It was a day of shocks in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup as holders Shannon are knocked out by Cashel and both Muskerry and Midleton lost to sides in a lower division.

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

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.

Storm Desmond caused the postponement of 11 of yesterday’s Munster Junior League games as only eight survived the weather.

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

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.

Clonmel’s domination of Munster Junior rugby has been a project years in the making.

CJ Stander acknowledged the encouragement and drive of his team-mates after being named Munster’s Player of the Year at the province’s 2015 Munster Rugby Awards in Cork yesterday.

Years of patient hard work and dedication came to fruition at Thomond Park on Sunday when a group of Limerick teenagers from Newcastle West, Shanagolden and Abbeyfeale combined to win the Munster Youths U18 title for the first time.

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

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

Junior Rugby Focus: Clonmel will seek to take another big step towards the Munster Junior League title, but can’t take anything for certain as they travel to Tralee.

Junior Rugby: Focus

Junior Rugby Focus

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.

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.

Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West are the new leaders in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League after their bonus point 30-10 home win over Old Christians.

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.

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.

The president of the Munster Branch IRFU, Stan Fuller and honorary secretary, Frank Byford stated yesterday that the Munster Branch, following legal advice and having discussed the matter at length, have decided to readmit Kilfeacle & District RFC to Division 1 of the Munster Junior League for this season.

Going into the final two games of the Munster Junior League many issues could be finalised this weekend.

Kanturk booked their place in the fifth round of the Munster Junior Cup as Presentation defeated Newcastle West in the final of the Munster Junior Shield in what was a very quiet weekend on the junior front.

WITH three games remaining in Division One of the Munster Junior League, all 14 sides are still in the hunt for the title or trying to avoid relegation.

RICHMOND took another step closer to winning their third Munster Junior League title with an 11-5 victory over nearest challengers Galbally in a Division 1 top of the table clash at the Limerick venue.

ALTHOUGH they haven’t been in action recently, it has proved to be a good period for Richmond’s Munster Junior League ambitions with some of their main challengers losing valuable ground.

THERE is little doubt about the highlight of this weekend’s action in the Munster Junior League as the clash of the top two, Richmond and Skibbereen, could already settle the destination of the title.

SKIBBEREEN continue to lead the way at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League, with five teams just behind them.

THE top-of-the-table clash between hosts Skibbereen and Waterpark at the west Cork venue is the highlight of this weekend’s fixtures, with a full programme of games across all three divisions of the Munster Junior League.

IT is back to business in Division 1of the Munster Junior League while the Junior Clubs Challenge Shield final is also down for decision.

IT’S been an exciting start to the Munster Junior League, with some surprising early front runners.

ST SENAN’S caused the biggest shock in the opening round of games in the Munster Junior League as Killarney and Charleville lifted silverware.

WITH the Munster Junior League due to commence next week, the main cup competitions are down to the semi-final stage.

IT’S a relatively quiet weekend for Junior rugby in Munster but a handful of games are still taking place, with the highlight Crosshaven’s All-Ireland semi-final clash at home to Sligo on Saturday.

A BUSY weekend of Munster Junior Cup fixtures are set to be played this weekend with games across all four of the opening rounds down for decision.

CASHEL extended their advantage at the top of the First Division of the Munster Junior League as Clonakilty caused another shock in the Munster Junior Cup with a win over Sunday’s Well.

THE two contenders for the Munster Junior League will be aiming to keep up their recent run of good form with home victories on Sunday.

RICHMOND and Crosshaven battle it out to keep the pressure on table toppers Cashel in the glamour game of this weekend’s Munster Junior League.

THERE were several eye-catching performances in the opening round of the Munster Junior League with several of the title contenders impressing.

AFTER a long hard season, it is down to the final two in the battle for the Munster Junior League crown. Richmond and Tralee will have to be fully focused on their own matches as they each face very tricky away ties in Cork.

IT COULD prove a decisive week in the Munster Junior League as two of the top three contenders clash in what is arguably the game of the season so far.