Person: D Hurley

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Galway minor Lee powers Athenry past Christians' challenge

The defeated Connacht finalists were four points ahead at half-time and in spite of playing into the teeth of a strong wind, maintained their dominance to the end.

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PBC claim hard-earned victory over Crescent

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St Michael’s end 44-year title wait after thriller

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‘Super’ Templenoe turn on the style to ease past Éire Óg

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Templenoe book place in Munster club IFC final with victory over Éire Óg

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St James’ advance to first-ever Cork JAFC final

At last... some silverware for St Michael’s

A second-quarter scoring surge was decisive, as St Michael’s took the inter-divisional JBFC title, at Páirc Uí Rinn, on Saturday evening.

Sun, 03 Nov, 2019

Cork Premier IFC: O’Reilly relieved as slick Éire Óg hold off battling Bantry

Many memorable encounters have graced Clonakilty’s Ahamilla GAA complex but few more compelling than Saturday’s Éire Óg Premier IFC semi-final victory over Bantry Blues.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2019

Christians edge low-scoring Cork derby to claim landmark Munster Senior Schools Cup

It won’t go down in the annals of history as a classic Pres-Christians encounter but CBC did enough to claim the Clayton Hotels Munster Senior Schools Cup coming out on top 5-3 in Musgrave Park.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2019

Ireland U20s lose half-time lead but gain bonus point against France

The prospect of a shock victory was but a false promise when Ireland took a 12 points lead into the break in the opening match of the World Rugby U-20 Championship in Perpignan.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Baptism of fire awaits Noel McNamara’s Ireland at Stade Aime Giral

Ireland, ever-present in the tournament since it started in Wales in 2008, will face a baptism of fire this evening when they open their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign against France at Stade Aime Giral.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Christians overcome Pres to reach Munster Schools Junior Cup final

CBC ...15, PBC ... 0: Two second half tries from CBC winger Aaron Leahy proved totally decisive as his side earned themselves a deserved place in the final of the Clayton Munster Schools Junior Cup replay win over old rivals at Musgrave Park today.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

Hand try puts Pres on road to victory over Munchin’s in Junior Cup

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Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Injuries to Munchin’s trio see Pres clash abandoned

Never in the history of Irish schools rugby has there been such a scene as witnessed in Musgrave Park yesterday when the Clayton Hotels Munster Junior Cup tie between Presentation Brothers College Cork and St Munchin’s College was hit by three serious injuries and ultimately abandoned after just nine minutes of play.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Pres pack wears down gallant Ardscoil Rís

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.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Second-half Leinster blitz too much for Ireland U20s

Leinster Development XV 57 Ireland U20 XV 26: The Leinster Development XV produced a second-half blitz at Donnybrook yesterday to finish with 31 points to spare in a high scoring encounter with an Ireland U20 side.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2016

10-point Luke Connolly the ace for Nemo in League final

Nemo Rangers’ ended their season on a high by defeating Castlehaven in the Rochestown Park Division 1 League final at Sam Maguire Park in Dunmanway last night.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Head coach Brendan O’Connor hails ‘super’ growth of Munster underage squads

Munster Clubs U18 head coach Brendan O’Connor has recognised the “immensely improved” standard of club player in the province, following his team’s Interprovincial Series triumph.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Heroic Christians stand firm

CBC Cork 9 Crescent Comprehensive 8: It won’t matter to Christian Brothers College Cork they won a record 29th Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup title by just a point at the expense of unfortunate Crescent Comprehensive.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Christians hang on to win record 29th Senior Cup

Christian Brothers College Cork survived a late rally by Crescent Comprehensive to win their 29th Munster Schools Senior Cup title in a welter of excitement at Musgrave Park today.

Sun, 13 Mar, 2016

Christians can top honours list

Christian Brothers College could be top of the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup order of merit with 29 titles by mid-afternoon tomorrow.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Castletroy look to pack to shake off Crescent in derby clash

The second of the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup semi finals takes place at Thomond Park this afternoon (2.30pm) with Limerick rivals Crescent Comprehensive and Castletroy College in action.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

PBC do enough to hold off late rally from nine-man Douglas

Presentation Brothers College 2 Douglas Community School 1: Despite a late rally, Presentation Brothers College had just enough to hold off nine-man Douglas Community School and capture the Munster Senior Schools’ Cup.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Daniel Hurley and Niall Mulcahy ensure Crescent end Rockwell’s reign

Crescent College 17 Rockwell College 5: At this level it’s all about taking your chances and that’s what proved the difference yesterday as Crescent toppled the Munster Schools Senior Cup champions and progressed towards the business end of the competition.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Crescent too strong for gallant Glenstal

Crescent 39 Glenstal 17: Crescent turned in a superb second-half performance against Glenstal in yesterday’s Munster Schools Senior Cup game to qualify for next week’s quarter-finals. 

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Eligibility objection delays Munster Schools Senior Cup

The Munster Schools Senior Cup has been held up after St Munchin’s lodged an objection against Ardscoil Rís, who defeated them 18-15 at Clifford Park last week.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Alex McHenry tackled by Daniel Hurley 19/1/2016

Alex McHenry’s brilliant double helps Christians storm past Crescent to gain sweet revenge

Crescent 5 Christian Brothers College 17: Christian Brothers College gained some revenge for their defeats at the hands of Crescent in the first round of the Munster Schools Senior Cup for the past two years as they emerged impressive winners of yesterday’s campaign opener at Thomond Park.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Munster buoyed as O’Donnell fit to face Ulster

Tommy O’Donnell came through his 20-minute stint against Leinster at Thomond Park on Sunday without any adverse affect to the hip injury which ruled him out of the World Cup and will start for Munster in tomorrow’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Ulster at Kingspan Park, Belfast.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2016

Munster v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Another night of the blues for ragged Munster

Munster 7 Leinster 24: No booing, not even an ironic cheer, just a quiet, frustrated resignation from Thomond Park regulars that things are getting worse rather than better for Munster.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Munster V Leinster is a derby with huge ramifications, says Anthony Foley

It’s a derby that carries massive weight and ramifications for two provinces desperate to put weeks of disappointment behind them and, belatedly, kick-start a season that for both squads is quickly turning into a season of sorrows.

Sun, 27 Dec, 2015

Kerry’s Liebherr take Munster crown

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Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Munster rugby hope for successful winter

Munster return to a happy hunting ground this afternoon when they will hope to bring this block of Pro12 games to a successful conclusion in Edinburgh before turning their attention to the Champions Cup next weekend.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Nemo come from behind to seal another Cork title

A final-quarter turnaround saw Nemo Rangers deny Castlehaven to claim a record 19th Cork SFC title in Sunday’s final replay at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2015

Mario Sagario steps into breach for Munster

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has confirmed that Uruguayan prop Mario Sagario has signed a three-month contract to help the province deal with the absence of long-term injured (neck) Stephen Archer.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Even in victory, Anthony Foley demands improvement

Munster 35 Cardiff Blues 27: Five tries, five match points and their place at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table was the prize for Munster at Musgrave Park on Saturday, but the most avid home fan would admit that Cardiff were unlucky not to even take home a losing bonus point.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015