Cork Constitution Retain Bank Of Ireland Munster Junior Cup

Holders Cork Constitution retained their Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup title with a convincing win over Nenagh Ormond at Dooradoyle with a 38-20 victory. Charlie O’Doherty gave Nenagh an early lead with a penalty and a try by Conor O’Shaughnessy made it 8-0 to the Tipperary side. A yellow card saw Nenagh reduced to 14 and Con took advantage with a try by Johnny Murphy to make it 8-5. Further tries by Rob Hedderman and Jacob Sheahan, both converted by Murphy made it 19-8 for the holders at half time. Cork Constitution extended their advantage with a try early in the second half with a try from Billy Scannell and Murphy converted, Gavin O’Riordan made it 31-8 with his side’s fifth try. Murphy made it 38-8 with his second try and he also added the extras. Nenagh substitute Tom Crofts made his mark with two tries and O’Doherty converted both to make it 38-20, but Con held out for their 21^st title. Cork Constitution: Rory Byrne; Rob Hedderman, Bruce Matthews, Gavin O'Riordan, Johnny Murphy; Ronan Byrd, Louis Kahn; Michael Cogan, George Good, David Good; David Bamidele, Richard Thompson; Cian Desmond, Alexander Alderson, Jacob Sheahan. Replacements: Billy Scannell, Julien Royer, Ashley Deane, James Morrison, Hermann O'Donoghue, Finn O'Dwyer, Luke Sisk O'Mahony. Nenagh Ormond: Sam Cusack; Conor O'Shaughnessy, Patrick Scully, John Healy, Fionn Higgins; Derek Corcoran, Charlie O'Doherty; Richie Whelan, Jack Devanny, Matthew Burke; Jake O'Kelly,  Fionn O'Meara; John Brislane (capt), Joseph Coffey, Robbie Tynan. Replacements: Ivan Struzia, Niall O'Gorman, Kevin O'Gorman, James Meagher, Robert Buckley, Thomas Crofts, Conor O'Brien. Referee: John Purcell (MAR).