Weekend Preview

The Women’s All-Ireland League continues this weekend with a full series of games.

Unbeaten leaders and defending champions UL Bohemian travel to Belfast to take on Cooke. UL Bohemian ran out 34-6 away winners over Galwegians, while the Belfast side were narrowly defeated 31-27 A HOME by Ennis. Cooke claimed two bonus points, as they scored four tries. UL Bohemian put up 98 points without reply when they met Cooke in Limerick in November.

Ennis, who recorded their fourth win of the campaign last time out, entertain Galwegians. The Clare side claimed maximum points from their narrow 31-27 away win over Cooke. The Galway side, who are fifth, were defeated 34-6 at home by UL Bohemian. Galwegians won November’s corresponding fixture in Galway 39-0, to claim all points on offer.

Ballincollig travel to the Capital to take on third-placed Railway Union at Willow Lodge. Ballincollig go into the tie on the back of a 55-7 home defeat by Old Belvedere, which was played at Virgin Media Park. Railway Union recorded a bonus point win last time out as they defeated Wicklow 31-0 in the Garden County. Railway Union recorded a maximum-point 31-19 victory when they met Ballincollig at Tanner Park in November.

The semi-finals of the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup are down for decision in Limerick.

Shannon go head to head with Cork Constitution on the Back Pitch at Thomond Park. The Limerick side are looking to reach the decider for the first time in five years, while the Lilywhites are aiming to qualify for their first final in two years. The winners will meet Garryowen or

Highfield, who meet in the other semi-final at Dooradoyle. The Sky Blues will be looking to reach the decider for the first time in two years, while Highfield are seeking their first appearance in a final since 2007.

Old Crescent lock horns with Bruff in the second semi-final of the Cyril Fitzgerald Munster Senior Plate at Takumi Park. Clonmel await the winners in the decider.

Garryowen and Highfield go head to head at Dooradoyle in the Munster Senior Clubs’ League decider.

On Sunday, there is a full list of games across all three divisions of the Men’s Munster Junior Leaguein the second last round of games.

Kilfeacle, who are still unbeaten in pole position in Division 1 of the Men’s Munster Junior League, welcome bottom side Muskerry to West Tipperary. A win would secure a third league title for the West Tipperary side. Kilfeacle claimed all points on offer last time out as they ran in five tries in their 31-16 victory over near neighbours Clanwilliam in Tipperary Town. Muskerry were defeated 26-10 at home by Bandon.

Clonakilty, who have climbed up to second place, travel to Limerick to take on St Mary’s at MultiFlow Park. Clonakilty go into the tie on the back of a narrow 20-18 home win over Skibbereen in a West Cork derby. St Mary’s, who are eighth, recorded a narrow 12-10 victory over Thurles in the Premier County.

Richmond, who have climbed up to third place, welcome Bandon, who are sixth, to Canal Bank. Richmond claimed maximum points last time out as they ran out 34-31 home winners over Kanturk in a ten-try thriller. Bandon also recorded a bonus point victory, as they defeated Muskerry 26-10 in Mid Cork.

Fourth-placed Sunday’s Well host Thurles, who are second from bottom, at Virgin Media Park, with both sides going into the tie on the back of narrow defeats. Sunday’s Well returned from their 25-19 defeat by Newcastle West in West Limerick with a losing bonus point. The Tipperary side, who are three points adrift of safety, also claimed a losing bonus point from their narrow 12-10 home defeat by St Mary’s.

Mallow, who have slipped out of the top four to fifth place, make the relatively short trip to Duhallow, to take on Kanturk. Mallow were defeated 28-19 at home by Old Christians. Kanturk returned from their narrow 34-31 defeat by Richmond in Limerick with two bonus points, as they scored five tries in a game which produced ten tries.

Old Christians entertain Newcastle West at Rathcooney, with both sides presently occupying the mid-table positions. Old Christians recorded a 28-19 away win over Mallow, while the West Limerick side ran out 25-19 home winners over Sunday’s Well.

Skibbereen go head to head with Clanwilliam at the Carbery Showgrounds, with both sides hovering above the drop zone. Skibbereen are three points above Thurles and they go into the tie on the back of a narrow 20-18 away defeat by West Cork neighbours Clonakilty.

Clanwilliam, who are four points clear of the relegation places, were defeated 31-16 by Kilfeacle in a local derby in Tipperary Town.
Division 2 leaders Kinsale welcome Charleville to South Cork. Kinsale go into the tie on the back of a 36-19 maximum-point away win over Fermoy. Charleville, who are tenth, were defeated 24-15 at home by Ballincollig.

Crosshaven who are unbeaten in second place, with a game in hand, entertain Ennis at Myrtleville Cross. Crosshaven claimed all points on offer from their comprehensive 62-14 away win over Cobh Pirates. Ennis also claimed maximum points, as they defeated Youghal 37-19 at the Clare venue.

Third-placed Waterpark travel to West Limerick to take on bottom side Abbeyfeale. Waterpark recorded a bonus point 22-16 away win over Carrick-on-Suir last time out. The West Limerick side are still without a win following their 33-0 away defeat by near neighbours Castleisland.

Fourth-placed St Senan’s are away to eighth-placed Ballincollig. The Clare side go into the tie on the back of a bonus point 32-22 home win over Fethard. Ballincollig ran out 24-15 winners over Charleville at the North Cork venue.

Youghal, who are sixth, travel to the Kingdom to take on Castleisland, who are hovering above the drop zone. Youghal were defeated 37-19 by Ennis in the Banner County. Castleisland took another step closer to safety as they put up 33 points without reply over near neighbours Abbeyfeale at he the Kerry venue, to claim maximum points.

Carrick-on-Suir welcome Fermoy to Tybroughney. Carrick-on-Suir, who are seventh returned with a losing bonus point from their narrow 22-16 defeat by Waterpark at Ballinakill. Fermoy, who are 11th, go into the tie on the back of a 36-19 home defeat by leaders Kinsale.
Fethard, who are second from bottom, entertain Cobh Pirates in South Tipperary. Fethard were defeated 32-22 by St Senan’s in the Banner County. Cobh Pirates go into the tie on the back of a heavy 62-14 home defeat by Crosshaven.

Killarney, who have already been promoted from Division 3, welcome Waterford City to the Kingdom. Killarney surrendered their unbeaten run last time out as they were defeated 26-22 by Killorglin in Mid Kerry, but finished with a losing bonus point. The Suirsiders go into the tie on the back of a narrow 14-10 home win over Dungarvan.

Second-placed Killorglin, who are nine points behind Killarney, who have already been promoted, travel to County Limerick to take on Galbally-Mitchelstown. Killorglin go into the tie on the back of a 26-22 home winners over Killarney. Galbally-Mitchelstown kept their outside chances of promotion alive with a 24-21 bonus point victory over Corca Dhuibhne in the West Kerry Gaeltacht.

Tralee lock horns with Corca Dhuibhne in a Kerry derby at O’Dowd Park. Tralee are third and are also in the hunt for promotion, with a game in hand agaisnt Douglas. Tralee were defeated 25-21 by Dungarvan at the West Waterford venue in their last game, but claimed a losing bonus point. Corca Dhuihbne claimed a losing bonus point from their narrow 24-21 home defeat by Galbally-Mitchelstown.

Fourth-placed Scariff, who are also in the running for the second promotion spot, welcome Douglas to East Clare. Scariff go into the tie on the back of a narrow 16-14 defeat by Bantry Bay in West Cork, but returned with a losing bonus point. Douglas, who have a game in hand with Tralee, also claimed a losing bonus point from their last game, which they lost 19-18 to Galbally-Mitchelstown in County Limerick.

Dungarvan host Bantry Bay in West Waterford. Dungarvan claimed their fourth losing bonus point of the campaign from their 14-10 away defeat by Waterford City last time out. Bantry Bay go into the tie on the back of a narrow 16-14 home win over Scariff.

There are also games in Division 1 of the Women’s Munster League and proceedings also get underway in the Women’s Munster Open Cup.
Shannon, who are unbeaten leaders in Division 1 of the Women’s Munster League, go head to head with Dolphin at Coonagh. Shannon claimed maximum points from their 20-12 home win over Tralee last time out. Dolphin go into the tie on the back of a 44-21 defeat by Bruff in County Limerick. Shannon ran out 45-17 winners when these sides met at Virgin Media Park in November.

Tralee entertain second-placed Clonakilty in the Kingdom. The Kerry side lost their last game 20-12 to Shannon at Coonagh. Clonakilty played out a 22-22 draw with Bruff at the County Limerick venue. The West Cork side claimed a bonus point, as they scored four tries. Clonakilty recorded a narrow 27-22 home win when they met Tralee in West Cork in November. Tralee returned with two bonus points, as they scored four tries.

In the Munster Women’s Open Cup, Mallow entertain Ballincollig and the winners will be away to Bruff in the quarter finals.
Midleton host Sunday’s Well and Dolphin await the winners in the quarter finals.