Cork’s CBC were impressive as they scored seven tries at Musgrave Park to reach the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup final.

Ardscoil Ris recovered in magnificent fashion from a dreadfully slow start to run in seven tries in a remarkable demolition of Castletroy in today’s quarter-final of the Munster Schools Senior Cup at Thomond Park.

Having already won the county Premier IHC title, Kanturk completed a double in holding on to edge out Mitchelstown in the IFC decider at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Ardscoil Rís 17 PBC 23: Presentation Brothers recovered in style from a jittery start to beat Ardscoil Rís 23-17 in a highly entertaining first round Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup game at Dooradoyle yesterday.

Blackrock 1-22 Ballyhea 1-13: Twelve months after losing heavily to Ballyhea, Blackrock were this time standing on the winner’s rostrum after a low-key Cork SHC first round clash at sun-splashed Mallow yesterday.

Carrigaline 1-16 Mallow 1-11: Carrigaline utilised a numerical advantage to overcome Mallow in the Cork PIHC at Páirc Uí Rinn in treacherous conditions last night.

PBC 60 St Clement’s 0: The one-sided nature of this Munster Senior Cup clash was of scant use to either the victors or the vanquished at Rosbrien yesterday. 

Nemo Rangers 1-11 Valley Rovers 1-11: Nemo Rangers have made a speciality of winning Cork County U21 A titles, being the dominant force with 13 wins, including a couple in the last three years.

Ballymartle 5-12 Blackrock 2-17

Blackrock 3-14 Na Piarsaigh 1-16

Ballyhea 2-15 Mallow 0-20

In 2010, Blackrock seemed set to drop from senior hurling ranks as they trailed Blarney in the relegation play-off, only for Kevin O’Keeffe to score a late goal to retain their top flight status.

A crucial second-half goal by midfielder Brian Hurley cemented Blarney’s place in the quarter-final of the Premier IHC at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday night where the Mid Cork club were deserving winners over Mallow in a disappointing fourth round tie.

Mallow 3-20 Newcestown 3-19 (AET)

A superb display of attacking from Scoil Mhuire na nGrás secured the H5 title at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.

This is a big year for Ballinhassig. Not alone will they endeavour to regain their senior hurling status but they will also play their first games in their new development at Ballinaboy.

Greenmount 4-10Scoil Padre Pio 0-4

BRIDE ROVERS’ remarkable resilience in championship hurling surfaced again in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night.

THIS was a contest to forget at Donoughmore on Saturday, Blarney and Mallow failing to ignite.

AN eager Blackrock side completely overwhelmed city rivals Douglas in this Cork SHC first-round game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening.

IN THE end Carrigaline had to dig deep, and were thankful for a productive opening half as they overcame Mallow in the first round of the Cork County Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship at Blarney last evening.

CLOYNE are guaranteed senior hurling next season, while Blackrock are only 60 minutes away from the ghastly vista of dropping to the intermediate ranks.

CLOYNE are guaranteed senior hurling next season, while Blackrock are only 60 minutes away from the ghastly vista of dropping to the intermediate ranks.

Leaders Cork Constitution have been able to select Munster's Billy Holland in their back row for Saturday's AIB League clash with Dolphin.

Leaders Cork Constitution plan to utilise Munster's Jeremy Manning at out-half with David Lyons slipping back to full-back for the first-versue-second tussle with St Mary's College in Division 1A of the AIB League at Templeville Raod on Saturday.

Ulster Academy prop Paddy McAllister is making a big impression for Ballynahinch as they prepare for their AIB League Division 1B tussle with Dungannon tomorrow.

CONNACHT kept their European hopes alive with a last-gasp victory over the Newcastle Falcons at the Galway Sportsground last night.

Alan Gaffney has decided to select the versatile Jason Holland at out-half with Conrad O'Sullivan coming into the centre to partner Mike Mullins for the Celtic League clash with Edinburgh at Meadowbank on Frisday night (K/O 7.30pm).

Colm McMahon has become an indirect beneficiary of Alan Quinlan's dislocated shoulder as he has been called up for Munster.

MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney has two lists of names written on a notice board at his Thomond Park office to remind him of the current predicament he finds himself in.

Gwent Dragons 29 Munster 6

Gwent Dragons 29 Munster 6

Munster will show six changes in personal from last week in their bid to get their Celtic League season back on track against Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday night.

Former ACT Brumbies second row Dave Pusey will make his competitive debut for Munster, just ten days after arriving in Ireland, against the Neath-Swansea Ospreys in the Celtic League on Saturday.

JERRY FLANNERY will make his competitive debut for Munster in tomorrow night’s Celtic League clash with Llanelli Scarlets at Thomond Park (7.30pm).

THE IRFU yesterday launched a ‘Player Registration Card’ in a bid to develop the game in Ireland.

Bristol players Phil Christophers and Andrew Sheridan have been called into the England A squad for next Friday’s international against Ireland A at Northampton.

Iain Balshaw has regained his place in the Bath team for Saturday's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Llanelli.