Organisation: Cobh Pirates

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

In-form Munster bidding to move into pole position in interpros

After a stunning victory away to Leinster, Munster will be brimming with confidence for this afternoon’s junior interprovincial with champions Ulster (Clonakilty, 2.30pm).

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Young Munster lift Junior Cup for eighth time

Young Munster lifted the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup at Musgrave Park for an eighth time in a thrilling final against Cork Constitution.

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Con and Cookies set for compelling cup showdown

Sunday’s Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup final between Young Munster and Cork Constitution (Musgrave Park, 2.30pm) has all the ingredients required to produce a thrilling spectacle.

Fri, 29 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

Junior Rugby Focus: Clonmel and Abbeyfeale celebrate title wins

Clonmel retained their Munster Junior League Division One crown while Abbeyfeale are also toasting a title this morning.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Shock result sends Crosshaven up

There are no changes at the top of Division 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League after a busy weekend but Crosshaven have been promoted from the Third Division after Killorglin’s surprise loss to Fethard.

Mon, 29 Feb, 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

Clonmel likely to continue Munster Junior cup progress

With holders Shannon out, several clubs will fancy their chances of lifting the famous Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup; none more so than last year’s beaten finalists Clonmel.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Bandon move to within a point of leaders Clonmel

The weather played havoc with the weekend fixture list with the Division One tie between Clonmel and Richmond among the fixtures postponed.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Cashel top cup upsets

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.

Mon, 01 Feb, 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

Top sides Richmond and Clonmel face tough assignments

After an exciting weekend of cup action, it is back to the bread and butter with a full set of Munster Junior League ties.

Fri, 15 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

Junior Rugby Focus: Richmond send cup champions Clonmel packing in thriller

Champions Clonmel were beaten at home by Richmond 10-9 in a thrilling Junior Clubs Challenge Cup semi-final.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby round up: Unbeaten Clonmel and Richmond battle it out for place in cup final

The big games this weekend are the two Munster Junior Challenge Cup semi-finals, with top-ranked Clonmel and Richmond facing up against each other, while the second semi-final involves St Senans against Galbally.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

Impressive Richmond close gap on Clonmel in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League

Richmond closed the gap on leaders Clonmel in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League, as the weather again disrupted the weekend’s schedule.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

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: Bandon close the gap on Clonmel

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

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby preview: High-flying Bandon bid to continue impressive start against Old Christians

While there is little surprise at Clonmel leading Division One, the team in second place may have raised eyebrows, as newly promoted Bandon have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign. 

Fri, 04 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

Leaders Clonmel bidding to return to winning ways at dangerous St Mary’s

There is a full round of league action this weekend across all three divisions in the Munster Junior Leagues.

Fri, 27 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

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

Answering Ireland’s call: Martin O'Sullivan Q&A

Martin O’Sullivan was born in Sligo but lived and played his teenage rugby in Limerick with St Munchin’s College and Bohemians. 

Sun, 16 Aug, 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

Clonmel seek to complete magnificent treble

The showpiece match of the season takes place this weekend as the Munster Junior Cup final pits the dominant junior club of the season, Clonmel, with the top seconds of a senior club, Shannon, at Thomond Park on Sunday (5pm).

Fri, 01 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

Cobh Pirates out to sink Clonmel’s title charge

It could prove a decisive weekend in the Junior Leagues for a couple of Tipperary rugby clubs.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2015

Junior Rugby Focus: Clonmel and Bandon celebrate

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

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

In-form Pirates look to sink high-flying Clonmel

It is a busy weekend of cup action with two finals down for decision and a series of intriguing encounters throughout the province.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Title-chasing Clonmel wary of battle against basement side Tralee

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.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Retired navy commander sets sights on ruck justice

After tackling international drug dealers, spotting who has been gouging in the ruck should be a piece of cake for a retired Naval Service commander who has been appointed a citing commissioner for the Six Nations.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Newcastle West must be at their best for tricky away test with Kilfeacle

Junior Rugby Focus

Fri, 16 Jan, 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

Muskerry likely to face Clonmel backlash

After last weekend’s break, the Munster Leagues return to action with a busy fixture list across all three division.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014