When I took my seat in the stand in Nowlan Park yesterday, near the 45-metre line, I found myself beside a nice man from Clara. He was a quiet fella, who said very little, until he felt like making a point or asking a question. When Limerick made their final substitution in the 69th minute, the gentleman asked me who was the Limerick player being introduced. ‘Gearoid Hegarty,’ I said. ‘Jeez,’ he replied with an audible groan.

Bruff 33 Nenagh 15

Young Munster were relegated from AIB League Division One following their defeat at home to St Mary’s at Clifford Park.

Young Munster finally broke their losing streak in the AIB All-Ireland League with a 12 point victory over DLSP at Tom Clifford Park.

Old Crescent 27-34 Dungannon