U-20 All-Ireland Cup Begins On Saturday

The first round of the Fraser McMullen Cup kicks off on Saturday with holders Cork Constitution and Young Munster both at home to Dublin sides.

The annual tournament sees some of the country's best U-20 players battling it out for All-Ireland silverware.

Reigning champions Cork Con will entertain UCD at Temple Hill, while the second Munster representatives, Young Munster, will also have home advantage when they meet Lansdowne, the 2013 champions.

Buccaneers made it through to the Fraser McMullen Cup after beating Bruff 19-7 in a Donal Walsh Trophy Division 1 play-off. Buccs have a tricky away tie to negotiate next week, making the trip to Dublin to face Terenure.

The combined NUIG-Corinthians team will be away to Dublin University.

The winners of the Cork Con v UCD match will have home advantage in the semi-finals, as will whoever comes through the Terenure v Buccaneers clash.

If teams are tied at full-time in the first round and semi-final matches, there will be extra-time of 10 minutes each way.

The final will be played over the weekend of April 11-12. Recent winners of the highly prized U-20 competition include UCD (2011 and 2012), Lansdowne (2013) and Cork Con (2014).

2014/15 Fraser McMullen Cup Fixtures

First Round: Saturday, March 28 (Kick-off 2.30pm unless stated)

Terenure College v Buccaneers, 4.30pm

Dublin University v NUIG-Corinthians

Young Munster v Lansdowne

Cork Constitution v UCD

Semi-Finals: Saturday, April 4 (Kick-off 2.30pm unless stated)

Cork Constitution/UCD v Dublin University/NUIG-Corinthians

Terenure College/Buccaneers v Young Munster/Lansdowne

Final: Saturday, April 11 or Sunday, April 12