Ursulines Thurles 1 Crescent Comprehensive 3

Youghal’s ability to convert pressure into scores proved the difference in this East Cork U21 AFC final in Midleton last night as they survived a brave Erin’s Own fight back in the second-half to claim a deserved victory.

It took a last-gasp try from centre John McCarthy for CBC to claw past a classy Crescent outfit at Musgrave Park yesterday, booking their place in the Munster Senior Cup semi-final.

Crescent College Comprehensive hope their recent junior success can translate into rewards at senior level when they face PBC Cork in today’s Avonmore Milk Munster Senior Schools Cup quarter-final at Musgrave Park (3pm).

Holders PBC retained the Barry Cup as they came from behind to defeat arch rivals CBC in yesterday’s decider at Lansdowne.

CBC advanced to Sunday’s Barry Cup final with rivals PBC after an emphatic 25-5 win over Crescent College at Lansdowne yesterday.

POWERED by an inspirational performance from scrum-half Ryan Foley, CBC overwhelmed defending champions PBC to claim their place in the semi-finals of the Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Junior Cup in an entertaining quarter-final clash at Temple Hill yesterday.

Michael Ellard and Brendan Larkin

Galway manager Peter Ford has included six of the U21 All-Ireland-winning team for next Sunday's Connacht football championship opener against New York.

Galway 8-14 London 0-8

Galway have left two vacancies in their line-up ahead of Sunday's clash with Laois in the hope that both Kevin Walsh and Barry Dooney will be fit.

Galway boss John O'Mahony has shuffled his deck and named a new look side to take on Meath in Sunday's NFL opener at Pairc Tailteann.

Galway boss John O'Mahony has shuffled his U21 pack ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise.