- 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
‘Walk-over’ week-end for junior rugby
- Updated: 28/04/2014
(Tom Russell took this cheeky pic of Richmond v Galbally)
THERE are times when one wonders why the North Munster Branch bother making fixtures for this time of the season. Out of seven junior games arranged locally last week-end only one was played. Five others were called off while another has been be-fixed (conditionally) for this Tuesday night.
One reason given was that there were not sufficient referees available because of the Munster Heineken Cup match in France but the main reason was that most teams were unable to field a fifteen.
In another development this Monday night, this website has learned that the O’Carroll Plate will not be played for this season. Richmond were notified this morning that a decision had been taken to abandon it. They were due to play the winners of Ennis/Shannon in the final. Ennis originally won the game but Shannon objected and won the objection but they also played an illegal player, so both teams have been disqualified and the Plate has been cancelled.
So hats off to Galbally and Thurles who decided to put strong sides on the field for their Manseragh Cup quarter-final in Killinane last Friday night. The Tipperary boys were really up for this one and shocked the home side with 13 points in an exciting first half. Galbally’s only response was a penalty from Tony Henebry. The second half was a different affair with the ‘Bally boys really stepping up the pressure and they were rewarded when Brendan Childs got in for an unconverted try. Galbally tried hard to get a late converted try but the Thurles defence stood up to the pressure and left delighted with their 8-13 victory.
The eagerly anticipated meeting of Skibbereen and St Mary’s in the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup, to be played on Sunday, was called off.
Just for the record, the games that did not take place at the week-end were: Friday night last, Richmond v Shannon or Ennis, called off because of objection; Munster Junior 2 Cup, Saturday, Thomond receive walk-over from Corca Dhuibhne; Bandon receive walk-over from Old Crescent; Munster Senior Seconds League play-off, Highfield receive walk-over from Thomond who couldn’t field a team; Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup, Skibbereen v St Mary’s, called off.
There is a big game down for decision in Annacotty this Tuesday night when two of the city’s closest rivals, Thomond and St Mary’s meet in the final of the McInerney Cup. Kick off is at 7.15 and this one is worth a visit.
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