SENIOR
The Men’s All-Ireland League continues, with a full series of games across a busy weekend.
The two Munster sides in Division 1A of the Men’s All-Ireland League both travel to the Capital as they go in search of their first points.
Cork Constitution take on Old Wesley, who are also on zero points, at Energia Park. Cork Constitution were defeated 27-10 by Terenure College in their opener on Leeside, while Old Wesley were defeated 38-22 away by Clontarf in a Dublin derby.
Young Munster go head to head with Terenure College at Lakelands Park. Young Munster were defeated 47-14 by Old Belvedere in their opener in Limerick. Terenure College returned with maximum points from their 27-10 away win over Cork Constitution.
In Division 1B, Garryowen are away to Dublin University. The Sky Blues go into the tie on the back of a narrow 25-20 home win over Instonians. Dublin University played out a 21-21 draw with City of Armagh at the Ulster venue.
Nenagh Ormond welcome Naas to North Tipperary. Nenagh Ormond ran out 22-12 away winners over Highfield in their opener. The County Kildare side go into the tie on the back of a 32-12 home win over UCC, where they claimed maximum points.
Highfield travel to Belfast, to take on Instonians, as they go in search of their first points. Highfield were defeated 22-12 by Nenagh Ormond in their opener on Leeside. Instonians go into the tie on the back of a 25-20 defeat by Garryowen in Limerick, from which they returned with a losing bonus point.
UCC face a tough assignment, as they entertain Blackrock College at the Mardyke. The Leeside Students were defeated 32-12 by Naas at the County Kildare venue. Blackrock College go into the tie on the back of a 21-10 home win over MU Barnhall.
Cashel, who claimed all points on offer from their 32-17 home win over UL Bohemian, travel to Belfast, to take on Queen’s University in Division 2A. The Belfast Students also claimed maximum points from their 32-21 victory over Shannon in Limerick.
Shannon travel to Galway, to take on Galwegians, with both sides seeking their first points. The Limerick side were defeated 32-21 by Queen’s University in their opener at Thomond Park. Galwegians go into the tie on the back of a 17-5 defeat by Dungannon in County Tyrone.
UL Bohemian are also going in search of their first points, as they welcome Ballymena to 4GUL. UL Bohemian lost their opener 32-17 to Cashel in the Premier County. Ballymena go into the tie on the back of a 26-14 home win over Greystones at the County Antrim venue.
The only Munster derby in Division 2B South sees Clonmel going head to head with Dolphin in South Tipperary. Both sides claimed maximum points from their respective openers. Clonmel defeated Monkstown 33-28, in a 9-try thriller in Dublin. Dolphin defeated Enniscorthy 37-12 on Leeside.
Midleton welcome Buccaneers to East Cork. Midleton go into the tie on the back of a 23-12 victory over Thomond in Limerick. Buccaneers lost their opener 33-5 to Bruff in Athlone.
Old Crescent entertain Monkstown at Takumi Park. Old Crescent returned from their narrow 36-33 victory over Bective Rangers in a ten-try thriller in Dublin with maximum points. Monkstown go into the tie on the back of a 33-28 home defeat by Clonmel, where they scored four tries, to claim two points.
Thomond travel to County Wexford to take on Enniscorthy, with both sides seeking their first points. The Limerick side go into the tie on the back of a 23-12 home defeat by Midleton. Enniscorthy were defeated 37-12 by Dolphin on Leeside.
Bruff host Bective Rangers at Kilballyowen Park. The County Limerick side claimed all points on offer from their 33-5 victory over Buccaneers in Athlone. Bective Rangers were narrowly defeated 36-33 by Old Crescent in Dublin. Bective Rangers finished with two bonus points, as they scored four tries.
JUNIOR
The Men’s Munster League continues this weekend with full program of games in Divisions 1 and 2. Proceedings also get underway in Division 3.
On Saturday evening, Sunday’s Well entertain St Mary’s at Virgin Media Park. Sunday’s Well go in search of their first win of the campaign. They returned from West Cork with two points from their 34-29 defeat by Skibbereen, as they scored four tries, in a game which produced eight tries. St Mary’s claimed all points on offer from their 24-7 home win over Richmond in a Limerick City derby.
On Sunday, Newcastle West entertain Kinsale in a game which also doubles up as a Munster Junior Clubs’ Challenge Cup tie. Both sides drew their respective League openers. Newcastle West played out a 19-19 draw with Clanwilliam in Tipperary Town.
Kinsale drew 31-31 against Mallow in a game which produced nine tries at the South Cork venue. Kinsale scored four tries. The winners of this game will be away to Kanturk or Skibbereen in the next round of the Munster Junior Clubs’ Challenge Cup.
Defending champions Kilfeacle, who claimed all points on offer from their 36-20 opening day home win over Old Christians, travel to Duhallow, to take on Kanturk. Kanturk are seeking their first points of the campaign, following their 34-14 defeat by Bandon in West Cork.
Mallow go head to head with Bandon at the North Cork venue. Mallow returned from their 31-31 draw against Kinsale in South Cork with three points, as they scored five tries, in a nine-try thriller. Bandon claimed maximum points from their 34-14 home victory over Kanturk in their opener.
Crosshaven entertain Clanwilliam at Myrtleville Cross. Crosshaven recorded a narrow 24-21 away win over Clonakilty. Clanwilliam go into the tie on the back of a 19-19 draw against Newcastle West in Tipperary Town.
Skibbereen travel to Rathcooney to take on Old Christians. Skibbereen claimed all points on offer from their opening game, where they defeated Sunday’s Well 34-29, in an eight-try thriller in West Cork. Old Christians are seeking their first points as they were defeated 36-20 by Kilfeacle in their opener in West Tipperary.
Richmond welcome Clonakilty to Canal Bank, with both sides going in search of their first win. Richmond were defeated 24-7 away by St Mary’s in a Limerick City derby. Clonakilty were narrowly defeated 24-21 by Crosshaven in their opener at the West Cork venue, but they claimed a losing bonus point.
In Division 2, Carrick-on-Suir welcome Killarney to Tybroughney, with both sides having won their respective openers. Carrick-on-Suir go into the tie on the back of a narrow 22-19 away win over Thurles. Killarney won their opener 27-25 against Muskerry in the Kingdom.
Youghal, who began the campaign with a comprehensive 57-12 home win over Tralee, travel to Suirside, to take on Waterpark at Ballinakill. Waterpark go into the tie on the back of a 42-14 defeat by Ennis in the Banner County.
Muskerry lock horns with Ballincollig in a Mid Cork derby at Ballyanly. The Sky Blues were defeated 27-25 by Killarney in the Kingdom, but they returned with two bonus points, as they scored four tries. Ballincollig ran out 47-7 bonus point home winners over Castleisland in their opener.
Charleville go in search of their first points of the campaign as they entertain Cobh Pirates at Smith’s Road. The North Cork side were defeated 49-17 by St Senan’s at the Clare venue. Cobh Pirates recorded a narrow 25-20 home win over Fermoy.
Castleisland, who were heavily defeated 47-7 by Ballincollig in Mid Cork, will have their work cut out, as they take on St Senan’s at the Kerry venue. The Clare side claimed maximum points from their 49-17 home win over Charleville.
Fermoy face a tricky task, as they take on Ennis at the North Cork venue. Ennis ran out 42-14 home winners over Waterpark in their opener, to claim all points on offer. Fermoy returned from their narrow 25-20 defeat by Cobh Pirates with a losing bonus point.
Tralee and Thurles go in search of their first points, as they go head to head at the Kerry venue. Tralee go into the tie on the back of a heavy 57-12 defeat by Youghal in East Cork. Thurles claimed a losing bonus point from their narrow 22-19 home defeat by Carrick-on-Suir.
The first series of games in Division 3 are also down for decision.
The two sides who were relegated from Division 2 last season go head to head as Fethard entertain Abbeyfeale in South Tipperary.
The two Kerry sides are away as Corca Dhuibhne travel to East Clare to take on Scariff and Killorglin go head to head with Dungarvan in West Waterford.
Douglas entertain Galbally-Mitchelstown at Castletreasure and Bantry Bay make to long trip to Suirside, to take on Waterford City.
In the Women’s Munster League, Galbally and Clonakilty both go in search of their first win of the campaign, as they go head to head at the County Limerick venue. Galbally were defeated 48-26 by Dolphin, in a game which produced 12 tries at Virgin Media Park. Galbally claimed a bonus point, as they scored four tries. Clonakilty and Shannon also played out a 12-try thriller in their opener at Coonagh, which finished in a 36-36 draw. Clonakilty finished with three points as they scored six tries.
UL Bohemian begin their campaign against Shannon at Annacotty. Shannon began the campaign with three points, as they scored six tries against Clonakilty in their opener, which finished in a 36-36 draw.
In the quarter finals of the Munster Women’s Division 2 Cup, Ballincollig welcome Dungarvan to Tanner Park. The winners will be rewarded with a home semi-final tie against Garryowen-Newport or Ennis, who meet in the Premier County.
Roaring Water Bay take on Tralee at Skibbereen. The winners will meet Thurles or Waterpark, who go head to head at the Mid Tipperary venue.