Fixtures Confirmed For Bank Of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup Semi-Finals

The fixtures have been confirmed for the upcoming semi-finals of the Bank Of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup. Old Crescent will take on Clonmel in Takumi Park on the 20th of February at 8pm with both sides vying for their first ever Munster Senior Challenge Cup title. In the other semi-final, Young Munster will meet Nenagh Ormond in Tom Clifford Park on the 22nd of February, kicking off at 2:30pm, in a repeat of the 2023 final. 2024 winners Garryowen will not retain their title as they finished the group stages in second just three points behind Young Munster.

Road To The Semi-Finals

Old Crescent got their Munster Senior Challenge Cup underway with a tight contest with Cork side Dolphin who they defeated 31-26 in Takumi Park. They then went on to defeat East Cork side Midleton 14-24. Securing their place in the top spot of group four. Clonmel put in a strong victory over Bruff with a 44-22 scoreline and then went on to topple Cashel 21-15 and UL Bohemian 12-43 to clinch the top spot in group three. Young Munster earned the top seed in group two beating last year's champions Garryowen 31-33 and Leesiders UCC 49-24. While Nenagh Ormond secured their spot with wins over Highfield 22-29, Cork Constitution 31-12 and Shannon 5-45.