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Actions speak louder than words for livewire Tom Ahern

Tom Ahern is making the leaps and bounds you might expect from a long-striding 6ft 9ins lock but the Munster second row’s progress through Ireland’s age-grade ranks is just as impressive as his performance levels.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2020

Scoil Chríost Rí claim All-Ireland as Waterford schools miss out

Pat Critchley coached Scoil Chríost Rí to the All-Ireland U19 'A' Girls Cup just hours before he managed IT Carlow in their Sigerson Cup semi-final.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020

Two U20 Six Nations winners among those added to Munster Academy

Two of Ireland's U20 Six Nations winners are among the four players added to the Munster Academy for next season.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2019

Ireland battle to keep slim cup semi-final hopes alive

Towering Munster Academy lock Thomas Ahern will make his Ireland U20 debut in today’s final Pool B clash with Italy at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Santa Fe (kick-off 2.30pm Irish time — live on eir Sport 1).

Wed, 12 Jun, 2019

Paul O’Connell enthusiasm rubs off on Munster's young guns

Munster Development XV - 35

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Munster hopefuls bid to impress Nigel Carolan

A number of candidates for places in the Ireland Under-20 squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship will be on parade and anxious to catch the eye when the Munster Development XV take on an Ireland Selection at Thomond Park this afternoon at 1pm, with admission free from the east stand side of the stadium.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West edge thriller to close gap on Clonmel

Newcastle West won a thriller away to St. Senan’s to close the gap on Clonmel at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Win over Canada offers significant signposts to the future

The contrast in advance of this test against Canada to the series opener against New Zealand last week could not have been more stark.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Junior Rugby: Clonmel reel in Kilfeacle to maintain grip on top spot

There were no changes at the top of Divisions 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League, but Killorglin have regained top spot in Division 3.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Junior rugby: Clonmel get off to winning start in defence of title

Defending champions Clonmel got their Munster Junior League campaign off to a winning start with a victory over one of their main challengers, Bandon.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Munster take another title step with narrow win

The Munster Junior team took another big step towards the Junior Interprovincial Championship title with an 11-10 win over reigning champions Ulster at Clonakilty.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Cork Con and Young Munster to do battle once again in Munster Junior Cup final

It will be a Young Munster-Cork Constitution Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup final next week after Con earned a 30-24 extra-time victory over Richmond in their semi-final yesterday.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Junior Rugby: Con hoping home comforts tell in Munster final

There are big games across the weekend with a number of finals to be decided. Clonmel’s bid for senior status continues on Saturday at home to Bangor while Young Munster await the winner of Sunday’s Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup semi-final between Cork Constitution and Richmond.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Young Munster power to Junior Cup final

Young Munster booked their place in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup final while St Mary’s and Waterpark were relegated from Division 1 of the league.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Clonmel face tough opener

Munster Junior powerhouse Clonmel turn their attentions to the All-Ireland Provincial League Championship this weekend.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016

Rugby making friends, and progress, in Waterford

These are good times to be a rugby follower in Waterford. For so long a devoted minority in the hurling-obsessed Déise, proponents of the oval ball are steadily making an impact, not just on the sport beyond its borders but also on the young athletes within.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Cup heartbreak for Galbally as Con score late try

Bandon, Cork Constitution, Richmond, and Young Munster advanced to the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup semi-finals after a busy weekend of action.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Bandon attempt to turn tables on Clonmel in cup

The final four in this season’s Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup should be decided over the weekend, with all four quarter-finals set to take place. They all look set to be extremely competitive with every team fancying their chances.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Waterpark crowned underage kings in Thomond

A memorable Bank of Ireland Munster Clubs U18 Cup final in which Waterpark came from behind to beat Bruff (35-28) crowned a magnificent festival of underage rugby at Thomond Park yesterday.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Waterpark chase titles at Thomond

Thomond Park will be a hive of activity today as the famous Limerick venue hosts the Bank of Ireland Munster U18 and U16 Cup and Bowl finals.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Junior rugby: Clonmel bid to strengthen grip on Division One title

Clonmel can solidify their grip on the Division 1 title this weekend when they make the short journey to Kilfeacle. But the home side will be buoyant after a sublime second-half display in the cup saw them cut through Highfield, with Shane Looby and JJ Cooney impressive.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Stephen Hayes pounces as Galbally advance to cup quarter-finals

Galbally caused the shock of the weekend as they beat Clanwilliam in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Junior rugby: Richmond suffer setback

Bottom side St. Mary’s put a big dent in Richmond’s Division 1 League ambitions, when a last minute converted try saw the Limerick derby finish all square 14-14.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Bandon cause big upset

It was another exciting weekend at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League.

Mon, 25 Jan, 2016

Bandon give Clonmel mighty scare

Bandon came close to causing a major shock in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League against defending champions Clonmel. The second division champions were leading 7-6 at half time with a try from Chris Laidler which Richard Walsh converted.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Junior Rugby: St Senan’s win cup thriller

St. Senan’s and Youghal produced two of the big shocks of yesterday’s Munster Junior Cup programme.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Richmond ready to make a splash at struggling Waterpark against Clonakilty

Richmond are a team particularly impacted by postponements this season. After Storm Desmond decimated last weekend’s fixture list, the Limerick side have so far managed to play just four of their scheduled seven games.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby Focus: Conor Cooney kicks leaders Clonmel to another victory

Clonmel extended their lead at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League as their main challengers were idle because of the weather.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Bandon Grammar School face tough Rockwell test in Munster Schools Senior Cup

Reigning champions Rockwell have been drawn to meet Bandon Grammar School in the first round of the Munster Schools Senior Cup in January. 

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Junior Rugby: Conor Cooney ensures high-flying Clonmel pass St Senan’s test

All top four sides won in Division One of the Munster Junior League as both Kilfeacle and Bandon recorded bonus-point wins.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Points scramble for derby rivals in Munster Junior League rugby

The top teams should continue their impressive starts this weekend in the Munster Junior League, while there are a couple of eye-catching local derbies down the league.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Richmond aim to build on good start

With the crucial World Cup quarter-final taking place in Cardiff at lunch time on Sunday, there will be a curtailed fixture list in the Munster junior league this weekend. The games that are taking place are spread across the weekend; just four games are taking place in Division One, two in Division Two and three in Division Three.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Clonmel can continue fine start with win over Christians

While the group decider in the Rugby World Cup with France will take centre stage this weekend, there is plenty of local action with some big matches in each of the Divisional Cups.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

Skibb look to halt champions Clonmel’s charge

If the first weekend is anything to go by, this season’s Munster Junior League should be another captivating campaign. Some early favourites started off impressively and will be aiming to follow up their opening-day victories.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Clonmel face tough challenge in title defence

The Munster Junior Leagues get back under way this weekend and it should prove to be a captivating opening programme.

Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

Joe McSwiney’s joy as treasure chest gathers more silverware

Silverware seems to follow Joe McSwiney everywhere he goes, the latest accolade an Ulster Bank League medal with his new club Lansdowne, who beat Clontarf (18-17) in Saturday’s final at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Clonmel must stop Shannon’s Ronan McKenna

After a long hard slog of a season, Shannon and Clonmel have one more round to go, with the Munster Junior Cup at stake.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

League champions Clonmel are also eyeing cup success

There are fixtures across a range of competitions this weekend. The big games are in the Munster Junior Cup where a number of the favourites eye progression to the quarter-finals.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Junior Rugby Focus: Cobh Pirates and Waterpark in big battles to avoid the dreaded drop

Relegation battles are the chief talking points of this weekend’s Munster Junior League fixture list.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Clonmel take first Munster Junior League title

Clonmel were crowned Munster Junior League champions for the first time as Junior Clubs again dominated in the Munster Junior Cup.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Clonmel and Bandon set for intriguing cup battle

With all the focus being on the Aviva with a potential Grand Slam decider on Sunday, it will be a relatively quiet weekend on the Junior rugby front.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Junior Rugby Focus: Clonmel and Bandon celebrate

Clonmel and Bandon were last night celebrating memorable Munster club title successes.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Clonmel now hot fancies towin first title

Junior Rugby Focus

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

Clonmel braced for weekend drama

A crucial weekend in the Munster junior league is in store as title contenders Clonmel and Newcastle West square off.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2015

Newcastle West bounce back with bonus point win

Newcastle West got back to winning ways with a bonus point win in Tralee to maintain their position at the top of the First Division of the Munster Junior League.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Newcastle West and Clonmel will be tested

The top two in the Munster Junior League will be aiming to pull away from the pack this weekend but both face potential banana skins.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014

Kilfeacle too strong for Mary’s as holders Douglas crash

Kilfeacle proved too strong for St. Mary’s in the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup while Douglas lost their Martin O’Sullivan Cup crown.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Clonakilty eager to enhance title credentials

It’s early days in the Munster Junior League, but one of the potential games of the season takes place on Sunday in West Cork, when pacesetters Clonmel and Clonakilty face off, both teams laying down firm markers in their opening two games.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Junior Rugby Focus: Kanturk move to second spot

Kanturk won the big game in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League to move into second place, two points behind leaders St. Mary’s, after their 34-15 away win over Clonmel.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

Revamped facilities herald new Con era

A century after the last senior rugby international on Leeside, the Ireland Club XV takes on England Counties in Cork this evening.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013