Newcastle West climb to top spot

Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West are the new leaders in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League after their bonus point 30-10 home win over Old Christians.

A try from James Kelly and a Sean Herlihy penalty gave the west Limerick side an 8-3 interval lead. James Kelly, Stephen Kelly and Sean Neville scored second half tries and Herlihy kicked two conversions and a penalty. Stephen Twohig replied with a try for the Cork side and Sean Meany kicked a conversion and a penalty.

The big game in Clonakilty saw Clonmel preserve their unbeaten start with a 24-13 win.