park
- Christmas 2018 marks a record year for Limerick Rugby website
- Ulster happy with home win while Munster settle for single point
Impressive win for Clonmel on UL pitch keeps them on title target
- Updated: 10/02/2019
By Aidan Corr
WITH two series of games remaining, the Munster Junior League division one title rests between Clonmel, Bandon and Newcastle West, with the Tipperary side slight favourites to take the laurels after their big win today over Richmond. Bandon kept their hopes alive with a win in Kilfeacle while Newcastle West have also held onto their hopes thanks to a bonus point win away to Skibbereen.
Abbeyfeale pleased their supporters with a comfortable victory over St Mary’s in Grove Island while Galbally gave their survival hopes a boost with a home win over St Senan’s.
Richmond 12, Clonmel 38: Played on the 4G pitch at the University of Limerick, Clonmel were comfortable winners over the Limerick side, running in six tries to two. The Tipperary side were in superb form in this game and they are now poised to reap sufficient league points in their final two games to be crowned champions. They dominated this game with Richmond’s two tries, one each from Brian Mullins (pictured) and Jonathan Tully, and a conversion by Mike Kelliher, coming in the latter stages of a one-sided game.
Skibbereen 17, Newcastle West 35: ‘Skib’ were were well in this game at the break and trailed by just two points, 17-21. They failed to score in a second half that saw the Limerick side add tries from Sean Murphy and Brian O’Sullivan, both converted by Sean Herlihy.
Murphy and O’Sullivan also scored tries in the opening half for NCW, Michael Bourke added a third and Sean Herlihy kicked three conversions.
St Mary’s 18, Abbeyfeale 33: It has been a testing campaign for St Mary’s, winning just one of their league games from 11 outings and they took a step further towards relegation with this defeat at home in Grove Island. The ‘Saints’ had the benefit of the wind in the opening 40 minutes but they were down 12-0 in the early stages of the game. For the rest of the half the home side were on top and they went in at the break leading 13-12.
Abbeyfeale scored a converted try early in the second half to go into a 13-19 lead but St Mary’s showed great character to score another try to make it 18-19 with ten minutes remaining. Abbeyfeale stepped on the gas in those final stages with two converted tries and ran out winners 18-33.
Richard Wallace, Aaron Noonan and Darragh Kerley scored tries for St Mary’s while Alan Kiely kicked a penalty. Abbeyfeale’s scores came from tries by Michael Roche, Trent Reki 2, Derry O’Connor and a penalty try while Derry O’Connor kicked three conversions.
Galbally 17, St Senan’s 0: This win for Galbally will ease some of their relegation fears. St Senan’s are still not out of the drop zone and they will face some anxious moments in their remaining two fixtures.
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