Pack power gets Munchin’s over the line

St Munchin’s dominated territorially and were by far the greater physical force, yet they were fully extended to overcome Limerick city rivals Ardscoil Rís in the quarter-final of the Avonmore Milk Munster Senior Schools Cup at Clifford Park yesterday.

St Munchin’s now meet the winners of next Wednesday’s replay between Glenstal and PBC, but will need to improve appreciably to progress to the decider.

They had wind assistance in the opening half and when they mauled their way over the Ardscoil line from 30 metres for a try credited to Matthew McSweeney after five minutes, it looked as if they were headed for a clear-cut victory.