Richmond in touching distance of third title

RICHMOND took another step closer to winning their third Munster Junior League title with an 11-5 victory over nearest challengers Galbally in a Division 1 top of the table clash at the Limerick venue.

A try by Michael O’Friel and a Jonathon Ford penalty gave Richmond an 8-5 interval lead. Jack Hogan was Galbally’s try scorer. Ford kicked a second penalty after the break.

Both Kanturk and Skibbereen, who meet next Sunday, are now in joint second place. Kanturk travelled to Waterpark and emerged winners on a 24-8 scoreline. The visitors led 10-8 at half-time with a try from Don McCabe and a conversion and penalty by Darragh Meade. Ivan Kiersey scored a try for Waterpark and Tom Kiersey added a penalty. Paul Cotter and Bryan O’Neill scored further tries after the break and Meade converted both.