Bank Of Ireland Age-Grade Club Finals

The Bank of Ireland Munster U16 and U18 Club Cup finals take place at Thomond Park today, Sunday, 8 April.  Cobh defeated Mallow 31-17 in last weekend’s U16 Cup semi-final, and will meet Ennis, who overcame Skibbereen 26-8 to secure their place on the final stage. Bandon will go head-to-head with Skibbereen in the U18 Cup final after pushing past Cobh 16-7. Last season’s U16 Club Cup winners, Skibbereen, edged out Nenagh 6-0 in their respective semi-final. The U16 Plate final between Bandon and Newcastle West / Estuary also takes place at Thomond Park today and completes a day of age-grade club rugby.  Bandon overcame Clonmel 39-7 in Thursday's Bank of Ireland U16 Bowl final at Irish Independent Park. The U18 Plate semi-final between Kinsale and Old Christians was postponed last week and will be scheduled for this weekend with details to follow. In the U18 Bowl semi-final, Old Crescent pipped Kilfeacle 6-5 on Wednesday night to reach the final. 

Bank of Ireland U16 & U18 Club Cup Finals, Sunday 8 April, Thomond Park

U16 Plate Final: Bandon RFC v Newcastle West / Estuary RFC (12 noon, Back Pitch) U16 Cup Final: Cobh Pirates RFC v Ennis RFC (2pm) U18 Cup Final: Bandon RFC v Skibbereen RFC (4pm)