This Week’s Results

Holders Newcastle West were knocked out of the Transfield Cup as the Junior Rugby season gets under way.

Old Crescent’s great start to the season continued when their Second XV defeated Newcastle West 30-25 in the Transfield Cup.

Richmond were the only junior side to win defeating Bruff 27-0 with two tries from Jonathan Tully and one each from Keelan Stephenson and Ross O’Neill. Wayne Murphy kicked two conversions and a penalty.

In the other ties Thomond defeated St. Mary’s 21-5 and U.L. Bohemian were 21-0 home winners over Shannon.

Crosshaven defeated Ballincollig in the opening game in the O’Neill Cup 15-7.

The opening games in the Dennehy Cup saw wins for Clonakilty, Cobh Pirates, Cork Constitution and holders Highfield who defeated Dolphin 31-10 with three trys from Bobby Cussen and one by Barry O’Hea. Dave Eustace converted all four trys and also added a penalty.

Crosshaven and Kinsale played a 19-19 draw after extra time with Kinsale advancing on the try count 3 to 2.

RESULTS:
Interprovincials
Under 19: Ulster 13, Munster 17;

Under 18 Schools: Leinster 25, Munster 16;

Under 18 Clubs: Leinster 29, Munster 21;

Women: Munster 15, Leinster 7;

Limerick Charity Cup Semi Finals: Old Crescent 35, Garryowen 23;
Young Munster 27, UL Bohemian 14;

Senior Friendly: Cork Constitution 29, Shannon 6;
Midleton 33, Sunday's Well 21;

Transfield Cup: Bruff 0, Richmond 24;
Newcastle West 25, Old Crescent 30;
Thomond 21, St. Mary's 5;
U.L. Bohemian 21, Shannon 0;

O'Neill Cup: Ballincollig 7, Crosshaven 15;

Garryowen Cup: Cashel 27, Thurles 8;
Nenagh Ormond 25, Galbally 7;

McElligot Cup Pool A: Iveragh 11, Killorglin 33;

Pool B: Corca Dhuibhne 10, Castleisland 36;

Dennehy Cup: Ballincollig 3, Cork Constitution 47;
Crosshaven 19, Kinsale 19 (Kinsale win on tries);
Dolphin 10, Highfield 31;
Mallow 18, Cobh Pirates 20;
Old Christians 0, Clonakilty 18;


Junior Friendly: Killarney 21, Old Christians 50;
St. Senan's 34, Ennis 5;
Sunday's Well 17, Skibbereen 22;