Kilfeacle too strong for Mary’s as holders Douglas crash

Kilfeacle proved too strong for St. Mary’s in the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup while Douglas lost their Martin O’Sullivan Cup crown.

Kilfeacle beat St. Mary’s 23-11 at the Tipperary venue, with Pat Ryan scored two tries for Kilfeacle and JJ Cooney and Josh Featherstone also crossing. Darren Lowry kicked a penalty. Matthew Hickey replied with a try for the holders and Sean Lyons kicked two penalties.

The meeting of two of the top sides in Division 1 saw Newcastle West defeat Muskerry 49-7 at Ballyanly. The winners scored seven tries, with James Kelly getting two and Michael Culhane, Marley Sheehan, Sean Corbett, Declan Moloney and John Sheehan one each. Sean Herlihy kicked four conversions and two penalties. Liam O’Donovan replied with a try for the home side.